Special Education Assistant Director

Special Education Assistant, District Office

Job Description

Reports To: Director of Exceptional Student Services

Job Family: Administrative/Professional/Technical

FLSA Status: Exempt

Pay Range: APT 8

Job Code: APT83

Work Calendar: 215

Prepared / Revised Date: October 9, 2026

SUMMARY: The Special Education Assistant Director serves as the designee of the Special Education Director and acts as a liaison among schools to provide direct support to special education teachers and paraprofessionals, ensuring the maximization of students' academic and functional outcomes. This role provides expertise, guidance, and ongoing support to building-level administrators in the areas of professional development, instructional programming, and service delivery to enhance student achievement. The Assistant Director also oversees designated special education programs and initiatives, including Extended School Year (ESY), Out-of-District Placements, transition services, and other assigned programs in accordance with district procedures, state rules and federal regulations.

Benefits

Weld RE-4 School District offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision and life insurance as well as other programs for benefit-eligible employees. In addition, 401(k), 403(b) & 457(b) plans are available to all employees regardless of hours worked and are available immediately (upon hire date). Paid leave is provided based on the employee's benefit eligibility status and work calendar. To learn more about our benefits, please see the benefit schedule on our website HERE

Weld RE-4 is an equal opportunity educational institution and will not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, creed, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, Veteran status, religion, national origin, ancestry, need for special education services, age, genetic information, conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws with regard to programs or employment practices as required by Title VI, Title IX, and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. The following person / people have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: For student-related inquiries: Director of Instruction, 1020 Main Street, Windsor, Colo., 970-686-8000, equal.opportunity@weldre4.org For employee or applicant-related inquiries: Director of Human Resources, 1020 Main Street, Windsor, Colo., 970-686-8000, equal.opportunity@weldre4.org Grievance procedures can be found in Policy AC-R-1 for discrimination concerns and Policy AC-R-2 for Title IX concerns.