Full Time Director Of Special Education

Iron County School District; Cedar City (UT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading educational institution as the Director of Special Education, where you will oversee special education programs to ensure compliance and provide quality education for students with disabilities. This role involves collaboration with various stakeholders to enhance educational opportunities and manage resources effectively.

Qualifications

• Experience in special education law and compliance.
• Ability to manage budgets and staffing effectively.

Responsibilities

• Plans and directs special education programs.
• Ensures compliance with federal and state regulations.
• Develops and manages budgets for special education.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Collaboration

Compliance

Education

Master's Degree in Education

Job description

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We want you to join our team! Come work for the Iron County School District in Cedar City, UT and help to make a difference in the lives of students and families in your community! The Iron County School District supports families in developing college and career readiness by BUILDING knowledge, skills and relationships for ALL. Empowering ALL to learn at high-levels through systematic district and school-wide support.

The Iron County School District is seeking a Full Time Director Of Special Education beginning in July for the 2025-2026 school year.

The Director of Special Education is under the direction of the Executive Director of Special Programs, plans, implements, directs, monitors, and maintains the ICSD Special Education programs and the provision of a Free Appropriate Public Education (FAPE) that includes reasonably calculating services for students with disabilities from age 3 until age 22. The Director serves as a resource to parents, school personnel, administrators, the Superintendent and the Board of Education; maintains appropriate special education staffing to ensure that program and service goals are achieved within budget; ensures compliance with all federal, state, and local laws, rules, and regulations; and advocates for students with disabilities for the purpose of ensuring student access to equal and appropriate educational opportunities.

• Promotes and utilizes child find in all schools within the community as outlined for the purpose of providing optimum services to students with disabilities and for ensuring compliance with the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).
• Administers all special education and Medicaid programs for the purpose of ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local laws, policies, and procedures for services to students with disabilities.
• In cooperation with the ICSD Human Resources Department, directs special education personnel functions (e.g., recruitment, hiring, evaluation, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining adequate highly qualified staffing and ensuring that the educational and legal objectives of special education programs are accomplished.
• Assists building administrators with evaluation and discipline of special education staff for the purpose of providing support and ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local policies regarding due process rights and services to special education students.
• In cooperation with the ICSD Business Department, develops annual budget forecasts, manages and accounts for all special education and Medicaid budgets for the purpose of ensuring that funds and resources are utilized in compliance with federal, state, and local legal requirements.
• Compiles data from and collaborates with a wide variety of internal and external groups (e.g., district leadership, auditors, community organizations, regulatory agencies, etc.) for the purpose of identifying and/or analyzing relevant issues, recommending and/or implementing action plans, ensuring compliance with policies and procedures, and monitoring program components.
• Serves as District liaison to other agencies within the local area (e.g., Utah State Board of Education, Medicaid, etc.) for the purpose of maximizing and coordination of services to students with disabilities.
• Oversees the preparation of documentation (e.g., grants, contracts, requisitions, District/State/Federal reports, correspondence, etc.) for the purpose of providing written support and/or conveying information.
• Develops an atmosphere of respect, interest, and enthusiasm within the Special Education Department for the purpose of maximizing services to students with disabilities.
• Visits schools, attends meetings, and coordinates with principals and district staff regularly for the purposes of training personnel, resolving issues, coordinating services, and ensuring program alignment and consistency.
• Presents information on a wide variety of Special Education topics for the purpose of conveying information, gaining feedback and/or directing ICSD special education services.
• Develops a wide variety of documents and presentation materials, independently and/or through delegation to other personnel (e.g., plans, proposals, policies, budgets, grant opportunities, procedures, forms, etc.) for the purpose of implementing and maintaining services and programs.
• Coordinates with and responds to USBE on matters of compliance, requests, and/or state directives.
• Represents the ICSD on Due Process Hearings and other similar legal and quasi-legal matters.
• Researches and implements a wide variety of topics related to special education law for the purpose of ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and established guidelines; securing information for planning; and/or responding to requests.
• Monitors and oversees district-wide and school site-based special education programs and projects (e.g., curriculum development, delivery alternatives, discipline, etc.) for the purpose of carrying out and achieving District objectives.
• Participates as a member or facilitator in meetings, workshops, and seminars that frequently involve a range of issues (e.g., students with disabilities, due process hearings, goal attainment, problem resolution, personnel and staffing, and compliance, etc.) for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required to perform functions.

Seniority level

• Director

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Education and Training
• Industries
Education Management

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