WOODLAND HILLS SCHOOL DISTRICT

POSITION TITLE: Director, Special Education
REPORTS TO: Director of Administrative Services
LOCATION: Administration Building

PURPOSE OF POSITION

Accountable for planning, organizing, and implementing educational programs and individual prescriptions to meet the needs of exceptional children who cannot sufficiently benefit from regular classroom programs

QUALIFICATIONS

Master's degree

At least four year's successful teaching experience

Valid certification as a school administrator or supervisor in special education

Appropriate background courses in: a) child development; b) tests and measurements and statistics; c) curriculum development; d) philosophy and social foundations

Appropriate background courses in: a) special method courses in special education; b) supervision programs for exceptional children; c) educational and psychological diagnosis and remedial techniques; d) guidance and counseling

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

I. REGULAR ACCOUNTABILITIES

Plan, administer, and evaluate the District’s special education program, curriculum, procedures and individual student’s needs and achievements

Supervise, coordinate and administer referrals, prescriptions, team reports and continuous evaluations for appropriate placement and progress

Send NORA's, arrange hearing meetings, schedule/prepare due process hearings and testify to the District positions at due process hearings

Maintain complete and current records on each exceptional child, i.e., IEP's, MDT tests and progress reports

Develop and implement the curricula for the District based special education classes

Maintain effective dialog with parents, community advocacy groups and the general public to communicate the nature and intent of special education programs

Prepare, review, sign-off and/or submit all of the special education forms requires by the Intermediate Unit, Pennsylvania Department of Education and other appropriate agencies as required by law

Performs such other tasks as may from time to time be assigned

Monitor IEP procedures and documentation

II. PERIODIC ACCOUNTABILITIES

Screen, select, assign and/or train special education staff to ensure that quality education is provided to the exceptional students involved in the program

Interpret and implement changes in special education standards and regulations, notifications and other state and federal requirements

Compile, maintain and file all reports and records legally required or administratively useful

CRITICAL SKILLS/EXPERTISE

Knowledge of statutorily and regulatory special education requirements

Knowledge of state-of-the-art special education instructional programs

Research skills

Supervisory, training and evaluation skills

Oral and written communication skills

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

Twelve month, full-time position, Act 93

EVALUATION

Administrative/Supervisory Appraisal Compensation Program and Administrative Fringe Benefits

Interested candidates must apply through our applicant tracking system and submit the following: letter of interest, resume, teaching certification and Act 168 forms. Official transcripts, PA Criminal, Child Abuse History and FBI clearances, three letters of reference, current physical, TB test results and drug test are required upon hire. This posting will remain active until filled. This position is available on July 1, 2023.
https://www.applitrack.com/whsd/onlineapp

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $90,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person