DIRECTOR OF DIVERSE LEARNING/SPECIAL EDUCATION

JOB TITLE

DIRECTOR OF DIVERSE LEARNING/SPECIAL EDUCATION 

REPORTS TO

SUPERINTENDENT

SALARY SCHEDULE/GRADE

CERTIFIED RANK (BASE 15), ADMIN STIPEND (LEVEL 2)

CONTRACTED DAYS AND/OR HOURS

186 DAYS 54 EXTENDED DAYS

EXEMPT STATUS

EXEMPT

JOB CLASS CODE

0050

POSITION CLASSIFICATION

CERTIFIED

DATE APPROVED

4/15/2025

QUALIFICATIONS

Kentucky Certification in Special Education (teacher).  Valid Kentucky Certificate as Supervision of Special Education.  Education and Administrative experience preferred.  

Principal Certification preferred.

POSITION SUMMARY

To lead, facilitate, coordinate, and monitor the implementation, operation, and evaluation of diverse learning programs, including but not limited to early childhood education, alternative learning, and special education.  Leads to ensure a soundly based systemic approach to improving education so that all children learn. 

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

Development of an organization and staffing plan to assure attainment of objectives; make or recommend changes as appropriate. 

Create systems and structures that build coherence around identified priorities.

Establish communication systems and anchors for team members, families, and our community.

Develops systematic programs to support diverse learners across the NCS P-12 construct.

Evaluate Early Childhood Programs and leaders to support District aligned learning design and instructional priorities.

Assist principals, councils, and staff with assessing school needs and services, instructional programs and strategies, and implementing an effective curriculum and method for improving instruction and ensure that all students learn to their highest potential. 

Collaborate with district staff and others to develop, implement, and/or obtain and provide needed resources, services, and materials for students. 

Respond in a timely manner to parent and community concerns about the special education program and related issues upon request and as needed; facilitate group meetings as needed. 

Utilize the Community Centered Collaborative (C3) document as a coaching tool for all staff members.

Clearly define leadership roles with the school, including teachers, administrative team, and support staff.

Develop and monitor procedures for maintenance of confidentiality of special education documentation.

Update policies and procedures as related to special education as required. 

Develop, implement, and monitor budgets related to special education. 

Facilitate requests to the District for complaints, due process, hearings, and mediations. 

Facilitate and coordinate the implementation and evaluation of special education programs; prepare staff development plans indicated by evaluation.

Develop, implement and monitor procedures to identify, locate, and evaluate students with disabilities. (Child Find)

Assist Transportation Director in meeting special transportation needs

Develop and implement a system for monitoring Individual Education Programs (IEP’s)

Coordinate and monitor school based Medicaid and transition services for students with disabilities.

Coordinate and monitor Safe Crisis Management training and paperwork.

Determine appropriate action within clearly defined guidelines. 

Complete annual evaluations for persons working under his/her supervision.

Demonstrate a commitment to professional growth.

Demonstrate punctuality and regular attendance. 

Maintain appropriate professional appearance.

Adhere to the Professional Code of Ethics for Kentucky Certified Personnel 16 KAR 1:020

Perform other duties as assigned by Superintendent or designee.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES

Curriculum, instruction and assessment.

Record-keeping techniques.

Laws, rules and regulations related to assigned activities. 

Policies and objectives of assigned program and activities.

Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy. 

Meet schedules and timelines. 

Maintain current knowledge of program rules, regulations, requirements and restrictions. 

Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing. 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Work is performed while standing, sitting and/or walking.  

Requires the ability to communicate effectively using speech, vision and hearing.

Requires the use of hands for simple grasping and fine manipulations.

Requires bending, squatting, crawling, climbing, reaching.

Requires the ability to lift, carry, push or pull light weights.