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Special Education Leadership Support - Liberty Union-Thurston Local Schools

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Job Details

Job : 5890927

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Aug 18, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Title:

Liberty Union-Thurston Special Education Leadership Support

Qualifications

Master’s Degree in Education
Hold an Ohio Special Education Teacher’s Certificate in at least one of the areas of students with disabilities to be supervised
Hold an educational administrative specialist, principal, or supervisor certificate
Minimum of three (3) years of teaching and/or supervisory or administrative experience. (Administrative experience is highly desirable).
Required criminal background check
Meets USCIS I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification

Reports To:

Liberty Union-Thurston Local Director of Student Services and Liberty Union Elementary Principal

Job Goal:
Provide direction and organizational structure to the student services staff in the implementation of policies and procedures related to Federal and State laws for special education, Preschool, and other areas of student services at the elementary school, as assigned.

Performance Responsibilities

Provides leadership in the development, implementation, and coordination of the ESC’s curriculum and instructional programs.

Assists with programs in, but not limited to the following areas: special education programs for students with disabilities, preschool, Section 504

Collaborates the delivery and continuous improvement of special education programs

Collaboration of the delivery of student services, which supplement and support the district’s other educational programs and activities

Consults with the elementary principal on aspects of program implementation in the school

Assists with mandated reports for submission to the Ohio Department of Education

Assists building administration by interpreting district policies and procedures relating to students with disabilities

Provides leadership and direction to administrators, psychologists, general education and special education staff for the implementation of Federal law and Ohio rules for educating students with disabilities

Provides clear guidance to administrators and staff on Response to Intervention and Multi-Tiered Systems of Response

Actively provides leadership and direction to administrators, school counselors, and staff regarding requirements under Section 504

Participates in the placement of students with disabilities in alternative placements, including schools outside the district, scholarship, court placed, fostered out

Assists in developing district-wide policies concerning special education programs and student services

Develops procedures to maintain complete individual records of all children enrolled in special education

Recommends the approval of supplies, instructional materials, and curriculum used by special education, preschool, and ELL staff.

Advises all personnel on rules and regulations regarding all programs that relate to special education, Section 504, preschool and student services

Collaborating in the processes and procedures to ensure the accurate reporting of special education as it impacts the EMIS data management

Maintain an appropriate and professional rapport with coworkers & students

Communicate effectively with supervisor

Ensure safety of students

Promote positive public relations

Serve as a role model for students

Provide internal and external reports and presentations as requested

Maintain respect at all times for confidential information, e.g., test scores, student/personnel information

Successfully completes all district training requirements in a timely manner

Comply with all Board of Education policies

Other duties as assigned by Superintendent or her/his designee

Required Knowledge, Skills, Attitudes, and Other Responsibilities

Knowledge of Ohio’s Learning Standards and Quality Practices.

Ability to work effectively with others.

Ability to communicate ideas and directions clearly and effectively both orally and in writing.

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