The ESY & Specialized Homebound Program Manager provides districtwide leadership and oversight for the implementation of the federal Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and the Exceptional Children’s Education Act (ECEA) as they relate to Extended School Year (ESY) and specialized Homebound services. Provides legal, policy, and operational guidance to support IEP teams and school based staff in ensuring compliance, effective program implementation, and appropriate services for students with disabilities.
Lead the planning, coordination, and implementation of districtwide ESY programming, and oversees specialized Homebound services for students across the district. The role works collaboratively with school teams, district departments, and other stakeholders to address complex special education matters, strengthen service delivery, and ensure alignment with IDEA and ECEA requirements. Analyzes district level trends and data, identifies opportunities for improvement, and leads strategic initiatives that strengthen special education systems, processes, and outcomes related to ESY and specialized Homebound services.
- A Culture that values Equity, Accountability, Integrity, Collaboration and Fun with a shared vision that Every Learner Thrives.
- Salary Range: $81,928 - $98,314 Annually. Click here for more information on compensation for these roles.
- In addition to competitive compensation, DPS has other Total Reward offerings such as; time off, health and wellness benefits, and PERA Retirement.
- Lead and oversee the Extended School Year (ESY) Program, including program planning and implementation, IEP audits, site leader oversight, staff training, materials, budget management, and communication with families and stakeholders
- Coordinate and oversee specialized Homebound services for eligible students, ensuring services are implemented in accordance with student IEPs and applicable requirements
- Consult with school teams regarding Homebound placements, including consideration of the least restrictive environment (LRE) and appropriate services and supports
- Provide districtwide oversight and guidance for IDEA and ECEA implementation related to ESY and specialized Homebound services, collaborating with legal counsel, school teams, and district departments to address compliance and complex special education matters
- Develop and maintain program resources, guidance, communications, and reports to support consistent implementation of ESY and specialized Homebound services and promote awareness among families, staff, internal and external stakeholders, and partner agencies
- Coordinate and facilitate professional learning and technical assistance for schools and district teams on specialized instruction, inclusion, curricular resources, and universal supports that promote effective, standards aligned instruction
- Lead process improvement and strategic planning related to special education practices and the IEP process, ensuring alignment with district goals and strategic priorities
- Analyze district level special education data and trends, including IEP compliance, assessment outcomes, complaints, due process, and school support patterns, to identify systemic needs and inform continuous improvement
- Lead staffing and performance responsibilities for ESY Site Leaders, Full-Time Itinerant Homebound Special Educators, and hourly Homebound and special service providers, including hiring and applicable evaluation responsibilities
- Maintain current knowledge of applicable laws, regulations, and policies and collaborate across district departments to ensure student needs are met and ESY and specialized Homebound services are implemented effectively
- Other duties as assigned
- Bachelor's Degree in Special Education or Related Field is required;
- Master's Degree in Special Education or Related Field is preferred
- Three (3+) years of experience in Extended School Year or Special Education
- Administrator or Special Ed Director Licensure with the Colorado Department of Education is preferred
- Two (2+) years of experience working effectively with adult learners with prior experience as an instructional coach, mentor, or staff developer is strongly preferred
- Knowledge of applicable laws and regulations
- Work style that yields high results when working independently or as part of a team
- Ability to foster effective relationships with district staff, schools, and external partners
- Strong organizational and analytic skills and strong attention to detail
- Ability to develop, plan, and implement short- and long-range goals, establish priorities, and organize resources
- Ability to multi-task without compromising integrity or fidelity
- Experience and proficiency with Google Suite Application's
- Effectively handle multiple demands and competing deadlines
- Inspired, visionary who can foster/generate excitement, buy-in and understanding with colleagues and employees outside of the team
- High degree of integrity in handling confidential information
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Innovative and entrepreneurial with the ability to think outside the box to develop creative solutions
- Well developed conflict resolution, mediation, and persuasion skills
- Knowledge of the IEP process and implementation of recommended services
- Bilingual in English / Spanish is preferred
- 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.
- Live and work with a permanent home address in Colorado while working with us.
- Have the ability with or without accommodations to meet the physical demands of the position.
About UsDenver Public Schools is committed to meeting the educational needs of every student with great schools in every neighborhood. Our goal is to provide every child in Denver with rigorous, enriching educational opportunities from preschool through high school graduation. DPS is comprised of nearly 200 schools including traditional, magnet, charter and alternative pathways schools, with an enrollment of more than 90,000 students.
DPS has become the fastest-growing school district in the country in terms of enrollment and the fastest-growing large school district in the state in terms of student academic growth. Learn more at dpsk12.org.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Special Education or a related field
- Three or more years of experience in Extended School Year or special education
- Master's degree in Special Education or a related field
- Administrator or Special Education Director licensure with the Colorado Department of Education
- Two or more years of experience working effectively with adult learners
- Prior experience as an instructional coach, mentor, or staff developer
- Knowledge of applicable laws and regulations
- Ability to foster effective relationships with district staff, schools, external partners, and partner agencies
- Strong organizational, analytical, communication, conflict resolution, mediation, and persuasion skills
- Ability to plan and implement short- and long-range goals, establish priorities, organize resources, and manage competing deadlines
- Experience and proficiency with Google Suite Applications
- Knowledge of the IEP process and implementation of recommended services
- Bilingual English and Spanish proficiency
- Ability to handle confidential information with a high degree of integrity
- Permanent home address in Colorado while working for the district
- Ability to meet the physical demands of the position with or without accommodations
What We Do
The mission of Denver Public Schools is to provide all students the opportunity to achieve the knowledge and skills necessary to become contributing citizens in our diverse society. In DPS, we’re focused on building a system that’s designed to help every student thrive. We’re re-focusing our efforts where they matter most: on creating classrooms that are vibrant centers of learning, where caring teachers are engaging their students in rigorous, culturally responsive experiences in order to lift all students toward a bright horizon. In the last ten years, DPS has experienced unprecedented growth and an expansion of programs. Building on the strong progress we’ve made, we want to continue transforming DPS into a school district grounded in equity. This districtwide focus on equity will be embedded in everything we do, so that we can help break historical patterns and become a school district that is designed to inspire every student to dream big and make their own future. View all of our current career openings here: https://careers.dpsk12.org/
