Special Services Director
Job in
Newark, Essex County, New Jersey, 07175, USA
Listed on 2026-03-01
Listing for:
SAVANNAH R-III SCHOOL DISTRICT
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-03-01
Job specializations:
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Management
Education Administration, Professional Development -
Education / Teaching
Education Administration, Academic, Professional Development
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Savannah R3 is seeking a collaborative, strategic, and student-centered leader to serve as Director of Special Services. This position provides district-wide leadership for special education and related services to ensure students with disabilities receive high-quality, compliant, and inclusive programming. This is a 12 month position, with a start date of July 1, 2026.
Position OverviewThe Director of Special Services oversees all aspects of special education, including compliance, instructional leadership, staffing, budgeting, and program development. The Director works closely with building principals and district leadership to ensure effective service delivery and strong outcomes for students.
Key Responsibilities- Ensure full compliance with IDEA, Section 504, ADA, and Missouri DESE regulations
- Oversee IEP development, evaluation timelines, and service implementation
- Lead inclusive practices and support Least Restrictive Environment (LRE) placement
- Supervise and evaluate special education staff
- Manage IDEA Part B funds and special education budget
- Coordinate Early Childhood Special Education and related services
- Oversee Medicaid reimbursement and required state reporting
- Monitor student achievement, behavioral data, and program effectiveness
- Facilitate collaborative partnerships with families and community agencies
- Support principals in complex student cases and legal processes
- Lead district response to compliance monitoring, complaints, or due process
- Missouri certification as Director of Special Education (or eligible)
- Master's degree required
- Minimum five years of successful special education experience
- Demonstrated leadership capacity
- Strong legal and compliance knowledge
- Instructional leadership mindset
- Skilled communicator and problem solver
- Calm, solution-oriented presence
- Commitment to inclusive, student-centered practices
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