Coordinator of Special Education

Coordinator of Special Education JobID:

5546

Position Type:

Administration/Special Education Coordinator Date Posted:

3/23/2026

Location:

Central Office Date Available:

07/01/2026

Closing Date:

04/06/2026

Qualifications:

1. Master's Degree or higher 2. A valid Colorado Principal or Administrator License preferred. 3. Minimum of 5 years' experience in education. 4. Such alternatives to the above as the Board may find appropriate.

Job Goals:

To provide sound educational leadership across the district.

Performance Responsibilities:

1. Assist the Director of Special Education, Assistant Directors of Special Education and fellow Coordinator of Special Education to plan, monitor, and evaluate programs for students with special needs from 0-21 years of age; 2. Support and oversee district Special Service Provider (SSP) teams, including motor, speech-language, and/or school psychologists/counselors/social workers (mental health); 3. Manage district special education compliance procedures and processes; 4. Work with district and building special education staff to ensure high quality instruction, progress monitoring, and IEP development for students with special needs; 5. Attend IEP meetings to mediate and facilitate decision making for students with special needs; 6. Contribute to staff performance evaluations; 7. Participate in department screening, interviewing, and hiring process; 8. Contribute to the planning and implementation of professional development activities that enhance programs and services for students with special needs; 9. Coordinate and oversee Special Education Advisory Council (SEAC); 10. Coordinate, plan, and oversee Extended School Year (ESY) programs; 11. Train district staff in the use of Crisis Prevention and De-escalation systems 12. Perform other duties as assigned.

Technical Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities:

• Ability to develop, coordinate, and conduct program evaluations.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Strong collaboration, consultation, and mediation skills.
• Public speaking skills
• Presentation and training skills
• Ability to maintain confidentiality in all aspects of the job
• Knowledge of state and federal mandates as they apply to special education programming and documents

Salary:

$102,961 - $153,750 (2025-2026 Salary Schedule)

Benefits:

Fountain-Fort Carson School District # 8 provides medical, dental, vision, chiropractic, life, long-term disability, accidental death & dismemberment insurances, and paid time off benefits. There are district and employee contributions to some or most of these benefits.

Employment Period:

261 days per year Attachment(s): Special Education Coordinator Job Description.pdf