What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Special Services/Federal Programs position at Idaho Arts Charter School?
DIRECTOR OF SPECIAL SERVICES/FEDERAL PROGRAMS
QUALIFICATIONS
- Idaho Administrator Certificate endorsement as a Director of Special Education and Related Services (K-12), preferred, OR Exceptional Child Certificate.
- Previous teaching experience in the areas of special education services and supervision of staff
- Broad knowledge of reporting requirements, federal and state law, administrative rules, and Board policy
- Able to effectively administer special education programs and to work with staff, parents, community groups, and agencies
- Able to write Title 1 grant applications and performance reports
- Able to clearly explain Title 1, NCLB, AYP, corrective action plans, and other concepts concerning the need to raise academic achievement in Title 1 students
- Able to understand and interpret for others basic budget and statistical information
- Strong writing, budgeting, and planning skills
- Strong background in the use of technology
- Strong leadership and organizational skills
- Relates extremely well to students
- Excellent public relations, interpersonal, and communication skills
- Able to work under pressure and deadlines
- Maintain confidentiality of staff and students
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITY TO
Executive Director
JOB SUMMARY
- To provide leadership and direction to enable special education pupils to benefit from educational opportunities to the fullest by eliminating or ameliorating problems that interfere with student learning. To assist the district in providing an educational program that is sensitive to the needs of all students within the requirements of federal and state law, administrative rules, and Board policy.
- To assist in planning and implementing an instructional and learning environment that will enable each student to master the skills appropriate to age, grade level, and individual capacity. Organize and implement the parent involvement programs for Title 1 and other Title 1 activities.
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Salary : $70,000
