Director of Special Services

Position:
Director of Special Education Services (Posting #120)

Posting Date:
June 10, 2026 | Final date to receive applications:
June 24, 2026 | Availability:
July 1, 2026 | Term: 245 days | Salary:
Lewis County Salary Schedule + administrative supplement.

Location: Lewis County Schools, West Virginia.

• Valid West Virginia Professional Administrative certification with Superintendent or Supervisor General Instruction endorsement.
• Master’s degree in special education, educational leadership, or a related field.
• Prior successful administrative experience and special education teaching experience.
• Knowledge of federal and state laws and regulations governing special education.
• Proficiency in budgeting, grant funding, and financial management.
• Strong collaborative skills with educators, families, and the broader community.

• Plan, direct, and evaluate all educational programs for students with disabilities, including special education, gifted, 504 plans, IDEA, preschool, counseling, CIS, nursing, and Title IX services.
• Oversee and manage county‑wide special services programs, ensuring compliance with the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, Section 504, and West Virginia Policy 2419.
• Implement state and federal mandates, monitor policies across all county schools, and evaluate and identify students with disabilities or giftedness.
• Collaborate with district leaders to improve student achievement, graduation rates, and post‑secondary transitions.
• Supervise, mentor, and train special education staff; assist building principals in identifying needs and securing funding for IEP implementation.
• Collect, maintain, and submit legally required reports and data; oversee data analysis and reporting.
• Manage budgets, grant allocations, and staffing ratios for the department; administer financial records and grant expenditures.
• Resolve conflicts, mediate disputes, and conduct due‑process hearings.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Lewis County Salary Schedule applicable to degree level and experience, plus an administrative supplement.

The Lewis County Board of Education does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, disability, age, or national origin in employment and in the administration of any of its educational programs and activities.