Director of Special Education; VINE

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Job Type: Full-time

Valley Christian Schools is seeking an experienced and collaborative Director of Special Education to lead the K–12 V.I.N.E. Special Education Department. The Director will shape program vision, ensure instructional excellence, and support diverse learners while equipping them to be culture changers for Christ.

The Director of Special Education partners with campus principals and the Curriculum Director to guide program philosophy, curriculum, policies, and compliance while coordinating evaluations with Tempe Union High School District (TUHSD). This position includes overseeing student enrollment and placement, managing Individual Learning Plans and Accommodation Plans, supervising and evaluating V.I.N.E. staff, supporting and training faculty, managing the department budget, maintaining documentation and student records, serving on leadership teams, and ensuring consistent, high-quality implementation of services across all campuses.

• In collaboration with the campus principals, shapes the overall philosophy, goals, and objectives of the V.I.N.E. Special Education Department, K-12
• In collaboration with the Curriculum Director and campus principals, manages the curriculum within the V.I.N.E. Special Education Department and ensures that it meets the school’s standards
• Develops and reviews Special Education policies and procedures
• Coordinates student evaluations with Tempe Union High School District (TUHSD).
• Interviews and processes all new student enrollments into the V.I.N.E. Special Education Department on the high school campus. Collaborates with elementary and junior staff to oversee this process on their campuses
• Provides professional development activities for special education and general education staff
• Provides support as needed for special education and general education teachers
• Creates Individual Learning Plans and Accommodation Plans at the high school level and oversees the process on the other two campuses
• Communicates updated lists of students to the Finance Department on a monthly basis or as needed
• Serves on the Administrative Team and the Directors’ Team and attends required meetings
• Submits and manages a K-12 V.I.N.E. Special Education budget
• Creates and maintains all V.I.N.E. Special Education documentation, Individual Learning Plans, Accommodation Plans, and the V.I.N.E. Special Education Department handbook on the high school campus. Collaborates with elementary and junior staff to oversee this process on their campuses
• Collaborates with teachers regarding students who receive accommodations, whether via V.I.N.E. or an Accommodation Plan, and ensures implementation of the plans at the high school. Collaborates with elementary and junior staff to oversee this process on their campuses
• Serves on Valley Christian Schools' Deans and Directors Leadership Team
• Adheres to Valley Christian policies, procedures/processes, and codes
• Performs other related assigned duties

• Conducts interviews and participates in the hiring of V.I.N.E. Department staff
• Train, supervise, counsel, schedule and evaluate performance of assigned staff
• Oversees the overall work of V.I.N.E. Special Education personnel
• Oversees all aspects of V.I.N.E. Special Education for all K-12 students, manages student data files and obtains necessary records

• Demonstrates a personal relationship with Jesus Christ that is a consistent testimony to others
• Agree to uphold Valley Christian’s Mission & Beliefs which can be found at (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./
• Faithfully attend and financially support a local church whose beliefs are in agreement with our school’s Mission & Beliefs.
• Must have and maintain a valid level one IVP fingerprint card
• Must have excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
• Must have the ability to communicate effectively both written and verbally
• Must be proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software to prepare reports and correspondents
• Must have the ability to multi-task with organization
• Must have the ability to work after hours for events and during summer months…