Anticipated - Director Of Special Education K-2

Job Description

lakota local school district is a vibrant and dynamic educational community serving more than 18,000 students and is committed to inclusive practices and high‑quality services that support students with disabilities.

Director – Special Education (PK‑2)

The Director – Special Education (PK‑2) provides leadership, supervision, and oversight for special education programs and services for students in preschool through grade two. This role ensures compliance with federal and state mandates, supports the use of evidence‑based instructional practices, and collaborates closely with building leaders, families, and district departments to promote student growth and achievement within a multi‑tiered system of support.

• Bachelor’s degree in Education or a related field;
  Master’s degree preferred.
• Valid Ohio Department of Education licensure in special education or educational administration.
• Minimum of three (3) to five (5) years of experience in special education, including supervisory experience.
• Valid Ohio driver’s license.

8 hours per day, 5 days per week and 260 days per year based on a school year calendar, 1 FTE.

Applicants that are offered positions shall be required to submit to an FBI/BCII criminal background check. Failure to satisfactorily pass the criminal background check based on the discretion of the Board of Education will preclude an individual from employment with the district.

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