Director of Special Education Champion Local Schools Job Niles area,Ohio USA,Education / Teaching

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
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