Program Administrator - Special Education

Job Description

POSITION TITLE: Program Administrator, Special Education

LANE EDUCATION SERVICE DISTRICT

DEPARTMENT/SERVICE AREA: Special Education

REPORTS TO: Director of Special Education

FLSA STATUS/ CLASSIFICATION: Exempt

SALARY PLACEMENT: Licensed Administrative

The Program Administrator provides leadership, oversight, and administration of assigned special education programs and services. This position is responsible for program implementation, personnel supervision, fiscal stewardship, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement to support positive outcomes for students with disabilities.

In collaboration with staff, constituent districts, families, community partners, and state agencies, the Program Administrator advances equitable, inclusive, and evidence-based practices that promote high-quality services, foster a community of belonging, and support agency priorities and student success.

• Provide leadership and coordination of assigned special education programs and services by:
  • Leading implementation, operation, and ongoing improvement of assigned programs within established service area direction.
  • Supporting the development and implementation of program goals, priorities, and service delivery models aligned with agency expectations.
  • Ensuring assigned programs operate in alignment with federal and state requirements, agency policies, and contractual obligations.
  • Applying evidence-based practices that support improved student outcomes and program effectiveness.
  • Collecting and analyzing program data to inform operational decisions and identify opportunities for improvement.
  • Coordinating services and resources to support the needs of students with disabilities within assigned programs.
  • Participating in assigned program-level committees, teams, and collaborative initiatives.

• Provide supervision and support for assigned staff by:
  • Providing direct supervision, direction, and performance oversight for assigned licensed and classified staff.
  • Conducting employee evaluations in accordance with agency processes and expectations.
  • Supporting recruitment, selection, onboarding, assignment, and retention of staff within assigned programs.
  • Providing coaching, mentoring, and professional learning opportunities to support staff effectiveness.
  • Implementing agency policies, procedures, and applicable collective bargaining agreement provisions.
  • Addressing employee performance concerns and implementing corrective actions in collaboration with supervisory leadership.

• Support compliance and quality service delivery within assigned programs by:
  • Monitoring compliance with IDEA, Oregon Administrative Rules, Oregon Department of Education requirements, agency policies, and applicable contractual obligations.
  • Supporting implementation of individualized student services in alignment with legal and procedural requirements.
  • Assisting with resolution of complaints, audits, corrective actions, and other compliance-related processes.
  • Establishing and maintaining procedures that support consistent and effective service delivery.
  • Supporting staff in the implementation of instructional, behavioral, and related service practices.

• Support responsible stewardship of assigned program resources by:
  • Developing and managing assigned program budgets in accordance with agency fiscal procedures.
  • Monitoring expenditures and supporting appropriate use of allocated resources.
  • Assisting with grant-related implementation and reporting as assigned.
  • Overseeing acquisition and organization of instructional materials, assessments, adaptive equipment, and other program resources.
  • Making fiscally responsible recommendations within assigned program budgets and priorities.

• Support communication and collaboration related to assigned programs by:
  • Serving as a liaison for assigned programs among ESD staff, constituent districts, families, and community partners.
  • Providing…