Assistant Director of Special Education; Related Services

Assistant Director of Special Education (Related Services)

The Assistant Director of Special Education – Related Services is responsible for providing district wide leadership, coordination, and oversight of related services that support students with disabilities. This position ensures the effective delivery of speech-language, occupational therapy, physical therapy, school health and nursing, audiology, and other specialized services identified through the Individualized Education Program (IEP) process. The Assistant Director collaborates with school teams, service providers, families, and district leadership to ensure high-quality, equitable, and legally compliant service delivery while strengthening interdisciplinary collaboration and improving student outcomes.

The Assistant Director of Special Education – Related Services works in a professional district office and school-site environment. The position requires frequent collaboration with district leadership, school administrators, multidisciplinary teams, families, community agencies, medical professionals, and contracted service providers. Work is primarily performed during standard business hours; however, additional hours may be required to support staffing, IEP meetings, professional development, specialized student programming, or district initiatives.

The role requires regular use of computers, electronic documentation systems, data management platforms, and office technology. Regular travel between district office and school sites is expected.

The physical demands of this position are consistent with a professional administrative role requiring frequent school-site visits. The employee must be able to sit for extended periods while reviewing documentation, analyzing data, and planning district initiatives, as well as stand and walk during meetings, observations, trainings, and school visits. Occasional bending, reaching, and lifting of materials such as files, instructional resources, or technology equipment weighing up to approximately 20 pounds may be required.

The position requires clear verbal communication, sustained visual attention, and the ability to manage multiple priorities while responding effectively to student, staff, and family needs.

Work year: 12 months

Department/School:
Student Support

Salary:
Commensurate with experience (aligned to district administrative salary schedule)

Reports to:

Director of Special Education

Evaluation:
Administrative Evaluation

Supervises:
May supervise clerical staff