Executive Director, Special Services

Overview

POSITION: Executive Director of Special Ed Services

EXEMPT STATUS: Exempt

NUMBER OF DAYS: 226

PAY GRADE: Admin/Prof PG-9

DIVISION: Academics

DEPARTMENT: Teaching and Learning

REPORTS TO: Associate Superintendent

SUPERVISES: Assigned personnel

EDUCATION:

• Master’s Degree in Special Education or related field

EXPERIENCE: Five years of successful special education teaching experience

Position Function/Purpose

Direct the implementation and maintenance of programming for students ages 3-21 who receive services through Special Education, Section 504, Dyslexia, Homebound, and/or CEHI in conformance with District, State, and/or Federal requirements

Major Responsibilities

• Collaborates with campus principals for the purpose of providing services and programs for students served in special education, Section 504, dyslexia, homebound, and/or CEHI.
• Works collaboratively with other departments to meet district goals and ensure alignment of programs and services for students.
• Directs the implementation and compliance with State and Federal legislation related to special education, Section 504, Dyslexia, homebound, and/or CEHI.
• Supervises and evaluates department personnel for the purpose of ensuring delivery of services that conform to state and federal guidelines.
• Directs and monitors federal and local special education department budgets and local dyslexia budget for the purpose of fiscal efficiency in providing required services to students.
• Coordinates special education services with private schools and other agencies.
• Directs the Medicaid Administrative Claiming process and direct billing of Medicaid eligible special education services provided by the district.
• Facilitates meetings and professional development for the purpose of implementing and maintaining district special services programming.
• Coordinates with outside agencies to provide services to students who are parentally placed private school students or who are transitioning from Early Childhood Intervention (Part C-IDEA), and for students transitioning to post-secondary settings.
• Coordinates and ensures compliance of PEIMS data and compliance reporting for all programs in department.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Supervise and evaluate the performance of assigned personnel.

Qualification Requirements

Minimum

Education/Certification:

• Valid Texas teaching certificate
• Master’s Degree in Special Education or related field
• Supervisory Experience
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications deemed appropriate

Special Knowledge/

Skills:

• Understanding the individual needs of students with disabilities.
• Ability to communicate with all levels of students requiring special services and their parents.
• Ability to manage budget and supervise personnel.
• Effective organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work well with a diverse population.
• Ability to ensure the accuracy of data used in federal and state reporting for all departmental programs.
• Knowledgeable of state and federal guidelines, including IDEA, the Dyslexia state guidelines, and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

Minimum Experience:

• Five years of successful special education teaching experience
• Demonstrated leadership of other teachers
• Administrative/supervisory experience preferred.

Terms of

Contract:

According to district approved calendar

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Emotional - Maintain emotional control under stress
• Physical – Moderate carrying and lifting. Standing, sitting, walking, use of fingers, eyes and ears
• Environment – Inside normal office environment

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive description of all work requirements and responsibilities. Additionally, the minimum level of education noted as a requirement could be supplemented by commensurate experience and/or certification(s) as determined by the hiring manager.