Strategic Director, Special Education & Student Services

Sheridan School District 2; Englewood (CO); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Sylvania is seeking a Director of Special Education & Student Services to provide districtwide leadership for services for students with disabilities. This role focuses on instructional leadership, coaching, and data-driven improvement across schools to accelerate student growth while ensuring compliance with federal and state requirements.

The Director will partner with principals and school leaders to strengthen instructional practice, monitor IEP progress, and lead professional learning that

Qualifications

• Lead districtwide design and monitoring of special education services.
• Provide instructional coaching to teachers and school leaders of students with disabilities.
• Develop PLCs focused on teaching, learning, and student outcomes using data.
• Ensure compliance with IDEA and related education requirements.
• Collaborate with principals to improve outcomes for students with disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead the district's instructional leadership and coaching for special education.
• Spend time in classrooms observing instruction and learning.
• Model effective practices in general and specialized settings.
• Provide actionable feedback after observations and coaching cycles.
• Support co-teaching and collaboration between general and special educators.
• Identify patterns across schools and tailor coaching responses.
• Develop and facilitate districtwide PLCs focused on student work and data.
• Monitor progress toward IEP goals and grade-level expectations.
• Design and lead professional learning aligned with district priorities.
• Analyze achievement data and adjust strategies to close gaps.
• Maintain systems for compliant and effective program delivery.

Skills

Instructional Leadership

Coaching

Data Analysis

PLC Facilitation

Staff Development

Job description

Sylvania is seeking a Director of Special Education & Student Services to provide districtwide leadership for services for students with disabilities. This role focuses on instructional leadership, coaching, and data-driven improvement across schools to accelerate student growth while ensuring compliance with federal and state requirements.

The Director will partner with principals and school leaders to strengthen instructional practice, monitor IEP progress, and lead professional learning that