Director of Special Services

POSITION: Director of Special Services

REPORTS TO: Superintendent

CLASSIFICATION: Exempt

QUALIFICATIONS:

The Director of Special Services must have a Master's Degree and possess the necessary

certification as required by the State Board of Education for a special education administrator,

have a minimum of two years teaching experience in special education classrooms, as well as

meet any other requirements as may be deemed necessary by the State or Local Board of

Education. Additional Preferred Qualifications (Not required): 1. Educational Diagnostician or

School Psychological Examiner Certification. 2. Prior experience as a Director or Coordinator

of Special Education.

JOB GOAL:

To be responsible for the direction, coordination and supervision of special service programs and

grants. The Director of Special Services is responsible for district compliance with state and

federal requirements regarding students with disabilities.

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, skills and

abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with

disabilities to perform essential functions

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Administration:

1. Prepare and submit project applications and coordinate a comprehensive program for the

education of disabled pupils in the Lafayette County C-I School District as defined by

Special Education Regulations, Standards and Procedural Guidelines, State Department

of Elementary and Secondary Education.

2. Assess special program procedures and documents to assure compliance with federal and

state laws and local policies.

3. Coordinate and supervise the Parents as Teachers Program.

4. Supervise the Homebound Instruction Program.

5. Coordinate interactions with Missouri First Steps.

6. Confer with principals, counselors and special services personnel concerning pupil

referral, evaluation and placement in appropriate special education programs.

7. Attend all necessary school board meetings.

8. Assist principals and superintendent in establishing and maintaining a good relationship

with the community.

9. Keep abreast of state and national trends and evaluate the same.

10. Prepare reports as directed by the Superintendent.

11. Coordinate compliance procedures for Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Title VI),

504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (Section 504), and Title II of the American with

Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) regarding education and instructional issues.

12. Coordinate Homeless Children and Youth Program.

Personnel:

1. Recruit, select and place staff members for special service programs.

2. Coordinate with principals for the Performance Based Evaluation of special service

teachers and paraprofessionals.

Curriculum:

1. Work with building principals in organizing and integrating special service programs

within each building.

2. Provide leadership for developing and providing instructional materials, equipment,

and facilities for all special service programs.

3. Stay abreast of current trends in curriculum/programming for special services programs.

4. Work with special teachers in evaluating instructional materials and equipment.

5. Work with community agencies and resources to provide the educational experiences

necessary for students with special needs.

Staff Development:

1. Provide continuous staff development programs for special service staff.

2. Recommend such inservice needed to update and improve the educational programs.

Finance:

1. Administer the financial reporting and accounting of special programs.

2. Project special service staff and material needs annually in the budget development

process.

3. Account for budgetary expenditures regarding special service programs and specified

grants.

4. Prepare requisitions for materials, supplies, and equipment for special service programs.

5. Consult with Superintendent concerning budget needs for the operation of special

education and related services.

6. Perform other duties and functions as assigned by the Superintendent.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an

employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable

accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential

functions.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

An individual who holds this position is frequently required to move in and around buildings and

grounds to visit classrooms, attend meetings, sit for up to an hour at a time and supervise bus

loading and unloading areas. They also must be able to hear a conversation in a noisy

environment.

ATTENDANCE:

Consistent and regular attendance is an essential function of this position

The work conditions and environment described here are representative of those that an

employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable

accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential

functions.

CONDITIONS AND ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment is consistent with a typical office environment; however, the individual

who holds this position may be required to be outside in temperatures below freezing and above

100 degrees.

An individual who holds this position is frequently required to work irregular or extended hours.