Coordinator of Special Education
Job Description
ADMINISTRATIVE VACANCY
COORDINATOR OF SPECIAL EDUCATION-CREEKSIDE SUCCESS CENTER
Start Date: July 1, 2026
Calendar: Full Year 261 Contracted days
Reports To: Director of Special Education
Benefits: This position is eligible for benefits including group insurance (health, dental and vision), paid sick and personal leave and elective retirement savings plans. Benefit details can be found here.
Salary Range: The minimum salary for this position is $110,232/yr and the maximum salary is $131,076/yr. Initial pay placement is dependent on level of formal education and years of relevant administrative experience (the maximum credit granted is 20 years).
Job Description: Coordinator of Special Education
About the Position
The Coordinator of Special Education assists the Director of Special Education with oversight of building and zone level programs for a specific zone. The Coordinator of Special Education is an extension of the Director of Special Education and works closely with the Director to ensure compliance and student achievement of goals with the target of improved student outcomes within the assigned zone. The Coordinator of Special Education works with the zone's specialized teams, building-level teams, and families to assure quality of services and support for students with disabilities. When a specific need is identified within the zone, the Coordinator of Special Education, in consultation with the Director, assists teams to improve overall effectiveness.
See attached job description for details about this position.
Education and Licensure Requirements:
- Undergraduate or Graduate degree in Special Education preferred
- Candidates with Graduate degree in Educational Administration or Leadership considered
- Colorado licensure for Director of Special Education Administrators License or eligibility at the time of hire required
- Three years of special education teaching experience
- Two years of administrative experience in district or school setting
About School District 49
District 49 is a progressive, rapidly growing district in eastern Colorado Springs. Home to more than 25,000 students and 2,000 staff members, District 49 aims to be the best district to learn, work, and lead. As one of Colorado's only two recognized Districts of Innovation, District 49 is a challenging and stimulating place to lead. As part of our commitment to innovate, we host a robust portfolio of conventional, charter, online, and blended schools, including homeschool support as well as career and technical education.
District 49 is an equal opportunity employer.
EOE M/F/D/V
Application Instructions
For your application to be deemed complete, you must complete the following:
1. Upload full and complete official transcripts beginning with your Bachelor's degree
2. Answer all questions on the application including all disclosure questions. Please fill in all relevant work experience on your application to ensure correct placement on the D49 pay schedule
3. Upload letter of introduction/cover letter
4. Upload letters of recommendation (optional)
5. Upload current resume
6. Upload Colorado Department of Education issued license or statement of where you are in the process of obtaining your license
The entire application process is completed online. Please complete and upload all documents via the Applitrack system.
Interviews are site-based and not conducted by the Human Resources office. If you have questions regarding the status of an open or recently closed position, you may contact the site where the vacancy is located.
Non-Discrimination Disclosure
District 49 does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs and activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. For further information on notice of non-discrimination, visit the Office of Civil Rights for the address and phone number of the office that serves your area, or call 1-800-421-3481.