<p>Applications will be received until May 26, 2025. If the position is not filled by then, we may consider applications submitted after the deadline. Interested applicants must apply online by visiting the Denver Public Schools job board at careers.dpsk12.org.</p> <p>About this job:</p> <p>The Special Education Instructional Specialist (SEIS) position is responsible for improving student achievement by providing individualized support to schools, leading professional learning communities for teacher leaders and school leaders, designing and leading district professional learning for teachers and partnering with Directors of Schools. The SEIS supports effective specialized instruction, infusing District vision for Culturally Responsive Education (CRE). The SEIS advises schools around all legal requirements related to the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).</p> <p>What DPS Offers You:</p> <ul> <li>A Culture that values Equity, Accountability, Integrity, Collaboration and Fun with a shared vision that Every Learner Thrives. </li><li>Salary Range: $73,579 - $88,296/year. Click here for more information on compensation for these roles. </li><li>In addition to competitive compensation, DPS has other Total Reward offerings such as; time off, health and wellness benefits, and PERA Retirement. </li></ul> <p>What You'll Do:</p> <ul> <li>Plans and facilitates professional development for schools on effective specialized instruction and best practices in quality transition (15+) IEP development, quality transition services, and agency connections. </li><li>Provide school staff with coaching and advice around materials so that they are able to offer best first instruction and standards-aligned specialized instruction. </li><li>Provide consultation, support, and direction to schools and special education teams so that they can meet all school-level Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) expectations; elevate school-level concerns, ensuring awareness around possible issues with implementation of IDEA that could result in legal risks. </li><li>Facilitate IEP and evaluation meetings and serve as director designee, when necessary </li><li>Serve as a bridge between school IEP teams and families/advocates </li><li>In partnership with the Academics team, develop and facilitate cycles of related professional learning for the District and its school teams to ensure schools meet measurable student outcomes tied to District priorities, such as rigorous standards-based instruction, culturally responsive teaching, instructional systems and data-driven instruction. </li><li>Facilitate learning cycles across schools, including using quality indicators of center programs to collaboratively set learning goals, develop action plans, and engage in observations and coaching participants. </li><li>Model exemplary culturally sustaining practices for teacher leaders, such as data meetings, and feedback conversations. </li><li>Analyze District local assessment data and classroom observations and use it to inform school and program support. </li><li>Work collaboratively on a team to achieve actionable and observable results at the student level; contribute to a strong team culture grounded in district values and a commitment to excellence and service to schools. </li><li>Support with district curriculum adoption and implementation. </li></ul> <p>What You'll Need:</p> <ul> <li>Bachelor's Degree Special Education or related field is required; Master's Degree preferred </li><li>Four (4+) or more years of teaching experience in Elementary or Secondary schools or Transition related services is required </li><li>Two (2+) or more years of experience coaching other teachers is required </li><li>CDE Special Education Teacher or Related Services CDE License is required </li><li>Understanding of IDEA and laws/court decisions related to special education </li><li>Knowledge of Google Suite </li><li>Effective time management and organizational skills </li><li>Skilled at providing professional development and coaching for adult learners </li><li>Effective communication skills </li><li>Strong attention to detail </li><li>Effectively handles multiple demands and competing deadlines </li><li>Works collaboratively with others on a team </li><li>Aptitude for variety and changing expectations and a fast-paced environment </li><li>Knowledge of effective specialized instruction </li><li>Ability to travel to sites throughout the District </li><li>Knowledge of disability services in Colorado </li><li>Experience working with students with disabilities and their parents preferred </li><li>Experience working with children with disabilities who represent the diversity of the District school community is preferred </li><li>Lead for racial and educational excellence and work to dismantle systems of oppression and inequity in our community, along with believing in and supporting all students so they feel seen and heard with access to high quality education </li><li>Live and work with a permanent home address in Colorado while working with us </li><li>Have the ability with or without accommodations to meet the physical demands of the position. </li></ul> <p>Denver Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender expression, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or any other status protected by law or regulations. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors.</p> <p>Students First. Integrity. Equity. Collaboration. Accountability. Fun.</p>