Program Administrator - Special Education

Program Administrator – Special Education

Job

• Date Posted: 6/5/2026
• Location:
  
  LESD District Office
• Date Available:
  
  07/01/2026
• Closing Date: 06/19/2026

Program Administrator, Special Education

Special Education

Director of Special Education

Exempt

Licensed Administrative

The Program Administrator provides leadership, oversight, and administration of assigned special education programs and services. This position is responsible for program implementation, personnel supervision, fiscal stewardship, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement to support positive outcomes for students with disabilities.

In collaboration with staff, constituent districts, families, community partners, and state agencies, the Program Administrator advances equitable, inclusive, and evidence‑based practices that promote high‑quality services, foster a community of belonging, and support agency priorities and student success.

• Lead implementation, operation, and ongoing improvement of assigned programs within established service area direction.
• Support the development and implementation of program goals, priorities, and service delivery models aligned with agency expectations.
• Ensure assigned programs operate in alignment with federal and state requirements, agency policies, and contractual obligations.
• Apply evidence‑based practices that support improved student outcomes and program effectiveness.
• Collect and analyze program data to inform operational decisions and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Coordinate services and resources to support the needs of students with disabilities within assigned programs.
• Participate in assigned program‑level committees, teams, and collaborative initiatives.

• Provide direct supervision, direction, and performance oversight for assigned licensed and classified staff.
• Conduct employee evaluations in accordance with agency processes and expectations.
• Support recruitment, selection, onboarding, assignment, and retention of staff within assigned programs.
• Provide coaching, mentoring, and professional learning opportunities to support staff effectiveness.
• Implement agency policies, procedures, and applicable collective bargaining agreement provisions.
• Address employee performance concerns and implement corrective actions in collaboration with supervisory leadership.

• Monitor compliance with IDEA, Oregon Administrative Rules, Oregon Department of Education requirements, agency policies, and applicable contractual obligations.
• Support implementation of individualized student services in alignment with legal and procedural requirements.
• Assist with resolution of complaints, audits, corrective actions, and other compliance‑related processes.
• Establish and maintain procedures that support consistent and effective service delivery.
• Support staff in the implementation of instructional, behavioral, and related service practices.

• Develop and manage assigned program budgets in accordance with agency fiscal procedures.
• Monitor expenditures and support appropriate use of allocated resources.
• Assist with grant‑related implementation and reporting as assigned.
• Oversee acquisition and organization of instructional materials, assessments, adaptive equipment, and other program resources.
• Make fiscally responsible recommendations within assigned program budgets and priorities.

• Serve as a liaison for assigned programs among ESD staff, constituent districts, families, and community partners.
• Provide consultation and technical assistance related to assigned program services and operations.
• Facilitate communication regarding program services, procedures, and operational updates.
• Participate in interagency meetings, committees, and collaborative groups as assigned.
• Support positive working relationships that promote coordinated…