Director of Special Programs - Shared Position with Pleasantville Community School District

CARLISLE CSD

DIRECTOR OF SPECIAL PROGRAMS

SUMMARY: To provide leadership and expertise in the development and implementation of special programs that include Special Education, English as a Second language (ESL), Drop Out Prevention/At Risk, Section 504, Home School, Homeless, and determined by special program needs. To provide continual special program evaluation and assessment of instructional practices and coordination within all these special program areas and general education programs.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Provide leadership to Special Education, English Language Learner (ELL), Drop Out Prevention/At Risk (DOP), Home School Program, in resolving problems related to student assessment, individualized education program (IEP) team participation, IEP development, implementation and evaluation, parent/guardian involvement, 504's, and program evaluation.
• Serve as the district's liaison with the DE, AEA, and various agencies regarding matters of special education, ELL, DOP, 504 service plans, Home School Program, and Homeless programs.
• Coordinate the development, implementation, and maintenance of special programs including special education, ELL, At-Risk/DOP, 504 service plans, Home School and Homeless.
• Observe teachers in their classroom, and offer insights for the enhancement of the teaching-learning situation.
• Assist Special Education, ELL, At-Risk/DOP, and program personnel in identifying and meeting professional/teaching objectives.
• Assist building principals in the evaluation of Special Education, ELL, At-Risk/DOP personnel when assigned.
• Oversee the assignment of students and placement of Special Education programs and participate in IEP staffings, end-of-year evaluations, and parent conferences as necessary.
• Counsel parents/guardians in resolving issues concerning Special Education, ELL, At-Risk/DOP, and Section 504. Determine the accuracy of complaints, appropriateness of programs and viable solutions.
• Coordinate Extended School Year services for special education students and Home Bound Instruction for qualified students.
• Supervise the hiring, placement, and justification of Special Education paraprofessionals and ensure necessary professional development is available for paraprofessionals.
• Assist the Transportation Director in establishing appropriate transportation for students in Special Education programs as required by the IEP.
• Assist building administrators with special education purchases and correct coding of purchases.
• Coordinate proper programming and billing procedures for tuition-in and tuition-out students with the business office personnel.
• Coordinates with the Director of Teaching and Learning to provide for staff development and supports for student instruction and assessment for Special Education, ELL, At-Risk/DOP, Section 504, Home School, and other personnel as necessary.
• Prepare Special Education, ELL, At-Risk/DOP, Home School Program, Homeless and other educational reports as required by the DE and other state or federal agencies.
• Perform administrative responsibilities as part of the district's administrative team. Make recommendations, assist in decision-making and provide current information in the fields of Special Education, ELL, At-Risk/DOP, and Home School as required by the Superintendent.
• Make recommendations for enrollment requests for students from other districts for placement in the District's Special Education program.
• Develop and direct the implementation of short and long-range goals and objectives for the district's Special Education, ELL, At-Risk/DOP, and related support services.
• Act as a resource to interested citizens and organizations regarding all aspects of Special Education, ELL, At-Risk/DOP and Home School Programs.
• Attend board meetings, prepare and present reports for the board as requested by the Superintendent.
• Perform such other duties as may be required by the board, directed by the Superintendent, or required by law. 

Qualifications:

• Possess or be eligible for an Iowa Professional Administrator License
  • PK-12 Principal
  • PK-12 Special Education Supervisor
• Iowa BoEE Evaluator Approval
• Experience supervising or teaching special education is preferred.
• Experience supervising or teaching in other special programs such as English Language Learners (EL), Drop Out Prevention/At Risk, Section 504, Home School Program.
• Knowledge of current and best practices in the assigned areas, including student assessments.
• Strong writing, interpersonal, communication and leadership skills.
• An ability to utilize, analyze and interpret data for decision making.