Assistant Director of Special Education

Assistant Director of Special Education

Position Type:

Administration/Assistant Director

Date Posted:

2/27/2026

Location:

Central Office

Date Available:

07/01/2026

Closing Date:

03/13/2026

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ADMINISTRATIVE VACANCY

Date:
February 27, 2026

Position:
Assistant Director of Special Education

Starting Date: 07/01/2026

Salary: $112,494 - $174,250  salary schedule - Assistant Director)

* placement is dependent upon education and experience

* 261 day contract which includes 15 paid holidays and 20 vacation days

Description:

An Assistant Director of Special Education is anticipated for the  school year, at Central Office.

Job Function:

To provide special education leadership across the district. Primary responsibilities (a) Collaborate with the Assistant Superintendent of Student Support Services, Director of Special Education, and Special Education Coordinators to plan, monitor, and evaluate programs for students with special needs from 0-21 years of age; (b) work closely with school administration to ensure high quality instruction progress, monitoring, and IEP development for students with special needs;

(c) attend IEP meetings to mediate and facilitate decision making for students with special needs; (d) Supervise coordinators and itinerant personnel and conduct performance evaluations; (e) collaborate with the Directors and Assistant Superintendents to plan and conduct professional development activities that enhance programs and services for students with special needs; (f) administrative oversight for post-secondary transition program.

Qualifications:

* Master's degree (Required)

* Minimum of three years pf experience in school/district administration and professional development (Required)

* Experience as school Assistant Principal or Principal (Preferred)

* Experience with special populations (Preferred)

* Experience with educating military-connected families (Preferred)

Mission Statement:

"To develop generations of world class learners capable of being successful members of society; by providing a positive, empowering, and safe environment where academic excellence is the desired result for all students."

District Profile:

Fountain-Fort Carson School District Eight spans an area of approximately 150 square miles. The city of Fountain, Fort Carson Military Installation, Rock Creek Township, and several surrounding rural areas all fall within the District parameters. Fountain-Fort Carson School District Eight has experienced consistent growth.

Fountain-Fort Carson School District Eight includes eight elementary schools and two dedicated preschools. Four of the elementary schools and a preschool are located in the city of Fountain (Aragon, Jordahl, Mesa, Eagleside Elementary schools, and Conrad Early Learning Center) while the other four elementary schools (Abrams, Patriot, Mountainside, and Weikel Elementary and Weikel Preschool) are located on Fort Carson. The district has two middle schools.

Fountain Middle School is located in the city of Fountain and Carson Middle School is located on Fort Carson. The district's two high schools, Fountain-Fort Carson High School and Welte Education Center, are both located in the city of Fountain.

Fountain-Fort Carson School District Eight boasts award-winning and nationally recognized schools. District Eight is recognized by Colorado Government officials and the State Board of Education as a leader in student achievement. The District is a model for lowering the achievement gap for minority students and low socio-economic children.

Website Information:

District site: www.ffc
8.org

Special Education site: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..ffc
8.org/departments/special-education

Closing Date for Completed Application Packet:
March 13, 2026 (at 11:00 a.m.)

Application Procedure:

A completed packet must include:

* a certified employment application on-line 8.org

* a letter of application

* a current resume

* two current letters of recommendation; with two from colleagues and one from a supervisor in present district

* complete transcripts

* Interview Stream Digital Interview

Attention:
Joel

D. Hamilton

Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources

10665 Jimmy Camp Road

Fountain, CO 80817

Timelines for hiring new Administrator:

02/27/26 Vacancy posted

03/13/26 Application process closes

03/16/26 Paper screen

03/19/26 Central Office Interview

TBD Superintendent Interviews

04/22/26 Board of Education approval

07/01/26 Date of employment