Special Education Administrator (Interim) 2026/27 SY Only

Academy School District 20; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 89,000 - 99,000; Full time

Job summary

Academy District 20 in Colorado seeks a Special Education Administrator to provide leadership and supervision for Special Education across the district, ensuring compliance with laws, policies, and best practices, and supporting administrators and staff.

You will lead program development, staffing planning, professional learning, and data-driven evaluation, collaborating with principals and district departments to deliver inclusive education and effective services for students with diverse needs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; 5+ years SPED teaching experience.
• Colorado Principal License: Initial.
• Strong knowledge of Colorado Academic Standards and IEP practices.
• Experience in leadership roles, program development, and evaluation.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise Special Education programs district-wide.
• Assist in recruitment and selection of Special Education staff.
• Ensure compliance with Special Education laws and policies.
• Develop and implement professional learning opportunities.
• Provide on-site supervision for Briargate Pre-School.

Skills

Leadership in Special Education

Special Education laws & compliance

IEP monitoring & auditing

Data analysis & reporting

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

5+ Years Special Education Teaching Experience

Principal License: Initial - Colorado Department of Education

Master's degree

Administrator License: Initial: Special Education Director - Colorado Department of Education

Job description

Location: EAC (Education and Administration Center)

Recruiting Start Date

09/16/2026

Estimated Start Date

10/01/2026

Special Education Administrator provides leadership and supervision for Special Education in the administration of all applicable Special Education laws, policies, procedures, and practices; assists the Special Education leadership team in the operations of the office and its related functions; provides support for administrators and Special Education staff members.

The following statements are illustrative of the essential functions of the job and other key duties that may be required. The description may not include all functions performed by the incumbents in various locations. The district reserves the right to modify or change the duties or the essential functions of this job at any time.

• Reports consistently for work as scheduled
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Attains proficient or higher evaluations on established Performance Standards
• Assists in the recruitment and selection of Special Education staff
• Assists the Special Education executive leadership team in collaborating with principals in planning and developing Special Education staffing, services, and programming
• Assists the Special Education executive leadership team in monitoring, evaluating, and improving instructional practices in the district’s Special Education programs through formal and informal assessments and the thorough analysis of data
• Assures IEP’s reflect individual programming to meet unique student needs
• Collaborates with district departments, school administration, and Special Education team members to ensure compliance with and administration of all applicable Special Education laws, policies, procedures, and practices regarding individualized programming to meet unique student needs
• Develops and implements professional learning opportunities to increase staff expertise in delivering specialized instruction to students with diverse learning needs, Special Education processes, and indicators as directed
• Develops proposals, monitors, and reports on funding matters regarding state and federal Special Education resources, including preschool budgeting
• Ensures accurate and timely submission of local, state, and federal reports
• Ensures effectiveness through ongoing integration of technology
• Ensures Special Education policies, procedures, and practices as well as monitoring consistent, district-wide application
• Ensures the effective communication between staff and families
• Fosters a respectful, responsive, and service-oriented work environment
• Leads and facilitates assigned team meetings, orientations, and committee work
• Leads the establishment and maintenance of a positive, respectful, and caring working and learning environment
• Participates in district and community projects and assignments as requested
• Promotes student and staff member physical, social, and emotional wellness
• Provides direct supervision and oversight of assigned district programs and areas of responsibility
• Provides leadership in the identification of best practices, professional learning, and ongoing program evaluation
• Provides monitoring, guidance, and professional learning to administrators and supervisors regarding Special Education laws, regulations, and policies
• Provides on-site administrative presence for Briargate Pre-School
• Provides problem-solving assistance in support of administrators and supervisors
• Provides staff with technical assistance and coaching related to performance concerns as requested by administrators
• Provides supervision and evaluation for assigned Special Education staff and programs, and other areas as determined by the Executive Director for Special Education
• Serves as a resource to district staff for Special Education issues
• Supports planning, hiring and supervision for the Extended School Year (ESY) program

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Ability to adapt to changing technologies and to learn functionality of new equipment and systems
• Ability to create, access, input, retrieve, and manipulate information in various software systems
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, coworkers, administrators, departments, other agencies, and the general public
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions
• Ability to greet public in a courteous and professional manner
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Ability to manage simultaneous demands and set clear priorities
• Commitment to the education of students as a primary responsibility
• Demonstrates citizenship, compassion, courage, discernment, excellence, honesty, hope, integrity, patience, perseverance, reliability, respect, responsibility, and trustworthiness
• Detail-oriented
• Energetic, creative, innovative, flexible
• Enthusiasm for the field of Special Education
• Excellent cooperative, collaborative, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal, written, listening, and verbal communication skills
• Experience in leadership roles, professional learning, program development, and evaluation
• Knowledge of and experience with Special Education laws, compliance indicators, IEP monitoring and auditing processes, policies, procedures, programming, and best practices
• Knowledge of and experience with the use of technology, especially as it improves teaching and learning
• Knowledge of Colorado Department of Education qualifications for licensed Special Education staff
• Knowledge of curriculum, supervision, instruction, school-based processes and operations, culture, and community along with a strong student focus on individualizing for special needs
• Proven experience in dealing with challenging situations
• Proven experience in making improvements to programs and processes
• Proven successful supervisory experience
• Strong knowledge of Colorado Academic Standards, methods to ensure they appear in IEP’s and Inclusive Practices for students with disabilities

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those a staff member typically encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. They are included for informational purposes and are not all-inclusive.

Physical Demands:

The following are some of the physical demands commonly associated with this position. They are included for informational purposes and are not all-inclusive. All physical demands, if listed, are considered essential functions.

• Sits, stands, walks, stoops, kneels, and crouches/squats while performing duties
• Has oral and auditory capacity enabling interaction interpersonally and/or through communication devices
• Uses eyes, hands, and finger coordination enabling the use of equipment and writing utensils

Cognitive Functions:

The following are some of the cognitive functions commonly associated with this position. They are included for informational purposes and are not all-inclusive. The staff member may be required to analyze, communicate, compare, compile, compute, coordinate, copy, evaluate, instruct, negotiate, synthesize, reason, and use interpersonal skills.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's (Baccalaureate) degree (e.g., B.A., A.B., B.S.)
• 5+ Years Special Education Teaching Experience
• Principal License: Initial - Colorado Department of Education

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree (e.g., M.A., M.S., M.Eng, M.Ed, M.S.W., M.B.A., M.L.S.)
• 3-5 Years Special Education Administrator Experience
• Administrator License: Initial: Special Education Director - Colorado Department of Education

Salary Placement:

Based on job relevant experience only

Compensation Range

$89,000-$99,000

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Hours Per Day

8.0 hour(s) per day

Number Of Days Per Year

225 Days

Benefits Eligibility

Full-time - Regular

For more information on our benefits, please visit Employee Benefits | Academy District 20 (asd20.org).

FLSA Status

United States of America (Exempt)

Hiring Manager Email

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