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Lane Education Service District is Hiring an Executive Director, Special Education Near Eugene, OR
- Complete job description is attached.
- Please ensure that your cover letter explains how your experience and interest make you an ideal candidate for this position.
- Effectively engage with individuals in a culturally appropriate and responsive manner.
- The employee will demonstrate professionalism and appropriate judgment in behavior, speech, and dress in a neat, clean, and appropriate professional manner for the assignment and work setting.
- Utilize appropriate equipment and software as established for agency use as well as other equipment and software appropriate to the assignment.
- Maintain regular and punctual attendance.
- Confer regularly with immediate supervisor.
- Follow all District work procedures and reasonable requests by proper authority.
- Perform program responsibilities in accordance with statutes, administrative rules, policies, and collective bargaining agreements.
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to bend, reach, perform repetitive motions, sit, stand, move about, hear and speak. Employee is required to perform significant work at a computer display terminal.
- The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds.
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
- Frequent travel to locations outside the agency for meetings and activities that may occur during the day; occasional travel for meetings and activities during the evening or on weekends.
- Special Education
- At-risk Students
- Professional development for employees who provide those services
- Executive Director-Special Education.pdf
- Complete job description is attached.
- Please ensure that your cover letter explains how your experience and interest make you an ideal candidate for this position.
- Effectively engage with individuals in a culturally appropriate and responsive manner.
- The employee will demonstrate professionalism and appropriate judgment in behavior, speech, and dress in a neat, clean, and appropriate professional manner for the assignment and work setting.
- Utilize appropriate equipment and software as established for agency use as well as other equipment and software appropriate to the assignment.
- Maintain regular and punctual attendance.
- Confer regularly with immediate supervisor.
- Follow all District work procedures and reasonable requests by proper authority.
- Perform program responsibilities in accordance with statutes, administrative rules, policies, and collective bargaining agreements.
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to bend, reach, perform repetitive motions, sit, stand, move about, hear and speak. Employee is required to perform significant work at a computer display terminal.
- The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds.
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
- Frequent travel to locations outside the agency for meetings and activities that may occur during the day; occasional travel for meetings and activities during the evening or on weekends.
- Special Education
- At-risk Students
- Professional development for employees who provide those services
- Executive Director-Special Education.pdf
JobID: 997
Position Type:
Administrative - Licensed/Exec Director, Special Education
Administrative - Licensed/Exec Director, Special Education
Date Posted:
2/29/2024
2/29/2024
Location:
Lane ESD - Main Campus
Lane ESD - Main Campus
Date Available:
07/01/2024
07/01/2024
Closing Date:
03/24/2024 Executive Director, Special Education
Position Type: Licensed Administrative; Exempt
FTE: 1.0 FTE
Salary: $135,251 - $156,612 (based on 2024-25 salary schedule)
Duration: Permanent
Start Date: As mutally agreed upon selection
Calendar: 260 day
Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision insurance, paid leaves and holidays, Public Employee Retirement (PERS).
Notes:
POSITION PURPOSE
Direct all programs and services related to the Special Education Service Area. The specific goal is to provide a unified and integrated program in the constituent districts as authorized by ESD service resolutions, grants and other appropriate funding.
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES
03/24/2024 Executive Director, Special Education
Position Type: Licensed Administrative; Exempt
FTE: 1.0 FTE
Salary: $135,251 - $156,612 (based on 2024-25 salary schedule)
Duration: Permanent
Start Date: As mutally agreed upon selection
Calendar: 260 day
Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision insurance, paid leaves and holidays, Public Employee Retirement (PERS).
Notes:
POSITION PURPOSE
Direct all programs and services related to the Special Education Service Area. The specific goal is to provide a unified and integrated program in the constituent districts as authorized by ESD service resolutions, grants and other appropriate funding.
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Direct the operation of all programs/services related to the Special Education Service Area.
2. Authorize the employment, assignment, discipline, or discharge of Service Area employees in accordance with ESD policies, federal and state statutes and the current ESD labor contract.
3. Demonstrate and apply knowledge of effective special education research and practices in the provision of quality services to students.
4. Develop and/or participate in work teams designed to carry out all organizational functions.
5. Develop long and short-term plans to provide special education-related services to the ESD and local districts.
6. Act as a liaison for special education issues between Lane ESD and appropriate state and federal agencies.
7. Demonstrate skills in communication with staff and constituents.
8. Develop and implement a Special Education Service Area plan to continuously upgrade the knowledge and skills of all employees.
9. Develop and implement a continuing strategy to evaluate and redesign as needed, Special Education Service Area services to local districts.
10. Develop and administer the Service Area operating budget in accordance with ESD policies and procedures.
11. Assure the evaluation of Area staff as required by the adopted evaluation programs.
12. Perform highly complex and confidential communication with staff, constituent districts and other professionals.
13. Serve as a positive member of the agency administrative team and provide leadership in developing and maintaining inter-department cooperation.
14. Actively participate in and provide leadership to professional associations appropriate to the Service Area.
15. Perform at a high level of independence and decision making.
16. Perform work with high financial responsibility and consequence of error.
17. Perform other duties and assume other responsibilities as assigned by the Superintendent.WORK EXPECTATIONSQUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS
Education and Experience
The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The goal of Lane ESD Special Education is to provide Lane County School Districts with services for students with special needs. According to the IDEA Rehabilitation Act, programs must comply with federal and state laws and related Oregon Revised Statutes and Oregon Administrative Rules.
Services to Children with Special Needs with special needs, including but not limited to:
In providing services to Lane County school districts, Lane ESD seeks to fulfill our core purpose of Shaping the Future: Supporting Excellence in Education. Lane ESD employees strive to embody core values of equity, commitment, leadership, collaboration, and integrity.
The mission of education service districts is to assist school districts and the Department of Education in achieving Oregon’s educational goals by providing equitable, high quality, cost-effective and locally responsive educational services at a regional level. The ESD partners with school districts, local universities and community college, and other community agencies in providing quality services to the component school districts in Lane County.
Lane Education Service District provides a wide array of services to the 16 School Districts in Lane County serving about 45,000 students. Services in special education, school improvement, technology, and administrative services are designed to support districts in meeting the challenge of serving a diverse student population. We focus on systemic school improvement, multicultural curriculum, and assisting districts in development of students who are well prepared to be global citizens. Additional information about Lane ESD is available at www.lesd.k12.or.us
Lane ESD is an equal opportunity employer, and complies with federal and state statutes which prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, handicap and marital status.
2. Authorize the employment, assignment, discipline, or discharge of Service Area employees in accordance with ESD policies, federal and state statutes and the current ESD labor contract.
3. Demonstrate and apply knowledge of effective special education research and practices in the provision of quality services to students.
4. Develop and/or participate in work teams designed to carry out all organizational functions.
5. Develop long and short-term plans to provide special education-related services to the ESD and local districts.
6. Act as a liaison for special education issues between Lane ESD and appropriate state and federal agencies.
7. Demonstrate skills in communication with staff and constituents.
8. Develop and implement a Special Education Service Area plan to continuously upgrade the knowledge and skills of all employees.
9. Develop and implement a continuing strategy to evaluate and redesign as needed, Special Education Service Area services to local districts.
10. Develop and administer the Service Area operating budget in accordance with ESD policies and procedures.
11. Assure the evaluation of Area staff as required by the adopted evaluation programs.
12. Perform highly complex and confidential communication with staff, constituent districts and other professionals.
13. Serve as a positive member of the agency administrative team and provide leadership in developing and maintaining inter-department cooperation.
14. Actively participate in and provide leadership to professional associations appropriate to the Service Area.
15. Perform at a high level of independence and decision making.
16. Perform work with high financial responsibility and consequence of error.
17. Perform other duties and assume other responsibilities as assigned by the Superintendent.WORK EXPECTATIONS
Education and Experience
1. Master’s Degree from an accredited institution in Special Education with specialization in at least one area of Special Education;
2. A valid Oregon administrative license;
3. Five (5) years teaching and/or consulting in Special Education;
4. Two (2) years of successful experience managing special education programs in a highly service oriented organization.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities2. A valid Oregon administrative license;
3. Five (5) years teaching and/or consulting in Special Education;
4. Two (2) years of successful experience managing special education programs in a highly service oriented organization.
1. Ability to plan and administer the service area budget process and to make effective use of available resources. Successful experience in managing fiscal, personnel, and purchasing functions within an equivalent organization.
2. Ability to communicate openly, honestly and directly and demonstrate high level writing and verbal skills.
3. Ability to build work groups of highly skilled employees into cohesive teams.
4. Ability to understand and complete tasks and give direction in a manner easily understood by employees.
5. Ability to discern important ESD and constituent district issues and work as a partner to build programs.
6. Ability to delegate appropriate responsibility and authority to employees and to regularly monitor progress of their work.
7. Ability to build and maintain working relationships with similar entities to develop joint programs beneficial to all.
PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS2. Ability to communicate openly, honestly and directly and demonstrate high level writing and verbal skills.
3. Ability to build work groups of highly skilled employees into cohesive teams.
4. Ability to understand and complete tasks and give direction in a manner easily understood by employees.
5. Ability to discern important ESD and constituent district issues and work as a partner to build programs.
6. Ability to delegate appropriate responsibility and authority to employees and to regularly monitor progress of their work.
7. Ability to build and maintain working relationships with similar entities to develop joint programs beneficial to all.
The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The goal of Lane ESD Special Education is to provide Lane County School Districts with services for students with special needs. According to the IDEA Rehabilitation Act, programs must comply with federal and state laws and related Oregon Revised Statutes and Oregon Administrative Rules.
Services to Children with Special Needs with special needs, including but not limited to:
More information on Lane ESD's services can be found in the 2023-25 Local Service Plan - Year Two.
About Lane ESDIn providing services to Lane County school districts, Lane ESD seeks to fulfill our core purpose of Shaping the Future: Supporting Excellence in Education. Lane ESD employees strive to embody core values of equity, commitment, leadership, collaboration, and integrity.
The mission of education service districts is to assist school districts and the Department of Education in achieving Oregon’s educational goals by providing equitable, high quality, cost-effective and locally responsive educational services at a regional level. The ESD partners with school districts, local universities and community college, and other community agencies in providing quality services to the component school districts in Lane County.
Lane Education Service District provides a wide array of services to the 16 School Districts in Lane County serving about 45,000 students. Services in special education, school improvement, technology, and administrative services are designed to support districts in meeting the challenge of serving a diverse student population. We focus on systemic school improvement, multicultural curriculum, and assisting districts in development of students who are well prepared to be global citizens. Additional information about Lane ESD is available at www.lesd.k12.or.us
Lane ESD is an equal opportunity employer, and complies with federal and state statutes which prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, handicap and marital status.
Attachment(s):
JobID: 997
Position Type:
Administrative - Licensed/Exec Director, Special Education
Administrative - Licensed/Exec Director, Special Education
Date Posted:
2/29/2024
2/29/2024
Location:
Lane ESD - Main Campus
Lane ESD - Main Campus
Date Available:
07/01/2024
07/01/2024
Closing Date:
03/24/2024 Executive Director, Special Education
Position Type: Licensed Administrative; Exempt
FTE: 1.0 FTE
Salary: $135,251 - $156,612 (based on 2024-25 salary schedule)
Duration: Permanent
Start Date: As mutally agreed upon selection
Calendar: 260 day
Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision insurance, paid leaves and holidays, Public Employee Retirement (PERS).
Notes:
POSITION PURPOSE
Direct all programs and services related to the Special Education Service Area. The specific goal is to provide a unified and integrated program in the constituent districts as authorized by ESD service resolutions, grants and other appropriate funding.
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES
03/24/2024 Executive Director, Special Education
Position Type: Licensed Administrative; Exempt
FTE: 1.0 FTE
Salary: $135,251 - $156,612 (based on 2024-25 salary schedule)
Duration: Permanent
Start Date: As mutally agreed upon selection
Calendar: 260 day
Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision insurance, paid leaves and holidays, Public Employee Retirement (PERS).
Notes:
POSITION PURPOSE
Direct all programs and services related to the Special Education Service Area. The specific goal is to provide a unified and integrated program in the constituent districts as authorized by ESD service resolutions, grants and other appropriate funding.
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Direct the operation of all programs/services related to the Special Education Service Area.
2. Authorize the employment, assignment, discipline, or discharge of Service Area employees in accordance with ESD policies, federal and state statutes and the current ESD labor contract.
3. Demonstrate and apply knowledge of effective special education research and practices in the provision of quality services to students.
4. Develop and/or participate in work teams designed to carry out all organizational functions.
5. Develop long and short-term plans to provide special education-related services to the ESD and local districts.
6. Act as a liaison for special education issues between Lane ESD and appropriate state and federal agencies.
7. Demonstrate skills in communication with staff and constituents.
8. Develop and implement a Special Education Service Area plan to continuously upgrade the knowledge and skills of all employees.
9. Develop and implement a continuing strategy to evaluate and redesign as needed, Special Education Service Area services to local districts.
10. Develop and administer the Service Area operating budget in accordance with ESD policies and procedures.
11. Assure the evaluation of Area staff as required by the adopted evaluation programs.
12. Perform highly complex and confidential communication with staff, constituent districts and other professionals.
13. Serve as a positive member of the agency administrative team and provide leadership in developing and maintaining inter-department cooperation.
14. Actively participate in and provide leadership to professional associations appropriate to the Service Area.
15. Perform at a high level of independence and decision making.
16. Perform work with high financial responsibility and consequence of error.
17. Perform other duties and assume other responsibilities as assigned by the Superintendent.WORK EXPECTATIONSQUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS
Education and Experience
The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The goal of Lane ESD Special Education is to provide Lane County School Districts with services for students with special needs. According to the IDEA Rehabilitation Act, programs must comply with federal and state laws and related Oregon Revised Statutes and Oregon Administrative Rules.
Services to Children with Special Needs with special needs, including but not limited to:
In providing services to Lane County school districts, Lane ESD seeks to fulfill our core purpose of Shaping the Future: Supporting Excellence in Education. Lane ESD employees strive to embody core values of equity, commitment, leadership, collaboration, and integrity.
The mission of education service districts is to assist school districts and the Department of Education in achieving Oregon’s educational goals by providing equitable, high quality, cost-effective and locally responsive educational services at a regional level. The ESD partners with school districts, local universities and community college, and other community agencies in providing quality services to the component school districts in Lane County.
Lane Education Service District provides a wide array of services to the 16 School Districts in Lane County serving about 45,000 students. Services in special education, school improvement, technology, and administrative services are designed to support districts in meeting the challenge of serving a diverse student population. We focus on systemic school improvement, multicultural curriculum, and assisting districts in development of students who are well prepared to be global citizens. Additional information about Lane ESD is available at www.lesd.k12.or.us
Lane ESD is an equal opportunity employer, and complies with federal and state statutes which prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, handicap and marital status.
2. Authorize the employment, assignment, discipline, or discharge of Service Area employees in accordance with ESD policies, federal and state statutes and the current ESD labor contract.
3. Demonstrate and apply knowledge of effective special education research and practices in the provision of quality services to students.
4. Develop and/or participate in work teams designed to carry out all organizational functions.
5. Develop long and short-term plans to provide special education-related services to the ESD and local districts.
6. Act as a liaison for special education issues between Lane ESD and appropriate state and federal agencies.
7. Demonstrate skills in communication with staff and constituents.
8. Develop and implement a Special Education Service Area plan to continuously upgrade the knowledge and skills of all employees.
9. Develop and implement a continuing strategy to evaluate and redesign as needed, Special Education Service Area services to local districts.
10. Develop and administer the Service Area operating budget in accordance with ESD policies and procedures.
11. Assure the evaluation of Area staff as required by the adopted evaluation programs.
12. Perform highly complex and confidential communication with staff, constituent districts and other professionals.
13. Serve as a positive member of the agency administrative team and provide leadership in developing and maintaining inter-department cooperation.
14. Actively participate in and provide leadership to professional associations appropriate to the Service Area.
15. Perform at a high level of independence and decision making.
16. Perform work with high financial responsibility and consequence of error.
17. Perform other duties and assume other responsibilities as assigned by the Superintendent.WORK EXPECTATIONS
Education and Experience
1. Master’s Degree from an accredited institution in Special Education with specialization in at least one area of Special Education;
2. A valid Oregon administrative license;
3. Five (5) years teaching and/or consulting in Special Education;
4. Two (2) years of successful experience managing special education programs in a highly service oriented organization.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities2. A valid Oregon administrative license;
3. Five (5) years teaching and/or consulting in Special Education;
4. Two (2) years of successful experience managing special education programs in a highly service oriented organization.
1. Ability to plan and administer the service area budget process and to make effective use of available resources. Successful experience in managing fiscal, personnel, and purchasing functions within an equivalent organization.
2. Ability to communicate openly, honestly and directly and demonstrate high level writing and verbal skills.
3. Ability to build work groups of highly skilled employees into cohesive teams.
4. Ability to understand and complete tasks and give direction in a manner easily understood by employees.
5. Ability to discern important ESD and constituent district issues and work as a partner to build programs.
6. Ability to delegate appropriate responsibility and authority to employees and to regularly monitor progress of their work.
7. Ability to build and maintain working relationships with similar entities to develop joint programs beneficial to all.
PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS2. Ability to communicate openly, honestly and directly and demonstrate high level writing and verbal skills.
3. Ability to build work groups of highly skilled employees into cohesive teams.
4. Ability to understand and complete tasks and give direction in a manner easily understood by employees.
5. Ability to discern important ESD and constituent district issues and work as a partner to build programs.
6. Ability to delegate appropriate responsibility and authority to employees and to regularly monitor progress of their work.
7. Ability to build and maintain working relationships with similar entities to develop joint programs beneficial to all.
The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The goal of Lane ESD Special Education is to provide Lane County School Districts with services for students with special needs. According to the IDEA Rehabilitation Act, programs must comply with federal and state laws and related Oregon Revised Statutes and Oregon Administrative Rules.
Services to Children with Special Needs with special needs, including but not limited to:
More information on Lane ESD's services can be found in the 2023-25 Local Service Plan - Year Two.
About Lane ESDIn providing services to Lane County school districts, Lane ESD seeks to fulfill our core purpose of Shaping the Future: Supporting Excellence in Education. Lane ESD employees strive to embody core values of equity, commitment, leadership, collaboration, and integrity.
The mission of education service districts is to assist school districts and the Department of Education in achieving Oregon’s educational goals by providing equitable, high quality, cost-effective and locally responsive educational services at a regional level. The ESD partners with school districts, local universities and community college, and other community agencies in providing quality services to the component school districts in Lane County.
Lane Education Service District provides a wide array of services to the 16 School Districts in Lane County serving about 45,000 students. Services in special education, school improvement, technology, and administrative services are designed to support districts in meeting the challenge of serving a diverse student population. We focus on systemic school improvement, multicultural curriculum, and assisting districts in development of students who are well prepared to be global citizens. Additional information about Lane ESD is available at www.lesd.k12.or.us
Lane ESD is an equal opportunity employer, and complies with federal and state statutes which prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, handicap and marital status.
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Job Summary
JOB TYPE
Full Time
SALARY
$61k-94k (estimate)
POST DATE
03/05/2024
EXPIRATION DATE
07/01/2024
WEBSITE
lesd.k12.or.us
HEADQUARTERS
Eugene, OR
SIZE
50 - 100
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