Executive Director of Special Education

Applitrack; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Applitrack is seeking a District Special Education Director to lead the district's SPED program, ensuring ARD processes and IEPs meet student needs. The role requires governance across state, federal, and local requirements and strong collaboration with families and staff.

The candidate will oversee program quality, budget, and personnel, driving compliance and data-informed decisions to support students with special needs.

Qualifications

• Three years of central office special education leadership experience.
• Three years as an administrator in the ARD committee meeting.

Responsibilities

• Provides leadership and manages the District's special education program.
• Ensures services are provided for special education students and individualized education plans are current.
• Warrants compliance with all state, federal, and local requirements.

Skills

Program evaluation

ARD Committee process

Budget & personnel management

Communication with parents

Policy implementation

Data interpretation

Interpersonal skills

Education

Master's degree in educational administration or related field

Certified instructional supervisor and appraiser in T-TESS upon hire

Job description

Provides leadership and manages the District's special education program. Ensure that services are provided for special education students and individualized education plans are current to meet the needs of all students. Warrant compliance with all state, federal, and local requirements.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

Master's degree in educational administration or related field.

Certified instructional supervisor and appraiser in T-TESS upon hire.

Special Knowledge/Skills:

Ability to evaluate instructional program and teaching effectiveness for special education students.

Knowledge of Admission, Review and Dismissal (ARD) Committee process.

Knowledge of federal and state special education law.

Ability to communicate with all levels of special needs students and their parents.

Ability to implement policy and procedures.

Ability to interpret data.

Ability to manage budget and personnel.

Strong communication, public relations, and interpersonal skills.

Experience:

Three years of central office special education leadership experience.

Three years as an administrator in the ARD committee meeting.