Special Education Dean — Lead Inclusive Programs & Compliance

J. Michael Lunsford Middle School; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Regulations knowledge

Data analysis

Education

Master’s Degree

Virginia Postgraduate Professional License

Job description

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.