Assistant Director of Exceptional Children

2026‑2027:
Assistant Director of Exceptional Children

Starting Date: Jul 1, 2026

652 Chamberlin Avenue

Frankfort, KY 40601

(502) 695‑6700

Job Title: Exceptional Child Assistant Director

Reports To: Special Education Director

Salary

Schedule:

Certified Salary Schedule

Contracted Days and/or

Hours:

240

Exempt Status: Exempt

Job Class Code: 0160

Position Classification: Certified

Date Approved: May 12, 2025

Basic Function: Assist the Director of Special Education by providing administrative and technical staff assistance in the implementation of the policies and procedures related to special education services. Serve as a liaison to school district personnel in coordinating all programs and services related to students with special needs.

• Chair and/or attend admission and release committee (ARCs) as needed and upon requests from school staff and or parents.
• Consult with special education personnel regarding procedures, technology, record keeping and implementing Individual Education Programs to ensure compliance with State and Federal guidelines.
• Assist Director of Special Education with data collection for required federal, state and local reports.
• Assist school personnel in working with the transportation department regarding provision of transportation services to special education students.
• Monitor and coordinate the use of all special education forms at the school level including referral and placement forms, IEPs, data entry forms, child count forms, and other forms as may be required by district policy or state statute.
• Monitor and audit the due process folders at the school level.
• Supervise and evaluate special education staff and agency/program staff as assigned by the Director.
• Attend workshops, conferences, and meetings necessary to maintain and update professional knowledge and to provide professional development for school staff based on information obtained through these trainings.
• Assist with staff development projects as needed and facilitate various staff meetings or other groups as assigned.
• Monitor and facilitate Medicaid billing.
• Perform other special education related duties as may be requested by the Director of Special Programs.

• Due process including referral, timelines, ARC procedures, Least Restrictive Environments, etc.

• Demonstrates initiative in problem solving and completion of tasks.
• Schedules themselves effectively.
• Maintains self‑control and decorum in the full range of professional activities.
• Demonstrates an ability to accomplish tasks under pressure.
• Shows respect for others through use of courtesy and tact.
• Models and promotes high standards of professional ethics, honesty, and integrity.
• Prioritizes and follows through on tasks.
• Provides an open climate for communication.
• Expresses ideas orally in an effective manner.
• Communicates effectively in writing.
• Demonstrates efficient time‑management skills, including, but not limited to, following established routines, task completion, and following timelines.
• Communicates recommendations and/or suggestions clearly to all persons involved.

• Kentucky Certification for the Director of Special Education preferred but not required.
• Kentucky Certification in Special Education.
• Five years of successful teaching experience.
• Must have knowledge of the requirements of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).

Terms of Employment: Salary and work year to be established by the board of education.

Evaluation: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of board policy for certified personnel.

Position Type: Full‑Time

• Bachelor degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

• Jami Miller, Director of Special Education
• Central Office
• Phone: 502‑695‑6700
• Email: jami.millerchools.us