Director of Special Education

Overview

• Position Type: ADMINISTRATION:
  
  COMPREHENSIVE/ Director of Special Education
• Date Posted: 1/26/2026
• Location:
  
  Central Office
• Date Available:
  
  08/03/2026
• Closing Date: 02/23/2026
• District:
  Worthington City Schools

• A Master's Degree or higher in related field
• A valid Ohio Administrative Certificate/License
• A valid Ohio Special Education Certificate/License
• Evidence of leadership skills
• Evidence of successful special education experience
• Previous experience in coordinating program among schools and across levels
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills as well as oral and written skills
• Demonstrated commitment to continuing education
• Demonstrated knowledge of laws governing Special Education

Licensure:
Administrative License is required for this position

Salary Range: $131,000 through $160,000

Full-Time Position

The Director of Special Education is responsible for developing, implementing, supervising, and evaluating Special Education program according to Federal and State laws, and district policies and procedures. In addition, the Director serves as the district's liaison with the State Department of Special Education and agencies outside of the local school district. Directs the district's Special Education Program and supervises the Coordinators of Elementary and Secondary Special Education.

Worthington Independent School District 518 is committed to providing equal opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment in accordance with all applicable Equal Opportunity laws, directives and regulations of Federal, State and Local governing bodies or agencies. Worthington Independent School District 518 does not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, membership or activity in a local commission, disability, sexual orientation or age.