Preferred Personal and Professional Competencies

• Ability to plan and administer special educational programs that include training and supervision of staff.
• Ability to prepare a departmental program and supporting budgets.
• Ability to communicate with various stakeholders, from diverse backgrounds, professions, and experiences
• Demonstrated collaborative leadership skills
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with parents and students.

Major Job Responsibilities

• Ensure that the District is compliant in all areas of special education
• Collaborate with general education to develop and implement MTSS strategies
• Supervise special education staff and the ancillary staff assigned to support students and coordinate all related activities
• Lead the student services team (counselors, social workers, and behavior interventionists) in the development of district-wide procedures for students in need of mental health services.
• Provide guidance on successful instructional strategies for general education and special education teachers
• Supports the department with the development of appropriate professional development for both teachers and administrators
• Collaborative with the lead teachers regarding the implementation of special education services and programs at each school
• Collaborates with the ISD to ensure that students have access to ACT 18 programs as needed
• Recommends the continued improvement and development of special education programs/services and facilities
• Collaborates with the leadership team and various departments regarding the implementation of special education programming; provides guidance/direction related to compliance
• Supervises and evaluates the performance of the special education staff
• Analyzes the needs of schools to determine the advisability of modification of instructional program or procedures, administrative organization, and personnel assignment as it relates to students with disabilities
• Perform other duties as required