Executive Director of Special Education; C133-2526

POSITION

Executive Director of Special Education

Chief Academic Officer

Special Education Directors, Assistant Directors, and Support Staff – Certified/Non-Certified

The Executive Director of Special Education is responsible for overseeing the identification, evaluation, service provision, and program development for students with disabilities to ensure compliance with the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and Connecticut and federal regulations.

The Executive Director also serves as the primary instructional leader in monitoring educational access to and benefit from the general education curriculum through the provision of modifications and accommodations for students with disabilities.

• Leads, communicates, and implements special education programs that support student access, achievement, and wellbeing
• Responds to principal and school staff needs related to policy and procedural clarification
• Supports principals and school staff in identifying and securing appropriate programs and resources for students
• Collaborates with the Executive Directors in the Office of Academics to ensure effective Tier 1, 2, and 3 instruction and support for all students
• Works collaboratively with the Director of Elementary Teaching and Learning and Director of Secondary Teaching and Learning to ensure consistent implementation of high‑quality practices in all schools

• Assesses systemic needs and develops programs to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local laws, Board policies, and regulations
• Advises administrators and staff on the legal obligations of the district and the rights of students and families under applicable programs and legal authorities
• Oversees and provides documentation of compliance with federal and state special education laws and legislation, including IDEA, to the State Department of Education
• Provides staff with guidance regarding special education laws and other appropriate statutes
• Recommends policies and procedures related to special education services
• Ensures that parents of children with special needs receive appropriate training to assist them in understanding and fulfilling their role in the education of their child

• Responsible for the development, implementation, and evaluation of special education programs, policies, and procedures in accordance with state laws and regulations
• Plans professional development incorporating differentiation of instruction, curriculum modifications and accommodations, co‑teaching, and instructional strategies
• Collects and analyzes student assessment data to monitor academic progress
• Oversees the computer data management system used by the Special Education Department to record information on each child with special needs, and maintains and monitors student records as required by state regulations
• Supervises the referral of children placed in out‑of‑district programming

• Directs, supervises, and evaluates the work of special education directors, assistant directors, and support staff
• Assists building administrators with the personnel process in recruiting, selecting, and supervising special education teachers
• Conducts professional development for special education staff and school‑based personnel on programs, services, and best practices

• Plans, administers, and coordinates special education programming in alignment with district goals and strategic priorities
• Responsible for IDEA Grant budget preparation, implementation, and fiscal accountability for special education programs
• Facilitates the development, monitoring, and utilization of the departmental budget and state and federal grants
• Develops and revises department policies, procedures, and programs as needed
• Coordinates related programs with appropriate local, state, and federal programs and regulatory bodies
• Collaborates with general and special education instructional directors and building administrators on student discipline, transfer, placement, promotion, retention, and record‑keeping
• Collaborates…