SPED Program Coordinator & IEP Leader

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

HSA (Health Savings Account)

FSA (Flexible Spending Accounts)

Life and AD&D Insurance

Short/Long-term Disability

Critical Illness Insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

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

Job summary

Douglas County School District seeks a Coordinator for SPED to provide leadership in special education programming for a diverse student population. The role oversees identification, assessment, and IEP implementation while ensuring compliance with state and federal laws.

Collaboration with community agencies and district personnel is essential. The position focuses on guidance, staff development, and effective communication with parents and administrators across multiple schools.

Qualifications

• K-12 Special Education Teaching License - Colorado Department of Education.
• Principal/Administrator's License - Colorado Department of Education.

Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively with DCSD personnel to guide and support in meeting the needs of students with IEPs and related 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 teams to oversee and facilitate individual student programs/plans (IEP, 504, ALP, ELL) at multiple schools/district levels.
• Perform other related duties as assigned or requested.
• Design and deliver staff development training for employees responsible for instructional delivery of children with special needs.
• Demonstrate knowledge of State and Federal laws related to IEPs and related plans.
• Assist Directors of Special Education with data gathering for state/federal reporting.
• Facilitate HR activities related to special education staff: hires/directs/mentors/evaluates/disciplines/terminates.

Skills

K-12 Special Education Teaching

Principal/Administrator's License

Education

Master's Degree: Special Education

Job description

Douglas County School District seeks a Coordinator for SPED to provide leadership in special education programming for a diverse student population. The role oversees identification, assessment, and IEP implementation while ensuring compliance with state and federal laws.

Collaboration with community agencies and district personnel is essential. The position focuses on guidance, staff development, and effective communication with parents and administrators across multiple schools.