Director, Exceptional Student Education

The School District of Lee County; Fort Myers (FL); In loco; USD 107.000 - 136.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

The School District of Lee County in Fort Myers, Florida, seeks a Director of Exceptional Student Education to design, implement, and evaluate programs for students with special needs, ensuring high achievement and district compliance.

The successful candidate will manage budgets including IDEA grants, supervise staff, collaborate with legal teams, and coordinate with other departments to meet educational goals.

Competenze

• Master’s or higher in educational leadership or admin with ESE emphasis.
• 7+ years as an ESE administrator.
• Alternative qualifications may be accepted by the Board.

Mansioni

• Develop, implement, and evaluate programs for students with exceptionalities to ensure achievement and satisfaction.
• Revise district policies with legal staff to ensure compliance with laws for ESE.
• Budget the department, IDEA grant, and related contracts.
• Supervise and evaluate administrative and non-instructional staff serving exceptional students.
• Lead strategic planning for ESE programs and services district-wide.
• Facilitate the ESE Advisory Committee to obtain parental/civic input on policies.
• Assist parents in addressing concerns about ESE programs and services.
• Collaborate with other departments to meet educational needs of exceptional students.
• Work with legal staff to resolve due process matters in ESE.
• Represent the District at due process hearings under IDEA.

Conoscenze

Oral & written communication

Diversity collaboration

Computer applications

Formazione

Master’s degree or higher in educational leadership/administration with emphasis in ESE

Descrizione del lavoro

The School District of Lee County Lee County Public Schools - Fort Myers, Florida Open in Google Maps

Job Description

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or higher with a graduate major in educational leadership or administration/supervision with emphasis in exceptional student education.
• Seven (7) years of experience as an exceptional student education administrator.

Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find acceptable.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work with diverse groups of people.
• Knowledge of and experience with industry-standard computer applications.

Revised: 8/27/19

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and evaluate programs and services for students with exceptionalities to ensure continual student achievement and customer satisfaction.
• Develop and revise District policies and procedures, in cooperation with District legal staff, to ensure compliance with federal and state laws and regulations pertaining to exceptional student education.
• Develop and administer the budgets for the department, the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) grant, and other grants and contracts related to exceptional student education.
• Supervise and evaluate administrative and non-instructional staff who provide direct or indirect services to students with exceptionalities.
• Develop and implement comprehensive strategic planning regarding exceptional student education programs and services.
• Serve as the District’s staff facilitator for the Exceptional Student Education Advisory Committee to provide parental and citizen input into policies and procedures related to the exceptional student education program.
• Assist parents in identifying and addressing their concerns related to exceptional student education programs and services.
• Collaborate with District staff in other departments to address the educational needs of students with exceptionalities.
• Collaborate with District legal staff and legal counsel of record to resolve due process hearings and other legal procedures pertaining to exceptional student education.
• Represent the District at due process hearings related to the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act.

Revised: 8/27/19

Additional Job Information

U20, $107,018.40 - $136,455.60; 8 Hours, 255 Days

Compensation may increase based upon relevant education and experience.

Director, Exceptional Student Education

The School District of Lee County Lee County Public Schools - Fort Myers, Florida Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Florida Department of Education

Job Details

Job ID: 5981479
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Yesterday

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Contact Information

• Human Resources
• 2855 Colonial Blvd
• Fort Myers, Florida 33966
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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