Director - Special Services, Special Education

General Summary

This position's responsibilities include the implementation of all department goals to meet the district mission for instructional support. The director is responsible for directing all district programs that traditionally were departmentalized and for the success of those programs at designated locations. Programs typically included within this area of responsibility are special education programs at all levels mandated, extended school year services, federally funded supplementary programs, regular education and handicapped student suspensions/expulsions, seriously behaviorally disabled program, home‑hospital, home schooling, health curriculum health services program.

The director also drafts, supports, and monitors 504 plans for students.

• Develop strategies, materials, curriculum, and processes to meet student needs in all instructional support programs in concert with district mission, goals, and objectives.
• Initiate, coordinate, and supervise in‑service for regular and instructional staff on issues related to the success of students within the instructional support responsibility; train staff to use multiple decision‑making processes for site‑based program management.
• Develop an ongoing evaluation process for instructional support programs and respond to the implications of the data gathered.
• Develop and disseminate management plans for all instructional support services. Monitor all locations to ensure compliance with all program regulations and policies, including preparation of all federal, state, and district reports.
• Initiate and carry out needs assessments of students, staff, and facilities for program planning and implementation; coordinate individual student transportation requirements with parents, the program, and building administrators.
• Provide assistance in recruitment and hiring of qualified instructional support staff. Plan and supervise extended school year activities.
• Develop budgets that are responsive to the collaborative vision for meeting the needs of each student.
• Form and lead mandated citizens' advisory groups and task forces. Be actively involved at local, state, and federal administrative and program association meetings as a district representative. Establish and maintain liaisons, including contractual relationships with appropriate public agencies including inter‑district agreements.
• Coordinate student placement in instructional support programs. Plan and implement effective student transitions between elementary and secondary programs addressing curricular, social, and program focuses.
• Responsible for drafting, supporting, and monitoring of 504 plans relating to students and staff.
• Perform such other duties as may be assigned by the Superintendent or designee.

This position reports to the Executive Director for Special Services.

Master’s degree in an administration and five years of experience in public education, including special education, related services, and relevant administrative positions. Must have valid certifications for building or program administration in the state of Washington.

Allowable Substitutions:
The board may find alternative qualifications appropriate and acceptable.

Requires fingerprinting and background check to determine that there have been no convictions involving physical molestation, abuse, injury, or neglect of a minor.

This is a non‑union, Director Level 1 exempt position.

The preceding list of essential functions is not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary.

Salaries/Wages: $ annual salary.

• Insurance
• Retirement Plans
• Paid Time Off or Vacation
• Paid Holidays

Non‑Discrimination Policy:
Bethel School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, ethnicity, color, religion, creed, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, homelessness, immigration or citizenship status, disability, neurodivergence, the use of a trained dog guide or service animal, age, and honorably discharged veteran or military status and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups.

The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination:
Civil Rights Compliance / Gender‑Inclusive Schools Coordinator, Debbie Carlman, dcarlman, ;
Title IX Coordinator, Mel Boyd, mboyd, ; and 504 Coordinator, Melissa Munson‑Merritt, mmunsonmer, . All individuals may be reached at 516 176th Street East, Spanaway, WA 98387. Title IX inquiries may also be directed toward the U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights (OCR). Information about the nondiscrimination and sex‑based discrimination policies and grievance procedures, and how to report a concern or complaint: bethelsd.org.