Director of Special Education
District Wide
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Job summary
Northwest Kansas Educational Service Center in Oakley, Kansas seeks a Director of Special Education to lead NKESC's program, ensuring services and IEPs meet state and federal requirements.
The position requires a Master's degree with Kansas licensure as a Special Education Director, 3–5 years teaching and administrative experience, strong budget and personnel skills, and the ability to collaborate with principals, families, and community partners.
Qualifications
- Master's degree with Kansas licensure as a Kansas School Administrator of Special Education Director License.
- Valid Kansas driver's license.
- Teaching experience in special education 3–5 years; administrative experience 3–5 years preferred.
Responsibilities
- Oversee development and delivery of special education curriculum aligning with NKESC goals.
- Develop and implement a timely special education referral process with placement recommendations.
- Monitor admission, review, and dismissal processes district-wide for special education students.
- Direct development of individual education plans and ensure consistency with district procedures.
- Manage budget and supervise S.E. staff, ensuring resources and compliance with policy.
Skills
Education
Job description
Starting Date: Immediately
PRIMARY PURPOSE:
Demonstrate leadership while directing and managing the NKESC special education program. Ensure that services are provided for special needs students and individualized education plans are provided to meet the needs of all students. Complies with all state, federal, and local requirements and supports the philosophy and mission of NKESC.
QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION(S)/LICENSE(S):
Master's degree with valid Kansas professional license as a Kansas School Administrator of Special Education Director License
SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS:
1. Knowledge of federal and state special education law.
2. Understanding of the individual needs of special needs students.
3. Ability to communicate with all levels of special needs students and their parents.
4. Ability to implement policy and procedures.
5. Ability to interpret data.
6. Ability to manage budget and personnel.
7. Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
EXPERIENCE:
Teaching experience in special education (3-5 years)
Special Education administrative experience (3-5 years preferred)
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Oversee the development and delivery of special education curriculum and instructional programs that incorporate NKESC goals and support students achievement. Ensure that curriculum renewal is continuous and responsive to students needs.
2. Develop and implement an effective special education referral process and ensure that students assessments and recommendations regarding placement and program management for individual students are completed in a timely manner.
3. Monitor the admission, review, and dismissal process district wide for special education students.
4. Participate in committee meetings as needed to ensure that students are placed appropriately and developement of individual education plans for students are consistent with district procedures.
5. Ensure that student progress is evaluated on a systematic basis.
6. Obtain and use evaluative findings (including student achievement data) to guage special education program effectiveness and make changes when warranted.
7. Ensure that the necessary time, resources, materials, and technology to support and accomplish educational goals are available.
8. Encourage and support the developement of innovative instructions programs.
9. Direct transition services for special education students entering and exiting public school programs.
10. Take an active role in the formulating and implementing contracts for special education students receiving services outside of the district.
11. Demonstrate support for the district's student management policies and expected student behavior related to special education programs.
12. Implement and comply with the policies established by federal and state law, Kansas State Department of Education rule, and local board policy in area of special education. Recommend sound policies and procedures to improve the program.
13. Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other documents required.
14. Follow district safety protocls and emergency procedures.
15. Develop and administer the special education budget based on documented needs and ensure that operations are cost effective, and funds are managed wisely.
16. Maintain a current inventory of supplies and equipment and recommend the replacement and disposal of equipment when necessary.
17. Prepare, review, and revise job descriptions for the special education department.
18. Select, train, supervise, and evaluate staff and make recommendations relative to assignment, retention, discipline, and dismissal.
19. Establish and maintain a professional relationship and open communication with principcals, teachers, staff, parents, and community members.
20. Receive, respond, and investigate questions and/or complaints related toe service delivery and/or disabilities.
21. Serve as district liaison to community agencies providing services to students and notify parents and students of available services.
22. Articulate the district's mission and goals in the area of special education to the community and solicit its support in realizing the mission.
23. Demonstrate awareness of district-community needs and initiate activities to meet those needs.
24. Use appropriate and effective techniques to encourage community and parent involvement.
25. Other duties as assigned.
1. Requires the ability to maintain emotional control while under stress and in stressful situations.
2. Requires the ability to frequently work prolonged and ireegular hours.
3. Requires the ability to frequently sit for prolonged periods of time.
4. Requires the ability to use standard office equipment including computer and perpherals and other instructional equipment for prolonged periods of time.
5. Requires the ability to frequently use repetitive hand motions, including frequent keyboarding and mouse use.
6. Require the ability to occasionally bend/stoop, push/pull, twist, or reach.
7. Requires the ability to occasionally lift and carry light items (15 lbs. or less)
8. Requires the ability to work and concentrate in noisy and crowded environments.
9. Requires the ability to work with frequent interruptions.
10. Requires the ability to frequently travel within the district and occasionally travel statewide.
11. Requires timeliness and regular attendance and/or physical presence at the job.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Supervise, evaluate, and recommend the hiring and/or terminating of special education staff.
This job is also posted in Northwest Kansas Educational Services Center
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Re-Posted: Nov 19, 2024 12:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: Immediately
PRIMARY PURPOSE:
Demonstrate leadership while directing and managing the NKESC special education program. Ensure that services are provided for special needs students and individualized education plans are provided to meet the needs of all students. Complies with all state, federal, and local requirements and supports the philosophy and mission of NKESC.
QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION(S)/LICENSE(S):
Master's degree with valid Kansas professional license as a Kansas School Administrator of Special Education Director License
Valid Kansas driver's license
SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS:
1. Knowledge of federal and state special education law.
2. Understanding of the individual needs of special needs students.
3. Ability to communicate with all levels of special needs students and their parents.
4. Ability to implement policy and procedures.
5. Ability to interpret data.
6. Ability to manage budget and personnel.
7. Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
EXPERIENCE:
Teaching experience in special education (3-5 years)
Special Education administrative experience (3-5 years preferred)
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Oversee the development and delivery of special education curriculum and instructional programs that incorporate NKESC goals and support students achievement. Ensure that curriculum renewal is continuous and responsive to students needs.
2. Develop and implement an effective special education referral process and ensure that students assessments and recommendations regarding placement and program management for individual students are completed in a timely manner.
3. Monitor the admission, review, and dismissal process district wide for special education students.
4. Participate in committee meetings as needed to ensure that students are placed appropriately and developement of individual education plans for students are consistent with district procedures.
5. Ensure that student progress is evaluated on a systematic basis.
6. Obtain and use evaluative findings (including student achievement data) to guage special education program effectiveness and make changes when warranted.
7. Ensure that the necessary time, resources, materials, and technology to support and accomplish educational goals are available.
8. Encourage and support the developement of innovative instructions programs.
9. Direct transition services for special education students entering and exiting public school programs.
10. Take an active role in the formulating and implementing contracts for special education students receiving services outside of the district.
11. Demonstrate support for the district's student management policies and expected student behavior related to special education programs.
12. Implement and comply with the policies established by federal and state law, Kansas State Department of Education rule, and local board policy in area of special education. Recommend sound policies and procedures to improve the program.
13. Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other documents required.
14. Follow district safety protocls and emergency procedures.
15. Develop and administer the special education budget based on documented needs and ensure that operations are cost effective, and funds are managed wisely.
16. Maintain a current inventory of supplies and equipment and recommend the replacement and disposal of equipment when necessary.
17. Prepare, review, and revise job descriptions for the special education department.
18. Select, train, supervise, and evaluate staff and make recommendations relative to assignment, retention, discipline, and dismissal.
19. Establish and maintain a professional relationship and open communication with principcals, teachers, staff, parents, and community members.
20. Receive, respond, and investigate questions and/or complaints related toe service delivery and/or disabilities.
21. Serve as district liaison to community agencies providing services to students and notify parents and students of available services.
22. Articulate the district's mission and goals in the area of special education to the community and solicit its support in realizing the mission.
23. Demonstrate awareness of district-community needs and initiate activities to meet those needs.
24. Use appropriate and effective techniques to encourage community and parent involvement.
25. Other duties as assigned.
MENTAL DEMANDS/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENT/ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:
1. Requires the ability to maintain emotional control while under stress and in stressful situations.
2. Requires the ability to frequently work prolonged and ireegular hours.
3. Requires the ability to frequently sit for prolonged periods of time.
4. Requires the ability to use standard office equipment including computer and perpherals and other instructional equipment for prolonged periods of time.
5. Requires the ability to frequently use repetitive hand motions, including frequent keyboarding and mouse use.
6. Require the ability to occasionally bend/stoop, push/pull, twist, or reach.
7. Requires the ability to occasionally lift and carry light items (15 lbs. or less)
8. Requires the ability to work and concentrate in noisy and crowded environments.
9. Requires the ability to work with frequent interruptions.
10. Requires the ability to frequently travel within the district and occasionally travel statewide.
11. Requires timeliness and regular attendance and/or physical presence at the job.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Supervise, evaluate, and recommend the hiring and/or terminating of special education staff.
Position Type: Full-TimeJob Categories:
Administration > Director/Coordinator/Manager
Administration > Special Education Director
Administration > General Special Education
- David Younger , Executive Director
- District Wide
- Phone: 785-672-3125
- Email: dyounger@nkesc.org
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