Coordinator - SPED

Douglas County School District; United States; On-site; USD 88,000 - 108,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

HSA

FSA

403(b) with match

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Job summary

Douglas County School District is seeking a Coordinator for SPED to provide leadership in special education programming and IEP implementation across diverse student populations. The role emphasizes collaboration with district and school teams to ensure compliance with federal and state laws and to promote strong community relations.

The position requires a Master’s Degree in Special Education and state licenses, with the potential for district-provided professional development and a

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Special Education.
• K-12 Special Education Teaching License is required.
• Principal/Administrator’s License preferred or required by district.

Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively with DCSD personnel to guide and support students with Individualized Plans.
• Develop and maintain effective communications among parents, faculty, stakeholders and administration regarding student needs, programming, and instruction.
• Collaborate with building and district teams in oversight and facilitation of individual student programs at multiple schools.
• Design and deliver staff development for educators responsible for instruction of students with special needs.
• Assist in data gathering for state and federal reporting and compliance.

Education

Master’s Degree: Special Education

K-12 Special Education Teaching License

Principal/Administrator’s License

Job description

Job Posting Title:

Coordinator - SPED

Job Description:

Provides coordination and leadership in special education programming for diverse student population. Responsible for leadership resulting in implementation of special education process including identification, assessment, development and implementation of IEP’s. Collaborates with community based agencies. Ensures compliance with local, state and federal statutes and regulations. Develops and promotes good community relations among various community and school clientele.

Position Specific Information (if Applicable):

Responsibilities:

• Work collaboratively with all DCSD personnel to offer guidance and support in meeting the needs of all students with Individualized Plans.
• Develop and maintain effective communications among parents, faculty, stakeholders and administration regarding student needs, programming, and instruction, including mediation and due process procedures.
• Collaborate with building and district level teams, building and district administration in oversight and facilitation of individual student programs/plans, which may include Special Education, Section 504, Gifted and Talented, Literacy Intervention, Englsh Language Development, etc., at multiple schools/district level.
• Perform other related duties as assigned or requested.
• Design and assist in delivery of staff development training for employees responsible for instructional delivery of children with special needs.
• Demonstrate and utilize knowledge with regard to implementation of State and Federal laws related to students with Individualized Plans, which may include Individualized Education Plans (IEP), Section 504 Plans, Advanced Learning Plans (ALP), English Language Learner Plans (ELLP), etc.
• Assist the Director(s) of Special Education to gather necessary data with regard to state and federal reporting procedures.
• Facilitate and assist human resources activities related to special education staff: hires/directs/mentors/evaluates/disciplines/terminates.

Certifications:

K-12 Special Education Teaching License - Colorado Department of Education, Principal/Administrator’s License - Colorado Department of Education

Education:

Master’s Degree: Special Education

Position Type:

Regular

Primary Location:

Variable Location Employee - SPED

One Year Only (Yes or No):

No

Scheduled Hours Per Week:

40

FTE:

1.00

Approx Scheduled Days Per Year:

260 Work Days

• (260 days indicatesa year-round position. Time off [or Off-Track Days] are thengranted based on the position. Any exceptions to the normal off-track time will be noted in the Additional Position Details section above, as scheduled work days.)

Minimum Hire Rate:

$87,792.74 USD Annual

Maximum Hire Rate:

$108,099.86 USD Annual

Full Salary Range:

$87,792.74 USD - $128,406.98 USD Annual

• All salary amounts listed above are based on a full-time (1.0) FTE. If applicable, part-time salaries will be prorated according to the assigned FTE.

Benefits:

This position is eligible for health, vision, dental, health savings account (HSA), flexible spending accounts (FSA), District paid and voluntary additional (supplemental) life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance, short and long-term disability, critical illness and accident voluntary insurance, employee assistance program (EAP), voluntary 401(k), 403(b) and 457 retirement plan options. There is also a voluntary 403(b) savings plan with up to 4% District match for up to 5 years from date of hire.

Time Off Plans:

This position is eligible for paid off-track, sick and personal time.

This position will be open until filled, but will not be open past:

January 21, 2027