Director - Student Support Services - Early Childhood Education & Special Education

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Job Posting Title:

Director- Student Support Services- Early Childhood Education & Special Education

Job Description:

Responsible for planning, developing, and overseeing all instructional and operational activities of the district's Early Childhood Education programs and Special Education. This includes managing special education preschool, Child Find, and UPK programming while ensuring strict compliance with state and federal laws. The role aligns early childhood and special education initiatives with the district's strategic plan and promotes strong community relations.

MINIMUM EDUCATION: A Master's Degree in Special Education or Early Childhood Education is required.

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE: A minimum of seven (7) years of experience in early childhood education or special education, and 2 (two) years of experience working in a leadership/administration role is required.

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Occasional lifting five (5) to ten (10) pounds
• Frequent sitting; occasional bending, squatting, or standing

ESSENTIAL ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS:

• Requires travel around a 900 square mile district using personal vehicle.
• Typical educational/school facilities with moderate noise level

Position Specific Information (if Applicable):

Responsibilities:

• Compliance & Evaluation: Evaluate the efficacy of early childhood and special education programs and facilities using data to improve services for all children, including those with disabilities and other specialized needs.
• System Leadership: Apply a systems approach to the development of early childhood and special education programs and facilitate effective systems change.
• Strategic Alignment: Ensure preschool curriculum meets district standards for child-centered instruction, integrating cognitive, motor, and social development.
• Financial Management: Implement school district budgeting and resource allocation, including UPK funds and fees.
• Personnel Management: Recruit, retain, and evaluate qualified personnel, including coordinators, licensed staff, and classified staff.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with local, state, and federal agencies and engage parents and families in the delivery of early childhood and special education services.
• Cross Department and School-based Leadership Collaboration: Develop and maintain relationships with leaders, administrators, individuals and groups. Demonstrate teamwork and cooperation resulting in positive outcomes.
• Program Oversight: Coordinate and supervise early childhood staff in professional development, health, related services, and special education.
• Perform other related duties as assigned or requested.

Work Experience:

Seven (7) years of experience in early childhood education or special education | RequiredTwo (2) years experience in a leadership/administration role | Required

Certifications:

Administrator LIcense- Director of Special Education- Required or evidence of being in the process of obtaining.- Colorado Department of Education, CO Principal Licensure- Colorado Department of Education

Education:

Master's Degree: Early Childhood Education, Master's Degree: Special Education

Skills:

Comprehensive knowledge of special education best practices, state/federal/local laws and statutes, Critical thinking and complex problem solving skills, Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with all stakeholders to support positive outcomes, Knowledge of preschool licensure process and regulations, Strong organizational and time management skills, Willingness and commitment to observe and model all District policies and procedures

Position Type:

Regular

Primary Location:

Early Childhood Center- North

One Year Only (Yes or No):

No

Scheduled Hours Per Week:

40

FTE:

1.00

Approx Scheduled Days Per Year:

260 Work Days

• (260 days indicates a year-round position. Time off [or Off-Track Days] are then granted based on the position. Any exceptions to the normal off-track time will be noted in the Additional Position Details section above, as scheduled work days.)

Minimum Hire Rate:

$105,073.06 USD Annual

Maximum Hire Rate:

$135,160.96 USD Annual

Full Salary Range:

$105,073.06 USD - $165,248.87 USD Annual

• All salary amounts listed above are based on a full-time (1.0) FTE. If applicable, part-time salaries will be prorated according to the assigned FTE.

Benefits:

This position is eligible for health, vision, dental, health savings account (HSA), flexible spending accounts (FSA), District paid and voluntary additional (supplemental) life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance, short and long-term disability, critical illness and accident voluntary insurance, employee assistance program (EAP), voluntary 401(k), 403(b) and 457 retirement plan options. There is also a voluntary 403(b) savings plan with up to 4% District match for up to 5 years from date of hire.

Time Off Plans:

This position is eligible for paid off-track, sick and personal time.

This position will be open until filled, but will not be open past:

June 4, 2026