Senior Director, Special Education Programs

Montgomery-Public-Schools; Montgomery (AL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The Executive Director for Special Education at Montgomery-Public-Schools will lead and coordinate age 3-21 SPED programs, ensuring alignment with district, state, and federal requirements. This role manages staffing, budgets, and program delivery for exceptional students and provides resources to staff, patrons, and the Board.

Key duties include policy development, program evaluation, and ensuring compliance with IDEA/504 and related laws, while maintaining effective communication with

Qualifications

• Current Alabama Teachers’ Certification with SPED endorsement; Master's degree or higher preferred.
• Minimum of three years’ experience as a special education teacher.
• Minimum of five years’ experience as administrator/supervisor in a public school setting, preferably SPED administrator.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership in administration and coordination of Special Education and psychological services.
• Assist in adaptation of school policies to include special education needs.
• Recommend policies and programs essential to the needs of exceptional children.
• Keep informed of all legal requirements governing special education.
• Provide leadership in establishing new programs and develop improved understanding of existing programs.
• Supervise and coordinate classroom programs for special needs population.

Education

SPED administrative experience (admin/supervisor)

Master's Degree or higher with SPED endorsement and Administration/Supervision preferred

Three years’ experience as SPED teacher

Job description

The Executive Director for Special Education at Montgomery-Public-Schools will lead and coordinate age 3-21 SPED programs, ensuring alignment with district, state, and federal requirements. This role manages staffing, budgets, and program delivery for exceptional students and provides resources to staff, patrons, and the Board.

Key duties include policy development, program evaluation, and ensuring compliance with IDEA/504 and related laws, while maintaining effective communication with