Special Education Director

Special Education Director

Association of Charter School Education Services Peñasco Independent School District - Peñasco, New Mexico Open in Google Maps

Job : 5857807
Final date to receive applications: Sep 04, 2026 11:59 PM (Mountain Standard Time)
Posted: Jul 28, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

QUALIFICATIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE

DIRECTOR OF SPECIAL EDUCATION

POSITION: DIRECTOR/COORDINATOR OF SPECIAL EDUCATION

QUALIFICATIONS
:

• Elementary and/or Secondary Licensure in Special Education or currently working on Licensure.
• Administrative Licensure by New Mexico Public Education Department or currently working in an approved planned program with a University/ College leading towards an NMPED
• Administrative License.
• Knowledgeable about or experience involving school administration and school finances.
• Demonstrate leadership qualities.
• Other qualifications determined to be necessary by the Superintendent.

REPORTS TO:

Superintendent

SUPERVISES:
Regular K-12 Special Education, and other assigned Categorical State/ Federal/Private Funded Programs; inclusive of Technology and assigned licensed and Non-Licensed Personnel/Administrative Personnel.

JOB GOAL:
To provide direction to the Peñasco Independent School District with regards to their Special Education Program. All tasks and responsibilities will be carried out under the direct guidance and supervision of the Superintendent.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

Director of Special

Education:

• Direct(s), coordinate(s), monitor(s), implements(s), supervise(s), and assess(es) assigned and/or existing State and Federal instructional programs, such as: REC/IDEA B (Entitlement, Discretionary, Pre-school), Special Education Program, Child Find, Section 504, and/or other IDEA-B Grants that become available inclusive of other assigned programs as funding becomes available.
• Comply with all rules and regulations applicable to all programs, develop a Special education Manual with assistance of REC #2 and ensure compliance with Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and provide training.
• Schedule educational, appraisal and review committee meetings, for regular and new students.
• Train Principals about the importance of attending IEP Meetings for Special Education as applicable.
• Attend all initial and 3-year re-evaluation IEP Meetings for Special Education.
• Implement General Screening and Student Assessment Team Plan.
• Implement and supervise Full Inclusion Programs in order to obtain the least restrictive environment (LRE) as per IDEA B Application.
• Meet regularly with diagnostician(s) and therapists and contractors for ancillary services.
• Meet with special and regular education staff, counselors, administrators, and other staff regarding program implementation and student services.
• Meet with staff and administration to open lines of communication and address programmatic concerns.
• Meet regularly with administrators and District Leadership Team (DLT) members to discuss, plan and communicate about the special education program.
• Review and coordinate with the STARS Coordinator at every reporting period, to ensure the data submitted to the state are accurate and timely in accordance with the NMPED timeline.
• Prepare, review and submit other data required by the NMPED Special Education Bureau in accordance with their reporting calendar.
• Train special education staff, counselors, administrators and other applicable staff regarding the Medicaid Reimbursement Process.
• Oversee and implement the Medicaid Reimbursement Process, including the Random Time Sampling Report and others, as required by the Human Services Department.
• Establish and facilitate a Parent Advisory Committee for Special Education Programs inclusive of the Gifted Program.
• Review master teaching schedules, Kindergarten through 12 th grades and make recommendations for School Administration and Superintendent’s approval.
• Provide periodic instructional program observation(s).
• Assess and monitor applicable Summer School Enhancement Programs such as Extended School Year (ESY) for students along with applicable administrative staff.
• Serve as the district liaison for training and communication on student…