NYOS Charter School

Job Title: Director of Special Education

Reports to: Chief of Schools

Pay Grade: AL5; Service days: 215

About NYOS

At NYOS Charter School, we educate the whole student. We foster a collegial Pre-K-12 program that challenges each learner with rigorous academics, innovative strategies, and expectations for civic engagement.

Primary Role:

The Director of Special Education will provide leadership for the district's special education/504 program to ensure the provision of needed services for special needs students.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in education or educational administration
• Teacher Certification and Three years of teaching experience in special education
• Understanding of federal, state, and local requirements associated with special education services
• Experience in supervision or program coordination
• Experience in creating and providing large-group professional development

Special Knowledge and Skills:

• Ability to foster positive relationships with staff and families and facilitate conflict resolution strategies
• Proven strengths in organization, time management, attention to detail and program coordination
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Ability to guide principals, teachers, diagnosticians, and other service providers
• Proficiency with educational software, including special education documentation
• Ability to review, understand, and apply concepts presented in training programs, conferences, and/or professional literature

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

• Oversee PK-12 special education compliance with federal, state, and local requirements
• Guide PK-12 campus administrators in the implementation of high-quality programs for students with disabilities
• Lead Child Find processes, including protocols for documentation and evaluation
• Provide and oversee required training to special education and general education teachers to support compliance and effective, research-based instruction to students with disabilities
• Supervise PK-12 speech & related service providers
• Oversee the ARD process and ensure transfer of student records is timely and that the initial schedule of services aligns with the IEPs
• Implement a school-wide process of progress monitoring for students with disabilities
• Represent NYOS in state and regional Director meetings and additional trainings to maintain a high level of knowledge regarding compliance and all applicable rules and regulations
• Disseminate updates and legal information to campus administrators and provide guidance in implementation
• Oversee special education recordkeeping and comply with local, state, and federal guidelines.
• Lead annual district Self-Assessment, including the collection of evidence, submit and certify data required for reporting
• Assist with parent education regarding special education services including transition services
• Collaborate with district leaders to identify program needs and to establish spending priorities that meet the objectives of the Special Education program
• Guide any collaborative activities that require legal consultation specific to special education services

Compensation and Benefits:

NYOS offers competitive salaries commensurate with experience. We also provide a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Short and Long-term disability
• Participation in the Texas Teacher Retirement System
• 403b and 457 investment plans
• Health Savings Accounts
• 9 days Paid Time Off
• Discounted Health Club Membership
• A culture of continuous learning with opportunities for professional development

Professional Requirements

• Comply with policies established by federal and state law, State Board of Education rules, and board policy
• Comply with all district and campus routines, regulations, and policies
• Adhere to ethical standards and model behavior that is professional and responsible
• Participate in approved professional development to improve skills related to job assignment
• Maintain a positive and productive relationship with administrators
• Communicate effectively with colleagues, students, and parents
• Maintain the integrity and confidentiality of all data, research and analyses

Physical Demands:

• Frequent standing, stooping, bending, pushing, pulling, typing, looking at a computer monitor for long periods, and regular lifting of 20 pounds or more.

Essential functions may include but are not limited to the following: 

Physical abilities include but are not limited to being able to communicate information clearly as well as the ability to see objects at a close range and at a distance, in order to establish and maintain safe and effective working relationships with staff and students.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

(Fingerprinting and background checks are mandatory for all applicants)

NYOS Charter School is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, or disability, in hiring or providing education or access to benefits of educational services, activities, and programs. The Executive Director has been designated to coordinate compliance with the nondiscrimination requirements of Title IX. The Director of Special Services has been designated to coordinate compliance with the nondiscrimination requirements of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act. Both can be reached at 12333 N. Lamar Blvd., Austin, TX 78753, 512-583-6967.