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General Definition of Work:
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Responsible for planning, administering, and directing the division’s special education programs, supporting instructional and school improvement programs, and homebound instruction programs. Formulates and interprets policies and procedures; ensures compliance with state and federal regulations; administers a budget; and supervises departmental personnel.
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Essential Functions:
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- Plans, administers, and directs the division’s special education, homebound instruction for identified students, and school-based psychological services
- Develops and administers the division’s annual plan for special education
- Formulates proposals for the development and revision of policies pertaining to special education and all other programs
- Establishes and monitors procedures for the screening, placement, evaluation, assignment, and reappraisal of students with regard to the special education program
- Coordinates the development, implementation, and revision of the curriculum with instructional specialists
- Ensures compliance with state and federal regulations governing special education programs and student services
- Interprets special education programs to the School Board, staff, and the public
- Assists school principals with planning and implementing effective school-based special education programs
- Conferences with parents/guardians of students enrolled in special education programs and resolving concerns
- Serves as a facilitator for the Special Education Advisory Committee
- Evaluates special education and other programs to ensure that objectives for student education are met
- Collaborates with the Chief Finance Officer to prepare and administer the special education budget, prepares grant applications, and solicits funds to provide financial support for programs
- Provides expenditure control for requisitioning and ordering equipment and materials for the special education program
- Assesses and identifies special education program needs and provides recommendations regarding future special education equipment, program, and personnel requirements
- Assists the human resources department with interviewing and recommending qualified candidates for special education professional staff positions
- Supervises, evaluates, and directs the work of special education department personnel, including special education instruction support specialists, school psychologists, and related services personnel
- Supervises the development and implementation of professional development programs for special education personnel
- Directs the preparation of reports as required by federal, state, and local regulatory agencies
- Communicates with the transportation department to arrange for the transportation of special education students
- Facilitates interagency planning between the school division and external service providers such as residential care facilities, private day schools, LAUREL Regional program, and other out-of-division programs
- Serves in a division-wide capacity to oversee and support school improvement processes in the division as they relate to special education and identified liaison schools
- Actively observes and evaluates effective instructional practices in the area of special education and collaborative instruction
- Provides oversight of consultative supports provided through the Training and Technical Assistance Center (T/TAC)
- Develops, administers, and supervises summer Extended School Year programs for students with disabilities
- Supervises summer school instructional and remediation programs
- Participates in regional transition planning as a member of the Central Virginia Transition Council
- Oversees the implementation of community-based instructional programs for students with disabilities
- Performs any other related duties as assigned by the Superintendent or other appropriate administrator
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