Director of Special Education for Millard Public Schools

Millard Public Schools; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 111,000 - 136,000; Full time

Job summary

Millard Public Schools seeks a Director of Special Education to lead, design and evaluate programs for students with verified special needs. The role is based in Omaha at the DON STROH ADMIN CTR and starts July 1, 2027.

Requires administrative certification in Nebraska and advanced degrees; a minimum of three years in special education administration is required with four years preferred. Salary is $123,457 per year and citizenship or work authorization is required.

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in educational administration or six-year specialist degree in educational administration required or preferred, depending on candidate.
• NE Administrative Certification is required for eligibility.
• Four years of successful experience in the administration of a special education program is preferred; three years is required.
• Experience and leadership abilities in the area of special education and the ability to supervise and evaluate staff.

Responsibilities

• Designs, develops and delivers programs and services for students with verified special needs.
• Evaluates programs, services and personnel as assigned.

Skills

Leadership in special education

Program evaluation

Staff supervision

Education

Doctoral degree in educational administration

Six-year specialist degree in educational administration

NE Administrative Certification

Job description

Director of Special Education for Millard Public Schools

Starting Date: Jul 1, 2027

Job Details

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $123,457 Per Year

Location: DON STROH ADMIN CTR - Omaha, Nebraska

Job Description

Millard Public Schools is taking applications for a DIRECTOR OF SPECIAL EDUCATION.

General Summary: Designs, develops and delivers those programs and services determined appropriate for those students with verified special needs; evaluates programs, services and personnel, as assigned.

Qualifications

• I. Education Level: A doctoral degree from an approved institution with a major in educational administration or the accepted equivalent is preferred. A six-year specialist degree in educational administration or the accepted equivalent is required.
• II. Certification or Licensure: Appropriate NE Administrative Certification is required.
• III. Experience desired: Four years of successful experience in the administration of a special education program is preferred; three years is required.
• IV. Other requirements: Experience and leadership abilities in the area of special education - sensitivity to the needs and objectives of the district and the ability to supervise and evaluate the work of others.

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Dr. Heidi Penke , Assistant Superintendent
• DON STROH ADMIN CTR
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]