Director of Special Education, Secondary

PRIMARY PURPOSE:

Work directly under the supervision of the Assistant Superintendent for Educational Support Services, and with limited supervision, interpret laws, rules,regulations to students, parents, and staff; assist in the preparation of departmental budgets, Due Process and State Compliance Reviews; and prepare reports for federal, state, and local regulatory agencies.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master's degree or higher from a recognized, accredited college or university.
• Three years of successful campus and/or district administrative experience;
• Extensive knowledge in the principles of public-school administration, administrative methods and techniques, and current trends in special education;
• Ability to supervise the work of others;
• Ability to work cooperatively as a member of an inter-departmental team;
• Special Education Certificate;
• Principal (or equivalent) Certificate

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Probationary/Term

Contract:

244 days

SALARY/ PAYGRADE:.

$95,938 IA-7

Salary Range as set by the Board of Trustees

ESSENTIAL FUNCTION:

Provide technical expertise, information, and assistance to the Assistant Superintendent for Educational Support Services regarding assigned functions; assist in formulating and developing policies/procedures/guidelines.

Communicate and consult with parents and parent groups regarding services for students.

Monitor campus/district compliance measures to provide technical assistance and training and participate in developing improvement initiatives.

Develop and maintain an effective communication system with and among all personnel.

Oversee the coordination of and assist in budget preparation and projections for assigned areas.

Supervise and evaluate staff as assigned.

Manage external and internal funding opportunities to support district initiatives and student needs.

Work across departments to ensure curriculum standards are implemented across all areas.

Oversee the facilitation, preparation, and presentation of staff development.

Oversee and report on all TEA monitoring efforts.

Oversee all SPP indicators.

Oversee TEA Self-Assessment

Attend administrative team meetings for special education.

Attend staffings and ARDs as appropriate.

Keep abreast of developments in special education and conduct training to keep district staff knowledgeable about changes, best practices, and new developments regarding compliance and procedural safeguards.

Create and present training programs on implementing local, state, and federal guidelines in special education.

Assist with campus and department staffing needs.

Perform all other specified duties as assigned by the Assistant Superintendent for Educational Support Services.

EQUIPMENT USED:

• Personal computer, printer, copier, calculator, phone system, projector, DVD, recording devices

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Mental Demands

• Ability to multi-task many projects at one time
• Maintain emotional control under stress
• Work with frequent interruptions

Physical Demands

• Occasional prolonged and irregular hours,
• Frequent standing, bending, stooping, kneeling and pushing
• Sitting for long periods
• Lifting: moderate lifting and carrying (15-45 lbs. weekly)
• Moving small stacks of textbooks, audit folders, media equipment, desks, and other classroom or adaptive equipment

Environmental Factors

• Frequent in district travel and some out of district travel

Final date to receive applications:

Until filled

APPLICATION INFORMATION:

Human Resources

All applications will be reviewed

Not all applicants will be interviewed

Hiring Managers may choose to email you regarding this application. Please monitor your email regularly for any communication.

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