Alternative Dispute Resolution Coordinator Print ( Apply Alternative Dispute Resolution Coordinator Salary $71,000.04 - $74,000.04 Annually Location Denver Metro, CO Job Type Full Time Job Number 01901-SnrCnslt-SL-0425 Department Department of Education Division Student Learning Opening Date 05/09/2025 Closing Date 5/27/2025 11:59 PM Mountain FLSA Determined by Position Primary Physical Work Address Downtown/Denver Metro/Eligible for a hybrid (office/remote) work environment.*** FLSA Status Exempt; position is not eligible for overtime compensation. Department Contact Information [email protected] Salary Note Although the full salary range for this position is provided, appointments are typically made at or near the range minimum. Type of Announcement This announcement is not governed by the selection processes of the classified personnel system. Applications will be considered from residents and non-residents of Colorado. How To Apply Please submit an online application for this position at Reach out to the Department Contact to apply using a paper application, including any supplemental questions. Failure to submit a complete and timely application may result in the rejection of your application. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that application materials are received by the appropriate Human Resources office before the closing date and time listed. Description Benefits Questions Department Information This position is not part of the classified personnel system, applications will be accepted from Residents and Non-Residents of Colorado. Incumbent will be required to complete work for CDE within Colorado. Colorado Department of Education – What We Do The Colorado Department of Education (CDE) provides leadership, resources, support, and accountability to the state's 178 school districts, 1,888 schools, over 53,000 teachers, and over 3,200 administrators to help them build capacity to meet the needs of the state's approximately 905,000 public school students. In addition, CDE provides structural and administrative support to the Colorado School for the Deaf and the Blind and the Charter School Institute. As the administrative arm of the State Board of Education ( , CDE is responsible for implementing state and federal education laws, disbursing state and federal funds, holding schools and districts accountable for performance, licensing all educators, and providing public transparency of performance and financial data. CDE is a values-based agency that serves students, parents, and the general public by protecting public trust through ensuring adherence to laws, strong stewardship of public funds, and accountability for student performance. CDE strives to incorporate five core values that we uphold in our work internally and externally. If you come to CDE, be prepared to incorporate Integrity, Equity, Accountability, Trust, and commitment to Service in what you do. Why Work For CDE The work we do is rewarding and impacts the students, families, educators, and communities across Colorado. Our leadership also promotes a culture that puts families and self-care as a priority. Along with meaningful work and an environment that puts employees first, the state also offers rich benefits that intend to make us an Employer of Choice! The following is a summary of the benefits we offer: Flexible work schedules and flexible workplace options that may include flexible working hours, working from home, working in the office, and/or a hybrid working environment. Premier medical, dental, vision, and dependent life insurance options. All with a generous employer contribution keeping employee costs as low as possible. Employer paid short-term disability and life insurance Up to 160 hours of Paid Family Medical Leave (PFML) 11 paid holidays per year Competitive vacation and sick leave accruals Retirement through the Public Employees Retirement Association (PERA) Employer paid RTD Eco Pass (certain restrictions may apply) Paid professional development opportunities A wide salary range is posted for this position and any job offer is based upon a salary analysis to comply with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act. The salary analysis considers relevant experience, education, certifications, and state seniority as compared to others doing substantially similar work. While most salary offers are made within the posted range, occasionally an offer is made below or above the posted range based upon this salary analysis. Description of Job Work Environment: This position is Full-time, is Hybrid (Remote/Home Office w/requirement to report to Work location per business needs). Office hours are typically Mon-Fri, 8 am-5 pm Extended hours during the evening or the weekend may be required by business needs 10% Travel required including non-CDE locations within the Denver Metro area. A Remote (Home) office is required Required to report to the work locationper business needs Essential Functions (ADAAA) LIGHT/Office environment: Required to sit, view a computer screen, and utilize a keyboard and mouse for extended periods of time May be required to lift and move up to 10 lbs of force frequently or 20 lbs occasionally Required lifting, bending, stooping, pushing, walking, etc. Light work usually requires walking or standing to a significant degree DL Not Required: Required to independently obtain and determine means to complete travel requirements.(For positions that only report to CDE locations and can use public transportation to complete that.) Position Summary: This position oversees the day-to-day management and coordination of alternative dispute resolution options, including IDEA mediation and IEP facilitation within the Colorado Department of Education Office of Special Education. The final salary is anticipated to fall within the posted salary range, however, could be higher or lower depending on the knowledge, skills, abilities, and other qualifications of the preferred candidate while considering internal equity. Major Duties and Responsibilities: Oversee day-to-day implementation and coordination of IEP facilitation and IDEA mediation processes. Coordinate mediation requests and manage the mediation process: Educate stakeholders about mediation and develop outreach plan to improve equity in use of mediation. Process requests to mediate, determine IDEA issues, and confirm agreement to mediate for each party. Assign and coordinate mediation requests with contract mediators. Manage mediation case files, database, outcome reports, and processing/approval of invoices; Develop and manage mediation contracts, including the negotiation of terms with accounting/purchasing, monitoring compliance of deliverables, renewals and closeouts; and Collect, analyze, and report mediation activity required by OSEP for annual submission of SPP/APR. Coordinate IEP facilitation requests: Process requests for facilitation and determine IDEA issues; Confirm agreement of parties to participate in facilitation; and Assign and coordinate facilitators to meet requests. In collaboration with Dispute Resolution Supervisor, prepare annual Dispute Resolution data report to OSEP for mediation activity. Coordinate with Dispute Resolution Team and Coordinator for mediation and facilitation connected to state or due process complaint, to include: Communication regarding scheduling of mediation to relevant Dispute Resolution staff, and Reporting outcome of mediation to designated Dispute Resolution staff. In collaboration with ADR Supervisor and DR Supervisor, participate in evaluation and improvement activities in mediation and facilitation. Other duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights
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