Director, Exceptional Student Education — Strategic Leader

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 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.