Director of Special Education

Perry Township Schools

Indianapolis (IN)

On-site

USD 120,000 - 180,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Job summary

Perry Township Schools is seeking a visionary leader for inclusive education to drive district-wide transformation. You will empower staff through innovative professional learning, build systemic capacity, and ensure every learner achieves high-level outcomes.

The role focuses on Universal Design for Learning, MTSS alignment, and data-driven accountability, while overseeing IDEA grants, 504 programs, and family partnerships to advance post-secondary success.

Qualifications

Master's degree in Education or Leadership required.
District Level Administrator Exceptional Needs approved program required.
Minimum two years' experience holding one of the following licenses in Exceptional Needs, Building Level Administrator, School Psychologist, or Communications Disorder.

Responsibilities

Lead district-wide inclusive education initiatives using Universal Design for Learning (UDL).
Align special education services within a MTSS framework.
Monitor Special Education Federal Grant (IDEA) for fiscal responsibility and alignment with district goals.
Manage due process, mediation, and state complaints with a proactive-family partnership approach.
Oversee Section 504 programs for consistent identification and accommodation across buildings.
Provide guidance and delegation to special education supervisors to develop future district leaders.
Design and facilitate professional development that moves beyond compliance to evidence-based interventions and co-teaching models.

Skills

Communication

Instructional leadership

MTSS knowledge

UDL (Universal Design for Learning)

Team leadership

Problem solving

Family partnerships

Education

Master's degree in Education or Leadership

District Level Administrator Exceptional Needs approved program

Job description

Position Purpose

To serve as the district's visionary leader for inclusive education. This role empowers staff through innovative professional learning, builds systemic capacity to meet the diverse needs of all learners, and ensures that every student in Perry Township Schoolsregardless of abilityachieves high-level educational and post-secondary outcomes

Essential Job Functions

Instructional Leadership & Strategy

Inclusive Excellence

Lead the district-wide shift toward inclusive practices, ensuring students with disabilities have meaningful access to the general education curriculum through Universal Design for Learning (UDL).

MTSS Integration

Partner with the Curriculum and Instruction department to align special education services within a Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) framework.

Data-Driven Outcomes

Analyze longitudinal achievement and behavioral data to identify gaps, shift resources, and improve the Results-Driven Accountability (RDA) standing of the district.

Organizational Oversight & Compliance

Federal & State Stewardship

Author and monitor the Special Education Federal Grant (IDEA), ensuring fiscal responsibility and alignment with district strategic goals.

Legal Advocacy

Manage all aspects of due process, mediation, and state complaints with a "proactive-first" mindset, focusing on conflict resolution and family partnership.

504 Coordination

Oversee the district's Section 504 programs to ensure consistent identification, accommodation, and support across all buildings.

Capacity Building & Talent Development

Leadership Mentorship

Provide high-level guidance and delegation to special education supervisors, fostering a pipeline of future district leaders.

Modern Professional Development

Design and facilitate "best practice" PD that moves beyond compliance to focus on evidence-based interventions, co-teaching models, and trauma-informed care.

Building Partnerships

Collaborate with building principals to evaluate the effectiveness of special education staff and provide coaching that elevates the quality of instruction.

Community & Transition Engagement

Family Partnership

Serve as a liaison to families and community stakeholders, ensuring transparent communication and building trust between the district and the community.

Post-Secondary Success

Strengthen PK-12+ transition programs to ensure students are prepared for competitive employment, higher education, or independent living.

Non-Public Liaison

Coordinate with non-public school leadership to ensure equitable services and support for students at all Perry Township sites.

Equipment

Use standard office equipment such as personal computers, printer, copier and fax machines, calculator, and telephone.

Travel Requirements

Travel to school district buildings and professional meetings as required.

Pay Rate

Administrative Pay Schedule.

Work Schedule

260 days per year.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

Articulate and communicate with all stakeholders in a highly professional timely manner.
Ability to objectively evaluate effectiveness of programs openness to making changes to increase effectiveness and support of staff and service delivery.
Provides timely support to administrators and staff
High level of knowledge in regards to effective instruction and ability to support growth of teachers.
Proven ability to problem solve using the insights of relevant others and creating solutions that have the optimal benefit.
Provides resources to leaders and staff.

Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards

Seldom = Less than 25% Occasional = 26 to 50% Often = 51 to 75% Very Frequent = Greater than 75%

Physical RequirementPercentage of TimeAbility to stand for extended periods of time. OccasionalAbility to lift 25 pounds. SeldomAbility to carry 25 pounds. SeldomAbility to work at a desk, conference table or in meetings of various configurations. Very FrequentAbility to see for the purpose of reading laws and codes, rules and policies and other printed matter. Very FrequentAbility to communicate so others will be able to clearly understand a normal conversation. Very FrequentAbility to operate job-related equipment. Very FrequentAbility to reach in all directions. Very Frequent

License/ Registration/ Certification