What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Special Programs position at Central Office?

Supervise and administer all district programs for children with disabilities under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).

Be knowledgeable about the development and trends in special education, Instructional management and supervision
Supervise the location, identification, and evaluation process for students with disabilities
Provide information related to due process procedures and IDEA requirements to administrators, faculty and patrons
Consult with teaching staff/Administration staff to determine needs of specific students and the program
Consult with teachers to determine instructional materials and supplies needed for the program
Collaborate with school and district level curriculum committees and other teams to develop plans and program recommendations for the inclusion of students with disabilities

Provide consultation to special and general education personnel in the district

Visit special and regular education classrooms to observe effectiveness of instructional program

Determine whether instruction corresponds to goals and objectives of student’s individualized education program and state curriculum standards
Determine if materials, equipment and other supports are available and are adequately and properly used
Confer with teachers to provide technical assistance for improvement of instructional skills and behavior management

Designate appropriate professionals responsible for appraisal, programming, and

Implementation activities as specified by state guidelines.

Assure appropriate personnel are available for due process and instructional activities, included related service personnel
Deploy staff in the most efficient and effective manner

Initiate and administer programs to locate, identify, and evaluate students with suspected disabilities

Design and implement Child Find activities in accordance with state and federal guidelines
Arrange timely evaluation of students suspected of having a disability

Provide consultative assistance to general education teachers servicing students with disabilities

Provide information and assistance with needed modifications, accommodations, or adaptations as specified on the student’s individual education plan

Develop and recommend the district special education plan and budget to the district superintendent

Develop and administer the district’s comprehensive system of personnel development for special education

Arrange and implement staff development for special educators, general educators, and administrators as needed, at least annually

Serve as liaison with the ADE Special Education Unit in matters concerning education of students with disabilities

Serve as a liaison with parent and professional organizations

Special Education Conference Scheduling:

Making sure all conference attendees are notified: special education teacher, general education teacher, building level administration, parents
Rescheduling when necessary

Maintaining timelines/IDEA Compliance

Scheduling for Examiners

Gathering required documentation for evaluations and reevaluations:

Classroom bases assessments, observations, hearing and vision forms, all other forms as required

Conducting folder reviews

Providing records and support for special education teachers and parents

General duties to oversee: eSchool data, special education budget, management of special education platform for paperwork – Attain/SEAS

Attend District/building leadership meetings and walk throughs as requested and needed

Serve as the Special Programs Coordinator and oversee the programs and operations of them

Serve as the 504 manager of programs across all campuses

Display professionalism in appearance, attitude, and actions

Follow code of ethics for educators

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