Internal Applicants Only*** Director of Special Services - Central Office

***Internal Applicants Only***

Director of Special Services

Division: Administrative Unit

Classification: Licensed Administrator

Terms of Employment: 219 Days

FLSA STATUS: EXEMPT

POSITION SUMMARY:

This position is responsible for providing oversight of the Elko County School District’s special education programs. This position also serves to facilitate the program placement of eligible children, coordinate programming with other agencies, assist in early childhood programming, coordinate the allocation of resources, assist with parent support, supervise, and evaluate itinerant staff personnel, and dialogue with the Nevada Department of Education regarding early childhood issues. Additionally, this position functions as the responsible administrator for the English Language Learner Program throughout the Elko County School District. This position is directly responsible to the Assistant Superintendent.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The list of Essential Duties and Responsibilities is not exhaustive and may be supplemented.

1. Provide leadership, supervision, and direction to staff assigned to support the special education programs.
2. Supervises the District’s psychological, speech and gifted and talented staff.
3. Ensure access to equitable service delivery at all locations.
4. Oversee the provision of prevention and interaction services to allow students with disabilities to become successful in general education.
5. Provide leadership in determining best practice instructional models for students with disabilities.
6. Ensure the receipt of all services required, pursuant to the Individual Education Program (IEP).
7. Plan and implement continuing professional development opportunities for teachers, parents, and administrators.
8. Prepare and administer a budget to address student needs in cooperation with the Superintendent/designee and Department of Business Services.
9. Responsible for compliance issues and provide necessary support to remedy the non-compliance.
10. Coordinates the District’s special education self-monitoring and State monitoring activities.
11. Design and implement effective special education service delivery models.
12. Collect data to support progress based on benchmarks for student success and evaluate program delivery models.
13. Select, assign, evaluate, and supervise the early childhood education teaching staff and support personnel assigned to Early Childhood.
14. Implement and maintain Elko County School District policies and procedures, as they relate to early childhood education.
15. Anticipate possible interagency concerns and respond on behalf of the District to affect resolutions.
16. Prepare and administer budgets for the Early Childhood Special Education Program and any related early childhood grants.
17. Assist early childhood teachers in the implementation of early childhood programs in preschool and kindergarten levels.
18. Provide in-service training and technical assistance regarding procedures and instructional techniques.
19. Assist in the identification and placement of eligible children and coordination of appropriate related services for involvement in the early childhood programs.
20. Coordinate the early childhood programming, as required under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and the state standards for special education.
21. Facilitate the allocation of resources in support of early childhood programs.
22. Establish and implement parent involvement programs.
23. Coordinate Extended School Year (ESY) services for early childhood students.
24. Direct community-based early childhood sites and manage building operations.
25. Coordinate early childhood programming within Title I schools.
26. Provide leadership, supervision, and direction to staff assigned to support the schools in the education of English language learners.
27. Assist with the research of current language acquisition issues and best practice instructional practices.
28. Create working relationships between the English Language Learner Program and other departments, schools, parents, and the community.
29. Ensure equitable service delivery at schools regardless of location.
30. Oversee the provision of services to schools to allow English language learners to become successful.
31. Ensure the receipt of all services required.
32. Plan and implement continuing professional development opportunities.
33. Work cooperatively with the Compliance and Monitoring Office regarding compliance issues at the school level and provide necessary support to remedy non-compliance.
34. Collect data to support progress based on benchmarks for student success and evaluate program delivery models.
35. Prepare English Language Learner Program Department reports for federal, state, and local education agencies.
36. Implement in-service and professional growth opportunities for assigned staff.
37. Coordinate the identification, selection, or deletion of supplies and equipment for the English Language Learner Program Department.
38. Supervise and evaluate the performance of assigned staff.
39. Attends all regular meetings of the Board of Trustees and prepares such reports for the Board of Trustees as may be required by the Superintendent.
40. Perform other duties related to the position, as assigned.

POSITION EXPECTATIONS:

1. Ability to communicate clearly, both orally and in written format.
2. Ability to work cooperatively with principals, staff, parents, and other administrators.
3. Ability to work with parents and advocates to ensure appropriate service delivery for students with disabilities.
4. Understanding and sensitivity to the needs of cultural and ethnic groups and individuals with disabilities.
5. Demonstrate high level of self-confidence, initiative, self-direction, and problem-solving skills.
6. Thorough working knowledge of federal, state, and local mandates.
7. Ability to work under pressure.
8. Ability to work cooperatively with other administrators, licensed personnel, and support staff in schools as well as in other departments in the District.
9. Understanding and sensitivity to the cultural diversity of the community.
10. Ability to demonstrate skills in diplomacy, judgment, leadership, problem solving, and accountability.
11. Knowledge of identification, evaluation, and instruction of second language students.
12. Advanced knowledge of personnel matters, school operations, budgets, and parent and community involvement.
13. Strong interpersonal communication and negotiation skills, both oral and written.
14. Ability to analyze and apply data.
15. Ability to lead, direct, and supervise assigned staff in a professional and sensitive matter.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• SCHOOL ADMINISRATION BACKGROUND:
• An earned master’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• Must possess or be able to acquire a Nevada school administrative endorsement.
• A valid driver’s license that allows the applicant/employee to legally operate a motor vehicle in Nevada.
• Have previously demonstrated at least three (3) years of successful licensed teaching experience and at least three (3) years as a contracted school-site Principal in an accredited K-12 public or private school.
• Such other qualifications as the Board of Trustees and/or Superintendent may specify.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Working knowledge of IDEA, Title I, and District Special Education procedures.
• Working knowledge of District English Language Learner Program
• Demonstrated skills in planning, organizing, and coordinating programs and instructional activities.
• High level of self-confidence, initiative, and self-direction.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, organizational skills and communication skills.

When applying for an administrative position, candidates must meet the minimum qualifications as listed on the appropriate position vacancy announcement.

An Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer

The Elko County School District is an equal opportunity employer and will not knowingly

discriminate in any area of employment. Those include discriminatory recruiting and hiring

practices against any United States citizen or legal alien on the basis of race, color, creed,

religion, sex, age, marital status, national or ethnic origin, or disability and shall extend to

working conditions, training, promotion, and terms and conditions of employment.

Individuals with a disability who require reasonable accommodation(s) during any step of the screening process or who have questions about qualifications should notify a representative in the Human Resources Department. Notification may be made in person, in writing, or by calling: (775) 738-5196.