Description

JOB SUMMARY
The Director of Special Education directs and manages special education programming, develops and monitors budgets; maintains positive staff relationships; maintains compliance with state regulations and reporting practices; manages staffing and programming decisions; and provides direct support and assistance to building administrators..

 
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
This list of essential functions is not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary in consultation with the Superintendent, Executive Director of Special Education, and employees involved.

1. Works with principals and special education staff to improve instructional programs.
2. Serves as adjunct member of building guidance team and evaluation team processes; assists in determining student eligibility; and assures programs are aligned with district standards.
3. Supervises student placements, contractual agreements, and agency-related services.
4. Provides legal interpretations regarding state and federal disability mandates.
5. Supervises and evaluates the work of all assigned personnel.
6. Monitors program budget; monitors IEP processes, maintains accurate program records; assists in preparation of local, state, and federal reports.
7. Works with various special education advisory committees to identify current and future program needs.
8. Collaboratively develops department goals, monitors progress and implements professional development, and other strategic plans to improve student performance.
9. Provides on-site building support for special education programs.
10. Performs other duties as assigned.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIP
Reports to the Executive Director of Special Education.

WORKING CONDITIONS
Works in an office environment; maintains confidential information; required to meet inflexible deadlines; experiences interruptions from telephone and office visitors; required to deal with distraught or angry people; requires substantial visual
concentration on detail, dexterity, and precision; requires occasional prolonged exposure to visual display terminal.

Affiliation: Non-Represented Administrator (NNRAP-AD)

Salary Level: Level A

Contract: 12-month position, 260 days per year, 8 hours per day.

FLSA: Exempt

Requirements

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience

Master’s degree in special education and/or related fields; Special Education Program Administrator's certification and/or Principal's certification; experience with the coordination of special education programs.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of disability justice, curriculum materials and instructional/behavioral techniques and theories; skill in program development and evaluation, staff supervision, fiscal management, and staff development; demonstrated ability in supporting regular and special education instructional services; ability to work effectively with a diverse population; skill in oral and
written communications, and problem-solving; ability to work effectively with parents and advisory committees to build trust and effective working relationships; ability to work with students, parents, and staff to implement curriculum in regular and alternative educational settings; ability to assist in the accomplishment of the district's strategic plan goals and objectives.