Director – Office Of Special Services

Director – Office of Special Services

Reports To:

Ex. Director of OSS

Bargaining Unit: NRSUP

Department: Office of Special Services

Salary

Schedule:

25-26 NRSUP

Employment Type: Certificated

Salary Range: $172,882 - $181,986

FLSA Status: Salary

Hours per Day: 8.0

Days per Year: 248 (+12 Holidays) = 260

Belonging is a core value in the South Kitsap School District. We are passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable learning environment for all students and staff. We actively seek to understand the complex and rich identities of self and others and lean into and engage in courageous conversations. We know the educational environment is enhanced when diverse groups of people with unique ideas come together to learn and grow.

• Maintain and enhance a sense of belonging and success for traditionally marginalized populations.
• Cultivate and develop inclusive and equitable working relationship with students, families, staff and community members.
• Demonstrate understanding of our unique cultures and celebrate differences.
• Embrace and actively promote an inclusive and equitable learning environment.

South Kitsap School District is the second-largest school district in Kitsap County and serves nearly 9,000 students within its 360 square miles. Our strategic goals focus on establishing uniformly high standards to meet the needs of all learners, effectively involving parents and community, and retaining quality staff. The District’s sixteen schools include ten elementary schools, three middle schools, one school of choice, one alternative learning center, and one four-year comprehensive high school.

South Kitsap School District is proud to have knowledgeable, talented, and dedicated staff among the 1,900 employees, 650 of whom are teachers.

This position is for the  school year beginning July 1, 2026.

The Director of Special Education will report directly to the Executive Director of Special Services. The director will work collaboratively to plan, implement, supervise, and evaluate all aspects of the district's special education services. This role is pivotal to ensuring that the district's special education services and programs are innovative, inclusive, and in compliance with state and federal regulations. The Director will work collaboratively to envision and execute the special education services of the district.

• Provide visionary leadership in the development and implementation of special education programs and curriculum-related initiatives.
• Foster inclusive and equitable working relationships among students, families, staff, and community members, enhancing the sense of belonging and success for all, particularly traditionally marginalized populations.
• Communicate effectively with a diverse array of stakeholders, including staff, students, parents, and community members, promoting the mission of special education within the district.
• Serve as a consensus-builder and problem-solver.
• Maintain high professional and ethical standards, ensuring strong relationships with staff, students, and parents based on respect, integrity, and accountability.
• Supervise and evaluate certificated and classified staff, facilitating professional development and growth opportunities.
• Lead the planning, development, and implementation of strategic initiatives, including grant procurement and project management, while maintaining accurate fiscal records.
• Interpret and apply federal and state laws and regulations related to special education to ensure district compliance.
• Collaborate with Human Resources to manage staffing allocations and oversee the hiring of related services staff.
• Coordinate and supervise all special education programs across the district, including program evaluation, facilities assessment, curriculum development, and parent engagement strategies.
• Serve as a key liaison between the district's central office and individual schools or work sites, aligning special education services with the district's overall instructional vision.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by supervisor.

• Demonstrated…