The purpose of the position of Assistant Director of Special Services is to assist the Director of Special Services with the operation of special education programs in Natrona County School District #1 (NCSD); and to use leadership, supervisory, and administrative skills in providing sound educational programs for students who require special education services.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Important and essential duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Assists in the direction and management of all special education programs and services for the purpose of meeting student needs.
• Assists in providing necessary time, resources, and materials for the purpose of supporting staff in the accomplishment of special education goals.
• Assists in the monitoring the implementation of special education programs for the purpose of contributing to the maintenance of high quality services.
• Assumes decision-making responsibility in the absence of the Director of Special Services for the purpose of ensuring efficient operation of special education programs.
• Conducts special education meetings for the purpose of informing and updating staff about policy changes, new programs, current best practices, and other pertinent information regarding special education.
• Coordinates and organizes curricular materials and strategies for the purpose of evaluating, improving and adjusting instruction.
• Determines need and location for all special education programs for the purpose of ensuring the provision of appropriate facilities.
• Develops budget recommendations and provides expenditure control for the purpose of ensuring compliance with department goals and objectives.
• Directly supervises, assigns, and evaluates special education teachers in conjunction with building principals.
• Ensures positive student growth and promotes lifelong learning through recruitment of staff, employee evaluation, staff training, increased inclusion opportunities, implementation of PAWS Alt, and standards based classrooms.
• Evaluates, on an ongoing basis, the special education curriculum, procedures, and individual student needs and achievements for the purpose of ensuring student needs and goals are attained.
• Facilitates accommodation and modification training to supplement regular classroom

instruction for the purpose of meeting student educational and behavioral needs.

• Interprets assessment results for the purpose of providing consultation and

recommendations for programs and services.

• Interprets policies and procedures for the purpose of providing recommendations

concerning issues of compliance and assists in the compliance and maintenance of legally required reports and records, etc.

• Provides recommendations relative to teacher and assistant personnel placements for the purpose of meeting building needs in alignment with department goals and objectives.
• Supervises and coordinates classroom special education programs.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
Master‘s Degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in education or educational administration is required.
Administration Certification with Standard Teaching Endorsement through Wyoming
Professional Teachers Standards Board (PTSB)

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $94,707.00 - $112,887.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 403(b)
• Bereavement leave
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person