Senior Manager, Extended School Support & Special Ed

Denver Public Schools; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 95,000 - 116,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Time off

Health and wellness benefits

PERA Retirement

Job summary

Denver Public Schools is seeking a Senior Manager for Extended School Support to lead the Out of District Services, ESY, jail services, and homebound programs. You will supervise staff, ensure compliance, and collaborate with district and state partners to deliver equitable supports for students with disabilities.

You will analyze district data, develop resources, and guide policy implementation while supporting professional development for staff.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Special Education is required; Master’s Degree preferred.
• Minimum 5+ years experience with culturally diverse students, families, and communities.
• Minimum 2+ years supervisory or managerial experience.
• Live and work in Colorado.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the position.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with district departments and agencies to coordinate transition strategies.
• Ensure compliance with state and federal mandates for services and opportunities.
• Oversee Extended School Supports, ESY, Out of District, jail services and homebound programs.
• Develop district resources, website pages, and IDEA oversight materials.
• Monitor IEP progress and attend IEP meetings for students in out-of-district facilities.
• Analyze district-level data to identify systemic improvements in special education.
• Contribute to policy development and long-term operational planning.
• Lead professional development curricula on instructional practices and data-driven decision making.
• Mediates resolutions between families and schools regarding IEP implementation.

Skills

Leadership

Collaboration

Communication

Data-driven decision making

Equity and inclusion

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Special Education

Master's Degree preferred

Job description

Denver Public Schools is seeking a Senior Manager for Extended School Support to lead the Out of District Services, ESY, jail services, and homebound programs. You will supervise staff, ensure compliance, and collaborate with district and state partners to deliver equitable supports for students with disabilities.

You will analyze district data, develop resources, and guide policy implementation while supporting professional development for staff.