Assistant Director of Academic Programs - Special Education

Assistant Director of Academic Programs – Special Education

Portland Public Schools

We are seeking a dynamic leader with a demonstrated record of improving student performance and eliminating achievement disparities to join us as our Assistant Director of Special Education Services with focus on the Grade K-12 level. This position will be part of Portland Public Schools’ Department of Special Education Services, reporting to the Senior Director of Special Education. The Assistant Director of Special Education supports a culture

District

Administrator Role Special Education

Position Type Full-time

$156,330 - $168,352

Responsibilities

• Integrates researched-based instructional programs and strategies for students with disabilities that align with the District’s general education program.
• Coordinates the implementation of best practice and oversight for our Focus Classroom learning environments (SES, CB, ISC).
• Analyzes data to apply critical thinking and problem solving skills to address student centered problems of practice.
• Assists in the planning, development, implementation, maintenance and evaluation of programs for individuals who qualify for special education services.
• Supports implementation of Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) in social emotional and academic domains.
• Plans and supports professional development regarding instructional programs and strategies for students with disabilities.
• Supervises, evaluates, and assists with the training of assigned District-level and site special education staff.
• Participates in the design, coordination and implementation of collaborative programs that support Least Restrictive Environment.
• Serves as a resource in the assessment and instructional planning of individuals who qualify for special education services.
• Provides direct support and assistance to site administrators and educators.
• Works with other central offices, departments and school staff to develop strategies that reduce inappropriate referrals for special education programs and services.
• Organizes and develops professional development opportunities that are aligned to their assigned building goals and objectives in supporting student achievement.
• Plans, designs and implements mandated components of IDEA as well as prepares documents and reports related to state and federal legislative compliance, (i.e. System Performance, Review and Improvement.
• Knowledge of K-12 and post K-12 requirements for IDEA.
• Recruit, evaluate, and manage special education staffing including certificated staff, paraprofessionals, and other support staff.
• Supervises and evaluates certificated and classified staff; and works on other duties as directed.

Knowledge Requirements:

• Demonstrated knowledge of public school laws and policies as they relate to the delivery of instructional service, including data privacy.
• Knowledge of student safety procedures.
• Knowledge and experience with school policies and procedures relating to special education and the administration of school district programs, including student suspensions.
• Demonstrated knowledge and implementation of Trauma Informed practices within schools.
• Knowledge of Oregon state and federal laws, rules, regulations, due process and requirements relating to special education.
• Knowledge and experience of writing and evaluating Individual Education Plans, and conducting functional behavioral assessments.

Qualifications:

• An active Oregon Administrative License issued by Teacher and Standards Practice Commission or the ability to obtain licensure by the first day of employment.
• A minimum of three (3) years of educational leadership experience in a PK-12 environment including a minimum of one (1) year of experience as an academic/educational administrative leader with demonstrated results in improving the academic performance of students is required or equivalent central office administrative experience.

Preferred Qualifications
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• Evidence of improving student achievement and outcomes.
• Evidence of strong conceptual, analytic, organizational and management skills, and demonstrated leadership ability; evidence of the ability to collaborate with diverse…