Coordinator of Special Education

Littleton Public Schools; Broken Arrow (OK); On-site; USD 99,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

403(b)/401(k)/457(b)

Leave and professional development

Job summary

Littleton Public Schools seeks an Admin Professional/Coordinator of Special Education to lead and coordinate instruction for students with disabilities. You will supervise staff, deliver professional development, and collaborate with families to improve outcomes.

Candidate must hold Colorado principal/admin license, be licensed in Special Education, and have a Master’s degree. Minimum five years teaching (special ed preferred) and three years in administration are required.

Qualifications

• Hold or be qualified to hold a Colorado principal or administrative license.
• Must be licensed Special Education Teacher or Special Service Provider.
• Master’s degree required.
• Minimum of five years’ teaching experience (special education preferred) and three years administrative experience.
• Ability to evaluate staff and lead district initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership for district instructional programs and support services.
• Supervise and evaluate staff for professional growth.
• Deliver professional development to educators and staff.
• Demonstrate growth for continuous improvement of district programs.
• Collaborate with staff, parents and community to achieve district goals.

Skills

Oral and written communication

Interpersonal relations

Critical thinking

Bilingual communication (preferred)

Public relations

Team collaboration

Education

Colorado principal/admin license

Special Education Teacher or Special Service Provider license

Master’s degree

Job description

• Position Type: Admin Professional Technical/ Coordinator of Special Education
• Date Posted: 8/28/2026
• Location: Education Service Center
• Date Available: 09/14/2026
• Closing Date: 09/11/2026

\"Littleton Public Schools - Big enough to serve you; small enough to know you.\"

Littleton Public Schools (LPS) is a premier school district located a few miles south of downtownDenver. With approximately 13,000 students, LPS offers a comprehensive education from preschool throughGrade 12 at ten elementary schools, four middle schools, three high schools, several alternativeprograms, a central preschool, and two charter schools. We welcome your interest to join our family and support our 100 Percent Goal: graduating 100percent of LPS students prepared for meaningful postsecondary opportunities. With a history of closecommunity ties and consistent support from our residents, LPS is not just a place to work but adestination for exceptional educators to establish career long roots, develop professionally, and makemeaningful contributions for our students. You belong here!

Position Purpose

Plan, support, or coordinate the instruction for students with disabilities in elementary level schools.

Essential Duties

• Provide leadership for district instructional programs and/or other support services so as to enhance the effectiveness of schools and the performance of students with disabilities.
• Supervise and evaluate staff to promote their professional growth, as well as to improve district programs and services, and/or to enhance students with disabilities performance.
• Facilitate professional development by planning and delivering professional development to educators, building leaders and direct level staff.
• Demonstrate the personal and professional growth necessary for continuous improvement of district programs and services to schools and students with disabilities.
• Collaborate with other staff, parents and community members to establish and achieve district goals and priorities.

Education/Certification

• Hold or be qualified to hold a Colorado principal or administrative license
• Must be licensed Special Education Teacher or Special Service Provider
• Master's degree required.

Experience

• Minimum of five years' successful teaching experience (special education preferred) and three years administrative experience.
• Demonstrates leadership skills in committee work, special projects, councils, and other educational activities.
• Must have the ability to evaluate staff.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Oral and written communication skills; English language skills
• Interpersonal relations skills; Customer service and public relations skills; Ability to diffuse and manage volatile and stressful situations
• Critical thinking and problem solving skills
• Bilingual oral and written communication skills preferred
• Ability to maintain confidentiality in all aspects of the job
• Ability to manage multiple tasks with frequent interruptions; Ability to manage multiple priorities
• Speaks to students, parents, colleagues, and community with respect and dignity
• Uses team concepts to plan, problem solve, and share space, equipment, resources, and knowledge with coworkers; supports the ideas, efforts, and accomplishments of others
• Recognizes opportunities for improvement and/or implements improved methods within the limits of authority; adapts to changes in responsibilities and work schedule with a positive attitude
• Dresses appropriately for work requirements
• Maintains consistent, regular attendance at work; arrives and leaves work at scheduled times; respects time limits on breaks and lunch periods; and follows district procedures for absence reporting
• Promotes and follows Board of Education policies, building or department procedures, and any other rules and regulations as may be established by central building, or department administration

Position Start Date: September 11, 2026
Salary Range: minimum $98,507 to midpoint $120,443
Work Calendar: 253 Days

BENEFIT INFORMATION

Littleton Public Schools offers several competitive and comprehensive benefit packages to employees. Fringe benefits include medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance; employee assistanceprogram; 403(b), 401(k), and 457(b) retirement savings plans; and various leave and professionaldevelopment programs. Additionally as a public employer, LPS participates in the Public EmployeesRetirement Association (PERA). For more information about additional benefits or compensationoptions by employee group, please