Coordinator of Special Education

JobID: 13696

Position Type:

Admin Professional Technical/Coordinator of Special Education

Date Posted:

5/13/2026

Location:

Education Service Center

Closing Date:

05/20/2026

"Littleton Public Schools - Big enough to serve you; small enough to know you."

Littleton Public Schools (LPS) is a premier school district located a few miles south of downtown Denver. With approximately 13,000 students, LPS offers a comprehensive education from preschool through Grade 12 at ten elementary schools, four middle schools, three high schools, several alternative programs, a central preschool, and two charter schools. We welcome your interest to join our family and support our 100 Percent Goal: graduating 100 percent of LPS students prepared for meaningful postsecondary opportunities. With a history of close community ties and consistent support from our residents, LPS is not just a place to work but a destination for exceptional educators to establish career long roots, develop professionally, and make meaningful contributions for our students. You belong here!

Position Purpose:

Plan, support, or coordinate the instruction for students with disabilities in elementary level schools.

Essential Duties:

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Provide leadership for district instructional programs and/or other support services so as to enhance the effectiveness of schools and the performance of students with disabilities.

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Supervise and evaluate staff to promote their professional growth, as well as to improve district programs and services, and/or to enhance students with disabilities performance.

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Facilitate professional development by planning and delivering professional development to educators, building leaders and direct level staff.

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Demonstrate the personal and professional growth necessary for continuous improvement of district programs and services to schools and students with disabilities.

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Collaborate with other staff, parents and community members to establish and achieve district goals and priorities.

Education/Certification:

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Hold or be qualified to hold a Colorado principal or administrative license
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Must be licensed Special Education Teacher or Special Service Provider
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Master's degree required.

Experience:

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Minimum of five years' successful teaching experience (special education preferred) and three years administrative experience.

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Demonstrates leadership skills in committee work, special projects, councils, and other educational activities.

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Must have the ability to evaluate staff.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

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Oral and written communication skills; English language skills

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Interpersonal relations skills; Customer service and public relations skills; Ability to diffuse and manage volatile and stressful situations

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Critical thinking and problem solving skills

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Bilingual oral and written communication skills preferred

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Ability to maintain confidentiality in all aspects of the job

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Ability to manage multiple tasks with frequent interruptions; Ability to manage multiple priorities

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Speaks to students, parents, colleagues, and community with respect and dignity

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Uses team concepts to plan, problem solve, and share space, equipment, resources, and knowledge with coworkers; supports the ideas, efforts, and accomplishments of others

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Recognizes opportunities for improvement and/or implements improved methods within the limits of authority; adapts to changes in responsibilities and work schedule with a positive attitude

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Dresses appropriately for work requirements

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Maintains consistent, regular attendance at work; arrives and leaves work at scheduled times; respects time limits on breaks and lunch periods; and follows district procedures for absence reporting

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Promotes and follows Board of Education policies, building or department procedures, and any other rules and regulations as may be established by central building, or department administration

Position Start Date: July 1, 2026

Salary Range: minimum $98,507 to midpoint $120,443

Work Calendar: 253 Days

BENEFIT INFORMATION:

Littleton Public Schools offers several competitive and comprehensive benefit packages to employees. Fringe benefits include medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance; employee assistance program; 403(b), 401(k), and 457(b) retirement savings plans; and various leave and professional development programs. Additionally as a public employer, LPS participates in the Public Employees Retirement Association (PERA). For more information about additional benefits or compensation options by employee group, please click here.