Director of Special Education

Centralia School District; Washington; On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a Director of Special Education to lead and enhance special education programs. This pivotal role involves supervising staff, managing budgets, and ensuring compliance with regulations while fostering professional development. The ideal candidate will have a Master’s degree in Special Education and significant experience in leadership and curriculum development. Join a team dedicated to creating inclusive and supportive learning environments for all students, starting July 1, 2025. This is a great opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the educational community.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in special education or related field required.
• Five years of experience in curriculum, instruction, and leadership.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership for special education programs and services.
• Supervise and support special education staff for quality service delivery.

Skills

Leadership

Special Education Knowledge

Curriculum Development

Program Management

Staff Development

Education

Master’s Degree in Special Education

Job description

About the District
Edmonds School District is committed to workplace diversity and aims to attract and retain employees with the right skills, knowledge, and life experiences to meet the needs of each vacancy. We encourage individuals of different cultures, backgrounds, abilities, and perspectives to apply and seek those who actively embrace our equity-focused direction for the future. Whether you’re working in a classroom, driving a school bus, preparing lunches, or supporting one of the many operational and administrative functions, our goal is to create socially, emotionally and intellectually safe learning environments for each student, every day!

About the Position
The Director of Special Education provides leadership and oversight for the district’s special education programs and services across the full continuum of support. This role is responsible for supervising and supporting special education staff to ensure high-quality service delivery for students and families. The Director manages program budgets, leads staffing planning and personnel decisions, and ensures compliance with all applicable federal and state regulations, as well as district policies. In addition, the Director designs and facilitates professional development to build staff capacity and improve instructional outcomes.

This position begins the 2025-26 school year. Start date is July 1, 2025.

Posting will close on 5/15/2025.

Required Qualifications:
Master’s degree in special education or a closely related field
Significant experience working successfully with special education students/classrooms.
Minimum of five years of increasingly responsible experience in curriculum and instruction, school leadership, professional development, and/or program management experience.

Licenses/Special Requirements:
Valid Washington State Program Administrator/Principal Certificate
Holds or is eligible for a Washington State Teaching License in Special Education or a related ESA Certificate

2024-25 Manager Salary Schedule: Level V (- 3 Furlough Days)