District Director of Special Education & Equity Programs

Denver Public Schools; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 118,000 - 144,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Time off

Health and wellness benefits

PERA Retirement

Job summary

Denver Public Schools is seeking a Director of Special Education to lead district-wide programs and ensure compliance with all laws and regulations. The role focuses on equity, collaboration, and continuous improvement to provide high-quality services for students ages 3-21.

The director will oversee staff recruitment, supervision, evaluation, budgeting, and professional development, representing the district with external agencies and ensuring district practices are ethical and effective.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Education or related field.
• Doctorate preferred.
• Three or more years of management experience in the administration of special education programs.
• Three years of teaching experience in a public school special education setting.
• Three years of management responsibility experience.
• Colorado Director of Special Education licensure must be active by time of hire.
• Lead for racial and educational excellence and work to dismantle systems of oppression and inequity in our community, along with believing in and supporting all students so they feel seen and heard with access to high quality education.
• Live and work with a permanent home address in Colorado while working with us.
• Have the ability with or without accommodations to meet the physical demands of the position.

Responsibilities

• Implements and maintains special education programs and services for students ages 3-21, ensuring that schools and the District follow all state and federal regulations
• Develops system procedures for identification, evaluation and placement of students with special education needs
• Provides leadership and system representation in matters relating to due process procedural safeguards
• Represents the school system in dealing with outside agencies and organizations concerned with special education
• Collaborates effectively with district staff, families, special education teachers and the community for the purpose of planning, developing, implementing, maintaining and evaluating educational services and/or programs
• Oversees operational functions, including the recruitment, hiring, supervision and evaluation of staff; professional development; budget management; compliance monitoring
• Facilitates meetings and processes for the purpose of implementing and maintaining district special education programs and services that achieve desired objectives
• Maintains a high level of knowledge regarding developing special education issues, changes in the laws and case law, and educational methods of educating students with disabilities for the purpose of managing an excellent special education program; incorporates policies and procedures in accordance with laws and regulations

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Collaboration

Equity advocacy

Education

Master's Degree in Education or related field

Doctorate preferred

Colorado Director of Special Education licensure

Job description

Denver Public Schools is seeking a Director of Special Education to lead district-wide programs and ensure compliance with all laws and regulations. The role focuses on equity, collaboration, and continuous improvement to provide high-quality services for students ages 3-21.

The director will oversee staff recruitment, supervision, evaluation, budgeting, and professional development, representing the district with external agencies and ensuring district practices are ethical and effective.