What are the responsibilities and job description for the Executive Director - Program for Exceptional Children position at Bibb County School District?
JOB SUMMARY
Under supervision of administrative staff, is responsible for the development and improvement of special education services, and coordinating with other departments in providing leadership, development, and coordination of special education programs in schools.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
This job has supervisory responsibilities.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
- Coordinates all special education programs in the district.
- Establishes procedures to process place and serve eligible pupils in special education classes.
- Analyzes and implements State and Federal legal requirements and guidelines governing special education.
- Implements curriculum and program planning.
- Keeps informed of the state of funding and grants to support special education.
- Completes State and Federal reports and grants to secure funds.
- Develops budget recommendations and provides expenditure control on established budgets for special education.
- Conducts on-going needs assessment of special education needs through comprehensive review of the data and survey programs for the continuous identification of exceptional children.
- Develops required programs for students with cognitive, educational, emotional and physical disabilities Evaluates effectiveness of all special education programs, facilities, curriculum, materials and supplies, parent relationships and recommend changes as needed.
- Contributes to the development of the total system philosophy of education.
- Works with all departments in the adoption of school policies to include special education needs.
- Supervises the staff in the Department for Exceptional Children.
- Manages and guides district and schools' staff in mediating parent concerns and legal issues.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
CERTIFICATION, LICENSE AND SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Possess GaPSC certification in Special Education
Possess or be able to obtain GaPSC certification in Educational Leadership at L-5 level or higher.
Salary / Terms / Benefits :
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
BIBB COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOL SYSTEM IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
The Bibb County School District will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities to allow them to perform the essential functions of the job when such individuals request an accommodation so long as the accommodation does not create an undue financial hardship for the district. A complete list of physical demands associated with the position can be obtained from HR.