Assistant Director for Special Education (2025-26 SY) - Mabton SD

Cosa; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 104,000 - 127,000; Full time

Job summary

An established educational service provider is seeking an Assistant Director for Special Education to lead and enhance special education programs across multiple school districts. This pivotal role involves utilizing data and best practices to ensure students receive a free and appropriate education in the least restrictive environment. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in educational leadership and compliance management, alongside the ability to build productive relationships with families and community agencies. This full-time position offers a competitive salary and the opportunity to make a significant impact in the lives of special education students.

Qualifications

• Masters degree and Washington administrative credential required.
• Three years of teaching or certificated experience needed.

Responsibilities

• Design and lead special education programs for eligible students.
• Supervise and evaluate special education staff.
• Ensure compliance with laws governing students with disabilities.

Skills

Educational Leadership

Program Coordination

Data Analysis

Compliance Management

Relationship Building

Education

Masters Degree

Washington Administrative Credential

Washington Teaching Certificate or ESA Certification

Job description

Assistant Director for Special Education (2025-26 SY) - Mabton SD

Organization:

Educational Service District 112 - Mabton SD

Tuesday, May 13, 2025

General Responsibilities
Reporting directly to the Specialized Services Birth to 21 Executive Director, the Special Education Assistant Director provides educational leadership and direction for school district special education programs within the 33 school district members of the ESD 112 Special Education ESA.

Salary:
The full salary range for this position is $104,116.09 - $126,676.84. Offers are made at the beginning of the range.

Assignment/Location:
This position will serve the Mabton School District for the 2025-2026 school year. This position is full time, 200 days (.93023 FTE), and the assignment will start on August 4, 2025.
This position will close on Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at 5:00 p.m.

Essential Functions:
Use data, research and best practices to design and lead special education programs and services that provide special education students with a free and appropriate public education in the least restrictive environment.
Coordinate programs and services to identify, assess, place and serve eligible students special education services and ensure student progress.
Assign, supervise, evaluate and develop special education staff to support the educational needs of special education students.
Build and maintain productive relationships and strong partnerships with families, school district staff, community agencies; and local, state and federal government entities.
Manage the day-to-day special education program operations for the Special Education ESA member districts to maximize resources and assure a safe, efficient and effective learning environment for students and staff.
Assure compliance with all federal, state, agency and school district laws, rules, regulations and procedures that govern students with disabilities.

Minimum Qualifications:
Hold or eligible to hold a Washington administrative credential.
Hold or eligible to hold a valid Washington teaching certificate or ESA certification.
Masters degree.
Three years teaching or other certificated experience (e.g., school psychologist, speech pathologist, physical therapist).
Administrative experience serving special education populations.