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Step into a dynamic role where you’ll work alongside three visionary Chiefs—each passionately focused on teachers, students, and learning. United by a bold commitment to improving student outcomes, these leaders are driving meaningful change that makes a lasting impact in classrooms, throughout the community, and in the lives of every student we serve. If you’re inspired by purpose-driven work and ready to help shape the future of education, this is your opportunity to be part of something extraordinary.
SUMMARY OF FUNCTION
The Director of Individualized Education is responsible for providing leadership, vision, and direction for the district’s special education, multilingual learner, and gifted education programs. This role ensures that all students receive equitable access to high-quality education tailored to their unique needs.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Leadership and Vision:
- Develop and implement a strategic plan for SPED, multilingual learners, and gifted education programs.
- Set and communicate a clear vision for meeting the needs of all students, including those with disabilities, multilingual learners, and gifted students.
- Communicate and support implementation of MTSS across the district.
Program Management:
- Oversee the development, implementation, and evaluation of programs and services for SPED, multilingual learners, and gifted education.
- Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations and policies.
- Coordinate and supervise the administration of assessments and evaluations for student placement and progress monitoring.
Collaboration and Support:
- Partner with school administrators, teachers, support staff, families, and community organizations to support student success.
- Provide coaching, professional development, and resources to educators and staff.
- Facilitate communication and collaboration among stakeholders to address student needs and program goals.
Data Analysis and Reporting:
- Collect, analyze, and report data on student performance and program effectiveness.
- Use data to inform decision-making and continuous improvement efforts.
- Prepare and present reports to the school board, district leadership, and other stakeholders.
Resource Management:
- Manage budgets and allocate resources to support program goals and priorities.
- Seek and secure funding opportunities, including grants and partnerships, to enhance program offerings.
- Supervise and evaluate key staff across departments
Advocacy and Policy Development:
- Advocate for the needs of SPED, multilingual learners, and gifted students at the district, state, and national levels.
- Develop and update policies and procedures to ensure equitable access to education for all students.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, and ABILITIES
- Knowledge of IDEA, ECEA, and OCR policies that guide the work of these departments.
- Ability to work collaboratively across departments
- Ability to lead a robust improvement process in
- Identification process within MTSS framework
- Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Proven ability to manage programs, budgets, and staff effectively.
- Knowledge of relevant laws, regulations, and best practices in education.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Master’s degree in Education, Special Education, Educational Leadership, or a related field
- Valid Special Education Director license or actively enrolled in a program to obtain license.
- Extensive experience in special education, multilingual education, and/or gifted education preferred
ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS
- Reports to the Chief of Student Experience and Success
WORKING CONDITIONS
- Full-time position with extended hours as needed.
- Requires flexibility, adaptability, and comfort with dynamic priorities
- Work primarily in an office setting with regular visits to schools and community sites.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The work is mostly sedentary with periods of light physical activity. Typical positions require workers to walk or stand for long periods; lift and carry up to 20 pounds; climb stairs, bend, reach, hold, grasp and turn objects; and use fingers to operate computer or typewriter keyboards.
FLSA STATUS
Exempt (P11)
WORK YEAR
260
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From: $102,649 to $122,676year
260 Day/Year
1.0 FTE
D11 Salary Grade P11 |
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This position is eligible for benefits. Benefits include the following: Medical, Dental, Vision, District Paid Life Insurance, Voluntary Life Insurance, Voluntary Short Term Disability, Voluntary Long-term Disability, Medical Flexible Spending Account, Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account, and Employee Assistance Program.
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION |
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Per approval by the Board of Education: All Executive Professional employees shall be allocated $1500 annually towards a Professional Development Fund (PDF). Amount allocated will be prorated based upon date and length of hire. Rules and restrictions of use provided in the Executive Professional Meet and Confer Handbook – ARTICLE 8. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT FUND.
Mileage:
Per annual approval by the Board of Education: Employees shall be reimbursed at the rate established by the Board when a privately owned automobile is required to be used in the performance of official duty. Rules and restrictions of use provided in the Certified Teachers CSEA Master Agreement – Article 10.6 TEACHING CONDITIONS/ASSIGNMENTS and/or the Educational Support Professional Meet and Confer Handbook – 17.4 MILEAGE ALLOWANCE.
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School District 11 is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination in relation to disability, need for special education services (whether actual or perceived), race, creed, color, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, religion, ancestry, age, genetic information, or protected activity in its programs and activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. Any harassment/discrimination of students and/or staff, based on the aforementioned protected areas, will not be tolerated and must be brought to the immediate attention of the school principal, D11 administrator/supervisor or D11 nondiscrimination compliance/grievance coordinator.
NONDISCRIMINATION COMPLIANCE COORDINATOR, the Office of Equal Opportunity Programs and Ombudservices, has been designated to coordinate compliance with: Equal Pay Act of 1963, Civil Rights Act of 1964, as Amended, Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, Title IX – Education Amendments Act of 1972, Section 504 of Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Pregnancy Discrimination Act of 1978, and Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. For additional information, please contact the District 11 Office of Equal Opportunity Programs & Ombudservices at 1115 North El Paso Street, Colorado Springs, CO 80903-2599, Phone: 719-520-2288, FAX: 719-520-2442
The following Board policies address nondiscrimination in District 11: AC, AC-R, GBA, GBAA, JBB, JBB-R |
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