Assistant Director, Special Education (PreK–6)

Alpine School District; American Fork (UT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Alpine School District seeks an Assistant Director of Special Education for Elementary PreK-6 to oversee inclusion, tuition-based, Title I and Special Education services. Reporting to the Special Education Director, you will coordinate preschool offerings and collaborate with site administrators.

The role requires a Master’s degree, Utah administrator license, and prior administrator experience. Strong communication and budgeting skills are essential for districtwide preschool programs.

Qualifications

• Master's degree required.
• Must hold a valid Utah Professional Educator License (administrator/supervisor license).
• Administrator experience is required.
• Building level administration experience preferred.
• Special Education/Early Childhood services experience preferred.
• Ability to communicate orally and in writing; strong collaboration and consensus-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee preschool and elementary services including inclusion, tuition-based, Title I, and Special Education classes.
• Serve as LEA representative for preschool students on IEPs.
• Coordinate and monitor preschool services and related funding/revenue.
• Recruit and enroll preschool-age students in Special Education Preschool services.
• Collaborate with site administrators and other directors on preschool offerings.
• Communicate with parents/guardians about growth and development of preschool students with disabilities.
• Monitor Preschool services budgets and grant writing/reporting with agencies.
• Maintain records and reports required by USBE and federal government (IDEIA).
• Align instructional strategies and materials with USBE guidelines; support staff development.
• Engage in vertical alignment with district standards, instruction, and assessments.
• Model administrative support for staff in developmentally appropriate learning opportunities.
• Develop and monitor Special Education elementary procedures for student and staff safety, discipline, and conduct.
• Supervise, evaluate, and schedule preschool teachers and support staff.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Collaboration

Initiative

Teamwork

Education

Master's Degree

Utah Professional Educator License

Administrative/Supervisor License

Building-level Administration Experience (preferred)

Special Education/Early Childhood Experience (preferred)

Job description

Alpine School District seeks an Assistant Director of Special Education for Elementary PreK-6 to oversee inclusion, tuition-based, Title I and Special Education services. Reporting to the Special Education Director, you will coordinate preschool offerings and collaborate with site administrators.

The role requires a Master’s degree, Utah administrator license, and prior administrator experience. Strong communication and budgeting skills are essential for districtwide preschool programs.