Senior Director, Special Education Strategy

DC Department of Human Resources; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 135,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Office of the State Superintendent of Education (OSSE) in Washington, DC seeks a Director of Special Education to provide leadership and oversight of federal and local special education policy, monitoring, and compliance. This role drives program development and evaluation to ensure high-quality services for students with disabilities.

Reporting to the Assistant Superintendent, you will lead a team, coordinate with data and technology units, and work across agencies to improve outcomes for all

Qualifications

• Specialized Experience: Knowledge and technical competence in statistical and mathematical theories applicable to regulatory impact, policy analysis, and problem solving in regulatory programs.
• Mastery of qualitative and/or quantitative methods for assessment and improvement of program effectiveness or management processes.

Responsibilities

• Oversee OSSE’s special education program functions, including policy, monitoring, compliance, state complaints, nonpublic placement, and technical assistance.
• Provide leadership for strategic planning and implementation of special education programs and services.
• Coordinate technical assistance on complex matters and liaise with other OSSE divisions and agencies.
• Lead a team to set standards for program quality in LEAs and schools and coordinate cross-agency collaboration.
• Coordinate policy, funding, monitoring, and technical assistance with K-12 divisions and other units.
• Promote transparency and usability of special education information through guidance documents and communication with educators, families, and partners.

Skills

Policy analysis

Data analysis

Regulatory compliance

Education

Master's degree in economics, statistics, mathematics, applied sciences, or law

Job description

Office of the State Superintendent of Education (OSSE) in Washington, DC seeks a Director of Special Education to provide leadership and oversight of federal and local special education policy, monitoring, and compliance. This role drives program development and evaluation to ensure high-quality services for students with disabilities.

Reporting to the Assistant Superintendent, you will lead a team, coordinate with data and technology units, and work across agencies to improve outcomes for all