Job Description

Primary Purpose:
Assist in directing & managing the district’s special education instruction and programs to ensure provision of needed services for students. Work to ensure compliance with all state, federal, and local guidelines, policies & procedures.


Education / Certification:
Master’s degree, administrator certification and Special Education teacher certification

• Extensive knowledge of federal and state law in the area of special education. 
• Knowledge of federal and state guidelines and procedures specific to IEP development and implementation, specialized instruction and special education services. 
• Understanding of the individual needs of special needs students.
• Ability to organize and coordinate district-wide programs.
• Ability to communicate with all levels of special needs students and their parents.
• Ability to implement policy and procedures.
• Ability to collect and analyze data.
• Ability to manage and supervise special education personnel. 
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills

Experience:

• Five years teaching experience in special education 
• Three years experience in campus leadership
• Three years experience in district level administration

Responsibilities:

• Supervise and monitor the admission, review, and dismissal (ARD) process districtwide.
• Participate in committee meetings to ensure the appropriate placement and development of individual education plans (IEPs) for students according to district procedures and legal guidelines.
• Provide leadership in the formulation and implementation of contracts for special education students receiving services outside of the district. 
• Serve as a resource person in the design and equipping of facilities for students with disabilities.
• Monitor assigned special education staff caseloads and determine campus/caseload assignments.
• Provide professional development for district, special education and campus staff. 
• Collect, analyze and submit state required special education data. 
• Demonstrate support for the district’s student management policies and expected student behavior related to the special education program. 
• Establish and maintain open lines of communication by conducting conferences with parents, students, and school personnel concerning vital issues. 
• Recommend sound policies and procedures to improve special education programming. 
• Implement the policies established by federal and state law, State Board of Education rule, and local board policy in the area of special education. 
• Compile, maintain, and file all physical and computerized reports, records, and other documents required. 
• Ensure that programs are cost effective and funds are managed prudently. 
• Assist in compiling budgets and cost estimates based on documented program needs.
• Develop training options and/or improvement plans to ensure exemplary operations in the special education area. 
• Evaluate job performance of employees to ensure effectiveness. 
• Participate in the recruitment, selection, and training of personnel and make sound recommendations relative to personnel placement, assignment, retention, discipline, and dismissal. 
• Serve as district liaison to community agencies and other school districts providing services to students and notify parents and students of available services. 
• Participate in professional organizations. 
• Articulate the district’s mission and goals in the area of special education to the community and solicit its support in realizing the mission. 
• Demonstrate awareness of district-community needs and initiate activities to meet those needs. 
• Use appropriate and effective techniques to encourage community and parent involvement. 
• Maintain confidentiality. 
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Environment / Working Conditions:

• Maintain emotional control under stress 
• Frequent district-wide travel and occasional statewide travel 
• Frequent prolonged and irregular hours

Supervisory Responsibilities:
Supervise and evaluate the performance of special education personnel.

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