Special Education Dean (EOY-End of Year)

J. Michael Lunsford Middle School; Chantilly (VA); Sur place; USD 90 000 - 110 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Loudoun County Public Schools is seeking a Special Education Dean at J. Michael Lunsford Middle School in Chantilly, VA.

The role focuses on ensuring FAPE, supervising IEPs, and coordinating services for students with disabilities to meet state and federal requirements. The position requires a Master’s Degree, three years in special education, and a Virginia Postgraduate Professional License with Special Education endorsement.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree from an accredited College or University.
• Has a minimum of three (3) years of successful experience in special education.
• Holds or is eligible for a Virginia Postgraduate Professional License with an endorsement Special Education; endorsement in Administration and Supervision PreK-12 preferred.
• Demonstrates leadership qualities and ability to work with students, families, staff and the community.
• Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills for clear communication.
• Solid knowledge of State and Federal Regulations Governing Students with Disabilities.
• Experience with evidence-based behavior interventions and supports.

Responsabilités

• Ensure compliance with State and Federal Regulations as they apply to students with disabilities in the public school setting.
• Supervise IEP development, reviews and revisions, and provision of services in the least restrictive environment to ensure FAPE.
• Serve as the designee for IEP meetings as assigned by the building administrator.
• Oversee and support the progress of students through monitoring of specialized programs and services to ensure fidelity, data collection, analysis and reporting.
• Coordinate services and provisions for children with disabilities who transfer between schools in Virginia or from a Local Education Agency outside of Virginia.
• Develop and maintain a positive communication system with the community, staff, administration and the School Board Office.
• Maintain up-to-date data in Virginia IEP System including case management assignments and documents.
• Provide professional learning to special education staff and faculty.
• Monitor the implementation of specialized instruction through observations and data analysis.
• Attend Monthly Designee/Dean Meetings and trainings.

Connaissances

Leadership

Communication

Regulations knowledge

Data analysis

Formation

Master’s Degree

Virginia Postgraduate Professional License

Description du poste

Special Education Dean (EOY-End of Year)

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Special Education Dean (EOY-End of Year) Loudoun County Public Schools J. Michael Lunsford Middle School - Chantilly, Virginia Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Loudoun County Public Schools

Job Details

Job ID: 5949862
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Oct 05, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Position Overview

The Special Education Dean works to ensure the provision of a Free Appropriate Public Education (FAPE) for all students in accordance with all State and Federal guidelines.

Roles and Responsibilities

The following information is intended to describe the overall nature and scope of the work being performed. This is not a comprehensive listing of all responsibilities or tasks; work may differ and other work may be assigned when deemed appropriate.

• Ensure compliance with State and Federal Regulations as they apply to students with disabilities in the public school setting
• Supervise IEP development, reviews and revisions, and provision of services in the least restrictive environment to ensure FAPE
• Serve as the designee for IEP meetings as assigned by the building administrator
• Oversee and support the progress of students through the monitoring of specialized programs and services to ensure fidelity of implementation, data collection, analysis and reporting
• Coordinate services and provisions for children with disabilities who transfer between schools in Virginia or from a Local Education Agency outside of Virginia
• Develop and maintain a positive communication system with the community, staff, administration and the School Board Office
• Maintains up-to-date data in Virginia IEP System to include case management assignments, document management and finalizing special education documents
• Provide professional learning to special education staff and faculty
• Monitor the implementation of specialized instruction through observations and data analysis
• Attend Monthly Designee/Dean Meetings and all required trainings

Qualifications

Below are the minimum qualifications for this job. Equivalent combinations of education and experience are also acceptable.

Education

Master’s Degree from an accredited College or University

Experience

Has a minimum of three (3) years of successful experience in special education

Licenses and Certifications

Holds or is eligible for a Virginia Postgraduate Professional License with an endorsement Special Education; endorsement in Administration and Supervision PreK-12 preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Possesses leadership qualities and personal characteristics necessary to work effectively with students, parents, teachers, administrators, and the community
• Possesses strong communication, writing, and presentation skills which demonstrate the ability to assimilate, analyze, and present information clearly and concisely
• Possesses comprehensive knowledge of State and Federal Regulations Governing Students with Disabilities
• Possesses knowledge of specialized instruction, and knowledge and experience with school-wide systems to support inclusive practices
• Possesses knowledge and experience implementing and analyzing the effectiveness of evidence-based behavior interventions and supports

Physical Requirements

The following provides a brief description of physical requirements for this job:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly talking, expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word. The employee must convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly. The employee must possess normal cognitive abilities including the ability to learn, recall and apply certain practices and policies. Frequently sitting and/or remaining in a stationary position for long periods of time. Exerting up to 25 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.

Reports to:Principal

FLSA status: Exempt
Months/Days/Hours:11 months, 213 days, 7 hours per day
Salary Level :Licensed Salary Scale

Salary Scale: https://www.lcps.org/compensation

Remote Work Eligible:No

Union Designation: Certified

Position Type: Full-Time
Job Categories:

Administration > Assistant Principal/Dean/Head

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• JML-F, JML-D, JML-G, JML-H
• Email: [e-mail]

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