Professional Learning Field Supervisor (Special Education)

Mountain Boces Au Special District; Polska; Hybrid; PLN 3,100 - 3,300; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Stipend per candidate completed

Job summary

Mountain BOCES is seeking a Field Supervisor (Special Education) for an alternative licensure program. This remote, part-time role oversees professional learning and serves as a liaison between alternative teachers, principals, and Mountain BOCES staff.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's in Special Education (or related field), is licensed to teach Special Education in Colorado, and has at least 3 years of classroom experience plus 3 years coaching adults.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's Degree in Special Education or related field
• Licensure: CDE Special Education Teacher License
• Experience: 3 years teaching in special education; 3 years coaching/mentoring adults

Responsibilities

• Stay current with local, state, and federal laws and standards governing education.
• Meet with each alternative teacher's/principal's team twice annually.
• Observe each alternative teacher/principal twice annually.
• Maintain all appropriate paperwork and forms

Skills

Knowledge of education laws

Leadership abilities

Distance learning tech

Communication skills

Relationship-building

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Special Education or related field

Colorado Department of Education Special Education Teacher License

Master's Degree in Education or related field

Tools

Google Drive

Google Docs

Google Sheets

Virtual Meeting Platforms

Job description

Professional Learning Field Supervisor (Special Education) JobID: 257

• Position Type: Professional Learning/ Professional Learning Field Supervisor
• Date Posted: 10/5/2026
• Location: Mountain BOCES Remote Position
• Date Available: As soon as possible

Field Supervisor (Special Education) for Alternative Licensure Program

General Description of the Role

A Field Supervisor in Professional Learning acts as a program representative and liaison between the participating alternative teachers/principals, their teams, and the Mountain BOCES. This includes communication with principals, mentors, alternative teachers/principals, the Mountain BOCES Director of Professional Learning and other relevant individuals.

Minimum Qualifications Required

Education: Bachelor's Degree in Special Education or related field

Licensure: Current, or ability to maintain, Colorado Department of Education (CDE) Special Education Teacher License

Experience: Minimum of 3 years of experience teaching in a Special Education Classroom

Minimum of 3 years of experience coaching, mentoring, and advising adults

Training: Meets the requirements set by CDE to keep license(s) current. This can include participating in CDE-required training on your own time.

Qualifications Preferred

Education: Master's Degree in Education or related field

Licensure: Colorado Department of Education (CDE) Administrative License

Supervisor: Professional Learning Director

Contracted Days: Part-time position; hours and days vary according to time of year and number of alternative candidates supervised

Compensation: $800-$850 Stipend per candidate completed, based on program type

FTE: Not applicable

Status: Non-Exempt

Working Conditions: Year-round position. The majority of work is conducted remotely with some required travel.

Closing Date: Internally: Wednesday, October 7, 2026, by 5:00 pm

Externally: Interviews begin on October 9, 2026, with applications being accepted through October 19, 2026

Specific Skills Preferred

• Knowledge of local, state, and federal laws, rules, and standards governing education
• Knowledge of professional development research and practices, needs assessments, the Colorado model evaluation system, educational reform initiatives, curriculum assessment, instruction delivery systems
• Knowledge of processes that address diversity related to student performance and instructional methodology based on disability, race, culture, and socio-economic status
• Strong technical skills for enhancing training and providing distance learning
• Strong leadership skills that support program objectives; the ability to supervise, instruct, motivate, and solve problems with co-workers
• Strong relationship skills: the ability to work cooperatively, effectively, and respectfully with district and BOCES personnel, committees, and community agencies, parents, and students from diverse backgrounds
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

Demonstrated record of commitment and sensitivity to affirmative action, equal opportunity, and human rights

Major Areas of Responsibility and Duties Specific to this Job

• Stay current with local, state, and federal laws, rules, and standards governing education, with curriculum assessments and instructional delivery systems, with professional development research and practices, and with technology used to enhance professional learning and offer distance learning
• Meet with each alternative teacher's/principal's team twice annually
• Observe each alternative teacher/principal twice annually
• Collaborate with school, district and BOCES administrators and personnel and state and local agencies to support alternative teachers/principals
• Attend BOCES meetings and program meetings as appropriate
• Maintain all appropriate and required paperwork and forms

Other duties as assigned

Professionalism

An exemplary staff member consistently demonstrates all of the following:

• Manages oneself (is organized, prepared, and punctual; manages resources; meets deadlines; follows through on commitments; demonstrates appropriate physical appearance relative to job and environmental expectations)
• Consistently acts in ways that directly support various missions (Mountain BOCES, CDE, schools, districts)
• Effectively maintains relationships at multiple levels (individual, team, Mountain BOCES, schools, districts)
• Delivers significant, noteworthy contributions to team and organizational goals
• Responds to districts
• Is respectful and collaborative
• Handles disagreements and conflicts in a diplomatic manner that does not result in decreased effectiveness over time
• Enhances the image of public education
• Displays a willingness to learn new information
• Maintains ethics, legal responsibility, and confidentiality
• Follows organizational and district policies

Communication

An exemplary staff member consistently demonstrates all of the following:

• Displays effective interpersonal skills (has rapport with all, knows roles of co-workers, promotes information exchange such as through parent/teacher conferences or newsletters)
• Uses strong verbal communication and strong listening skills
• Uses appropriate written communication that is constructed with the purpose, audience, and intent in mind and with proper writing conventions and mechanics
• Applies the appropriate mode of communication (e-mail, written, telephone, face to face) for specific situations
• Communicates job related problems and difficulties to immediate supervisor

Relationships

An exemplary staff member consistently demonstrates all of the following:

• Develops and maintains rapport and effective relationships with children and adults contacted in the course of work by using courtesy, diplomacy, collaboration, cooperation, support, and professional conduct
• Actively contributes to the goals and success of all teams and team members through collaboration, cooperation, and flexibility (give and take) in team discussions, activities, and decision making
• When appropriate, seeks first to understand
• Is able to effectively give and receive constructive feedback
• Understands and conveys one's role within each school setting
• Serves as a liaison between Mountain BOCES and human service agencies, sharing appropriate information when needed, once proper parental consent is obtained

Job Competency

An exemplary staff member consistently demonstrates all of the following:

• Meets all licensing requirements for the position
• Consistently meets all expectations listed in the job description

Personal Growth Progress

An exemplary staff member consistently demonstrates all of the following:

• Stays current on professional knowledge and technical skills through training opportunities and participation in relevant professional committees and organizations
• Formulates goals that reflect the organization's strategic theme and include specific, measurable outcomes instead of just completing activities
• Demonstrates objective and measurable achievement of individual goals

Develops new goals when current goals have been achieved

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Additional Conditions of Employment

Must be proficient in Google Drive, Google Docs, Google Sheets, Google Slides, and Virtual Meeting Platforms

Criminal background check required for hire

Mountain BOCES is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Disclaimer - NOTE: This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities or qualifications associated with the job.