Director of Department of Exceptional Children (anticipated)

Caddo Parish Schools Job Description                         

Job Title:               Director (Department of Exceptional Children)                                     

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Prepared By:         Keith Burton

Prepared Date:      March 5, 2021

Approved By:        Dr. Theodis L. Goree

Approved Date:  

SUMMARY

Administers the delivery of special education services and assigned programs.  Supervises and provides in-service training for administrators, principals, teachers, special education aides, and special education bus drives.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Essential duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Participates with the Personnel Department in recruiting, hiring, transferring and terminating employees pursuant to parish policies and procedures.
• Provides opportunities for supervisors, facilitators, and instructional specialists to support implementation of curriculum and program planning.
• Ensures the delivery of effective pupil appraisal evaluation and program services, both qualitatively and quantitatively to all students whose parents reside in Caddo Parish.
• Supervises and directs special education instructional and compliant programs and services.
• Studies the educational needs and recommends methods for evaluating student progress toward stated educational objectives.
• Attends leadership and professional conferences to remain aware of current trends, research and practices that will directly impact special education services for students with exceptionalities.
• Monitor special education law, discipline policies, procedures for effective special education system management; compliance measure for program success.
• Maintain confidentiality and integrity when dealing with sensitive issues, grievances, mediations, and information aligned to public record requests.
• Cultivate and implement a student-centered vision of teaching and learning identifying appropriate accommodations, modifications, equipment and resources needed for student success.
• Communication with district level, school-based staff and the community federal, state, and local special education policies and procedures to secure public understanding.
• Identify, engage and manage key stakeholders; while creating partnerships among families, schools and community partners and Special Education Advisory Panel
• Develop, plan and implement strategies to align funding to support and provide professional development to district and school based staff to endure the provision of academic, behavioral and direct and related services for students with disabilities and its impact through grants.
• Maintain open communication with the Chief Academic Officer, Executive Directors and the Superintendent keeping then informed of problems, concerns, and significant developments as it relates to special education.
• Identify appropriate and successful resources on local, state and national levels to accommodate the unique needs of the students and families the district serves.
• Ensures that accurate record and reports are developed, maintained, and forwarded to appropriate authorities upon request.
• Monitor and support special education programs, facilities, curriculum, learning activities, materials and supplies, parent relationships, and teaching and counseling practices, based on observation and supervisory recommendations.
• Develop and maintain management system to ensure confidentiality of records and information.
• Assists in the solution of problems in the areas of responsibility.
• Keep informed of the status of financial aid for special education.
• Neat, well-groomed, appropriately dressed appearance.
• Performs other related duties as required or assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Manages several subordinate supervisors who supervise employees in the school district. Is responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of this department. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing and hiring recommendations; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Master's Degree; 5 to 7 years job-related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.  Should satisfy Louisiana requirements for a teaching certificate with authorization for Parish or City School Supervisor/Director of Special Education, or Educational Leader 1 or 2, as stated in SDE Bulletin 746 (as revised).

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community. Ability to write speeches and articles for publication that conforms to prescribed style and format. Ability to effectively present information to top management, public groups, and/or board of education.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

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 the essential functions.  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to sit.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT

Employee acknowledges that he/she is required to maintain a high standard of professional conduct.  Breach of said professional conduct includes but is not limited to: neglect of duty, dishonesty, engagement in acts that are contrary to CPSB policy, unlawful activities, or any other conduct which is seriously prejudicial to the school system.

CHAIN OF SUPERVISION

Chief Academic Officer

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

260 days

SUPERVISES

Special Education Supervisors of Instruction

Supervisor of Pupil Appraisal

Supervisor of Special Education Compliance, Complaint Management and Parent/Community Involvement

Salary : $92,435 - $122,655