26 - Assistant Director of Exceptional Student Services

Assistant Director Of Exceptional Student Services

This posting will remain open until filled. It is essential that all employees of Pueblo School District 60 understand our mission is to provide a high-quality education that assures each student the knowledge, skills, and dispositions to lead a life of purpose and impact. Employees support the community and thrive in connecting with our students by embracing the core values of the district, which state:
We believe that the success of every student is our most important commitment. We believe that collaboration and engagement with our community, parents, staff, and students are essential to our success. We believe that we must act with integrity, celebrate diversity, and promote equity. We believe that each individual must be treated with dignity and respect. We believe that the social and emotional well being of our students is as important as their academic needs.

We believe that it is our responsibility to provide a safe, positive, and supportive environment for our students and staff. We believe that our community heritage, traditions, and history should inform our response to future student and district needs. As we embrace these values and consider their impact, we will achieve our vision of being a high performing school district that inspires community confidence.

Each employee plays a part, and that contribution should bring us closer to helping each student achieve their dreams.

Job Title:

Assistant Director of Exceptional Student Services

Work Year: 220 days

Department:
Exceptional Student Services

Reports To:

Executive Director of Exceptional Student Services

Salary Range: APT Salary Schedule

Benefits:
Fringe Benefits based on Schedule C Benefits Status: FLSA Status:
Exempt

The Assistant Director of Exceptional Student Services is responsible for providing assistance, guidance, and leadership to support the Executive Director of ESS and the district in meeting the achievement needs of students with disabilities. Assist in the supervision of special education programs in all preschool, elementary, middle school, high school, transition, charter, and alternative schools. Assist in determining: the types of programs for each school building, the level of staff to serve students (licensed and classified), verify correct licensure of each special education provider, budget allocations to support instruction, support and train principals in regard to special education issues, determine legal conformity and properly ensures programming and service delivery compliance.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. The physical demands, work environment factors, and mental functions described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Required:

• Master's Degree in Education or related field
• Colorado Director of Special Education License or eligibility at time of hire
• Five (5) years of experience as a building administrator or district administration related to special education
• Previous successful experience in ESS at all levels (prek-12)
• Valid Colorado Driver License
• Employee must complete a fingerprint-based criminal background check and must be cleared by the Office of Human Resources
• Must be able to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing, using proper grammar and vocabulary

Preferred:

• Previous experience in Pueblo School District 60
• Previous Child Find experience
• Experience with transition IEP's
• Experience in policy development at local, state, or national level

Knowledge of current theories, practices, and techniques in the education of students with disabilities

Knowledge of special education curriculum, instructional management, and behavior management strategies

Knowledge of federal, state, and local rules, regulations,…