Director, Division of Business, Fiscal, and Information Systems

In the Department of Special Education and Services (DSES) under direction of the Chief Student Support Officer, plans, coordinates, and maintains fiscal operations, staffing, technology services, grants, Extended School Year, Medical Assistance project, the Autism Waiver Project, and Oasis/Special Services for the Office of Special Education and Student Services, as well as other technology-based supports. The director manages and assists in coordinating the use of federal, state, and local funds provided for special education and student services, the development of the annual operating budget, grant activities, and the special education staffing plan.

The director represents the office at various government and community functions. The director also will work in collaboration with the Department of Facilities Management. Physical Demands:
None Special Requirements:
Ability to work a flexible schedule and may be required to attend evening Board of Education and other school system meetings.

In the Department of Special Education and Services (DSES) under direction of the Chief Student Support Officer, plans, coordinates, and maintains fiscal operations, staffing, technology services, grants, Extended School Year, Medical Assistance project, the Autism Waiver Project, and Oasis/Special Services for the Office of Special Education and Student Services, as well as other technology-based supports. The director manages and assists in coordinating the use of federal, state, and local funds provided for special education and student services, the development of the annual operating budget, grant activities, and the special education staffing plan.

The director represents the office at various government and community functions. The director also will work in collaboration with the Department of Facilities Management. Physical Demands:
None Special Requirements:
Ability to work a flexible schedule and may be required to attend evening Board of Education and other school system meetings.

The wage range for this position is between $143,191 and $203,839.
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Offices

Rockville

Full-time

12

Day Job

Knowledge of the Code of Maryland Regulations (COMAR) (13A.05.05); the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), (P.L. 101-476), formerly the Education of the Handicapped Act (P.L. 94-142); the Americans with Disabilities Act;
Elementary Secondary Education Act; other legislation that impacts students with disabilities;
Board Policy IOB - Education of Students with Disabilities; and policies related to student services. Demonstrated leadership ability to manage the workflow of the office, to develop and maintain a variety of in-depth financial and fiscal records, to prepare budgets and reports in a clear and concise manner, and to work effectively with school administrators, executive staff, community groups, and parents.

Must be able to make decisions in accordance with established procedures and practices, and exercise judgment. Considerable knowledge of continuous improvement principles and practices. Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills. This position requires the knowledge of or the ability to quickly obtain and apply the six leadership standards established for the Montgomery County Association of Administrators and Principals (MCAAP) Administrative and Supervisory Professional Growth System (MCAAP PGS).

Education Training

Experience:

Master?s degree from an accredited college or university. Additional graduate coursework in special education and administration/supervision preferred. Administrative experience strongly preferred (three years). Completion of Observing and Analyzing Teaching (OAT) I required, OAT II preferred. Demonstrated successful experience with budget and staffing procedures, process management, including planning for extended year (or extended day) programs. Other combinations of applicable education, training, and technological experience that provide the knowledge, abilities, and skills necessary to perform effectively in the position may be considered.

Certificate License:
Meets Maryland certification requirements for Administrator I certification. Certification in special education or related services…