Director of Special Education Champion Local Schools

Position: Director of Special Education -- Champion Local Schools
Position Type:

Administration/Director

Date Posted:

5/21/2026

Location:

Champion Local Schools

Closing Date:

Until Filled

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The Champion Local School District is seeking a qualified applicant for the following position:

Position:

* Director of Special Education

* Starting 2026/2027 School Year

Anticipated Starting Date:

* July 27, 2026

Qualifications:

* Valid Ohio Administrative Specialist or Supervisory license (Preferred).

* Master's degree or higher in Educational Administration or Special Education.

* 5+ years in special education as a teacher or administrator.

* Expert in federal/state education law and the Ohio Improvement Process (OIP).

* Advanced proficiency in students with disabilities (SWD) identification, IAT/MTSS, and Child Find activities.

* Strong leadership, interpersonal communication, and problem-solving abilities.

* Training and experience in Social Emotional Learning (SEL) frameworks.

* OTES 2.0 certified preferred

* Successful BCII/FBI background checks.

Program Management and Compliance:

* Lead Child Find, Child Count, and identification processes for students with disabilities.

* Manage service delivery for resident students across district and out-of-district placements.

* Serve as District Representative and facilitator for IEP and MFE meetings.

* Ensure all actions align with Board of Education policies and state/federal mandates.

Instructional Leadership and Staff Development:

* Evaluate direct and related service staff; establish performance goals to drive growth.

* Conduct classroom observations and provide actionable feedback to certified staff.

* Design and facilitate in-service training on special education best practices.

* Collaborate on department goals and the development of inclusive programming.

Data Analysis and

Collaboration:

* Analyze local report cards and assessment data to improve achievement outcomes.

* Partner with teachers, principals, parents, and social service agencies to support student success.

* Support the Building Level Assistances Team (BLAT) and MTSS frameworks.

Contract:

* 199-Day Contract

Duties:

* As per job description, see attached

Supervisor:

* Superintendent and Building Principals

Remuneration:

* According to Board approved salary schedule

Application Process:

* Interested candidates may apply by email to the Superintendent at: john.grabowski by sending a letter of interest, resume, licensure, and background checks.

Champion School is an Equal Opportunity Employer