Assistant Director of Special Education

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)

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

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.

• A valid Administrator or Principal's license or be eligible for same at the time of employment.
• Master's degree (Required)
• Minimum of three years of 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)

"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."

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.

District site: www.ffc
8.org

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

March 13, 2026 (at 11:00 a.m.)

• a certified employment application online 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

Joel

D. Hamilton
Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources
10665 Jimmy Camp Road
Fountain, CO 80817

• 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