Assistant Director - Special Services

GENERAL SUMMARY

This position's responsibilities include the implementation of all department goals to meet the district mission for inclusive educational programs for students with disabilities with a focus on instructional best practices and compliance. The assistant director provides leadership and direction of all assigned programs and is responsible for the success of those programs at designated locations. Responsibilities typically include supporting special education programs at the elementary level.

This position assists the executive director and/or designee with staffing, policy development, implementation of special education regulations, staff development, school support, data collection, record keeping, and the selection and evaluation of staff.

This position reports to the Director of Early Learning and Elementary Special Services. Incumbent(s) will supervise and/or lead other employees.

Required to deal with a wide range of staff and student achievement and behavior. May experience frequent interruptions and must be able to handle multiple tasks simultaneously. May be required to deal with distraught students/parents/staff. May be exposed to infectious diseases.

Physical Demands The employee is regularly required to talk, hear, and operate a computer, as well as hand-held learning devices and other office equipment. This position is active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, climbing and reaching throughout the day. The employee will use repetitive arm/hand motion and may occasionally lift and/or move items over 30 pounds. Specific vision abilities include close, distance, color, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

The employee may climb stairs or ride in elevators, depending on the worksite.

Environmental Factors Moderate to loud noise levels.

Education and Experience
Master's degree in administration or principal program. Must possess, and be able to maintain, valid certifications for building or program administration in the state of Washington. Previous building level administrative experience. Five years experience in public education, including special education, related services, and relevant administrative positions. Experience at multiple levels (elementary, middle school and high school) desirable.

Allowable Substitutions
Such alternatives to the above qualifications that the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Knowledge of, and demonstrated ability to apply credit theory, laws, practices and standards in all areas of special education services;
Knowledge and understanding of Title I/LAP, ELL, ECE AP Head Start and how these programs support special needs students;
Demonstrated skills in instructional leadership, research strategies, teambuilding, district level projects and instruction;
Demonstrated skills in effective relations with students, staff, parents, advisory committees, businesses, and the community with a visible and accessible presence;
Ability to understand the relationship among academic, special needs learning populations, and applied learning;
Ability to implement sound instructional and management skills, including education reform and alternative assessments;
Ability to provide input in maintaining and revising policies and procedures, and guidelines concerning special education programming;
Ability to recruit and select staff members and provide ongoing evaluation and in-service to maintain and improve staff performance;
Ability to use current research-based practices to improve content and sequence of the teaching/learning process and its outcomes for students with disabilities;
Ability to maintain confidential reports, records, and files in compliance with state/federal law;
Ability to establish and maintain positive, effective working relationships with those contacted in the performance of work;
Ability to maintain regular, reliable and punctual attendance.

Licenses/Special Requirements
Possession of, or the ability to obtain, a valid Washington State administrator certificate. Must maintain all licenses and certifications as a condition of continued employment. Successful clearance of criminal justice fingerprint and background check.

This is a Non-Represented, Manager Level 1 Exempt position

This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. District administration has the exclusive right to alter this job description giving consideration to the bargaining agreement. The statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the primary functions of this job, the level of knowledge and skill typically required and the scope of responsibility, but should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements.

Individual may perform other duties as assigned including work in other functional areas to provide classroom coverage,…