Job Description
Position Type:
Administration/Prof. Technical- Instructional/Director
Date Posted:
4/25/2025
Location:
Administration Building Director, Special Education
Classification: Exempt
Date Posted: April, 2025
Salary/Family/Range: APT Range 22 ($121,424-178,382), Negotiable based on experience
Contract Length/ Days: 260 Days
Benefits: We offer a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision and life insurance as well as other programs for benefit-eligible employees. The employee assistance program, voluntary life insurance through PERA, and 401(k), 403(b) & 457(b) plans are available to all employees regardless of hours worked and are available immediately (upon hire date). To learn more about our benefits, please see our Benefits Overview.
Paid Leave : Depending on your position, the District offers a variety of leave options, including sick leave, discretionary leave, vacation and paid holidays. More information about leave options available to A/P/T employees can be found in the Board of Education Policy Manual.
Reports to: Executive Director of Student Services
Deadline for application: Until Filled
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE
Required: Master's Degree in Special Education or related field
Current Colorado administrator/principal license with preference given to Special Education Director License
3 or more years of experience in district-level special education administration
Preferred: Previous experience in building-level administration
JOB DESCRIPTION
Summary/Objective: In collaboration with other Directors of Special Education in the department, coordinate educational programs for students receiving special education services district-wide including associated programming and supports.
Essential Functions Provides oversight for programming aimed at improving the academic achievement of students with disabilities.
Designs and implements professional development opportunities for both special education and general education staff.
Works with parent organizations and advisory groups.
Assists general education classroom staff and administration in developing special education services for students while being served in the general education setting including the provision of appropriate accommodations.
Monitors and evaluates special education program effectiveness and guides improvement practices as needed through the development of procedures and identification of training needs.
Provides support and works collaboratively with site leadership in the evaluation of special education staff within designated buildings.
Creates and maintains written procedures to support special education staff in the provision of special education services in alignment with state and federal rules and regulations.
Supports communication with all school and community stakeholders.
Assists Executive Director of Special Education in recruitment, selection, assignment and retention of highly qualified special education teachers, specialized service providers, and ancillary personnel.
Assists in the development and reporting of special education resources in alignment with state and federal guidelines.
Assists in the creation of Colorado Department of Education (CDE) reports and continuous improvement monitoring process (CIMP).
Responds to concerns of parents/guardians, teachers, building administrators, and community members. Mediate disputes as needed.
Supports the Executive Director to effectively manage the department budget. Approves special education staff requests for supplies, materials, and equipment.
Engages new staff members in effective induction process and facilitates ongoing professional development
Ensures equity and access for ALL students.
Will need to collaborate well with three other special education directors
Additional Qualifications: Collaborative
Group facilitator
Knowledge of community, community-based resources, and postsecondary opportunities
Bilingual (English/Spanish) skills preferred
Multicultural awareness and sensitivity
Strong human relation skills; personable, positive attitude, accepting, non-judgmental
Ability to maintain confidentiality
Ability to perform all functions of the position
Works cooperatively with principals and supervisors to ensure efficient operations
Ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of staff and the general public, both verbally and in writing.
Ability to motivate teachers and staff
Ability to weigh options, think clearly, and evaluate accurately
Ability to use discretion and exercise sound judgment
Ability to develop a plan and make decisions to facilitate its fulfillment
Ability to concentrate with numerous interruptions
Flexibility to work effectively, both independently and in teams
Must be persuasive, alert, creative, and demonstrate patience, initiative, and reasoning
Effective management, supervisory, team building, and problem-solving skills
Other Duties: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Regular attendance is required for this position.
Supervisory Responsibilities : Some may be required.
Work Environment/ Physical Demands: Ability to sit for long periods, handle numerous distractions, visual, auditory and ambulatory acuity are important. Occasional lifting of up to 30 pounds
Travel: Some may be required.
EEO/AAP Statement
Greeley-Evans School District 6 shall not discriminate in its employment or hiring practices on the basis of race, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status or disability. The District shall identify, solicit, and consider applicants for employment from a broad spectrum of qualified individuals who will contribute to that effort. The Superintendent is committed to cultural diversity among district personnel as a means of enriching educational experience. The District shall identify, solicit, and consider applicants for employment from a broad spectrum of qualified individuals who will contribute to that effort.
Complaint procedures have been established for current employees, prospective employees, and applicants for employment. The name of the responsible employee who has been identified as the Compliance Officer and Title IX Coordinator for the District is as follows:
James Donahue, Title IX Coordinator & Compliance Officer
1025 Ninth Avenue, Greeley, CO 80631
Phone: 970-348-6104
Email address: jdonahue@greeleyschools.org Greeley-Evans School District
Job Tags
Holiday work, Contract work, Immediate start,