Special Education Director

Sylvania; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Sylvania seeks a senior leader to direct the district's Special Education department, ensuring compliance with federal and state standards while driving program improvements.

The role oversees staffing, budget processes, IEP development, and data reporting, partnering with administration, schools, and the community to achieve best outcomes for students with disabilities.

Qualifications

• Experience supervising staff in education is required.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills are essential.
• Ability to organize priorities and manage multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Interprets federal and state regulations for principals, teachers, parents, and the community.
• Manages daily operations of the Special Education department.
• Supervises and evaluates Special Education staff districtwide.
• Coordinates development and implementation of IEPs across the district.
• Supports behavioral intervention strategies and budgeting for Special Education.
• Provides data collection and reporting for program improvement.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Teaching experience

Written and oral communication

Organization & prioritization

Presentation with technology

Education

Certification by Georgia PSC

Job description

Minimum Qualifications:

Appropriate certifications and training as outlined by the Georgia Professional Standards Commission; Effective written and oral communication skills; Ability to work in and foster a positive work environment; Ability to work as an effective member of the administrative team

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Interprets the intent of federal and state legislation and regulations to principals, teachers, parents, and the community, and the continuum of services provided for exceptional students
• Manages and directs the daily operations of the Special Education department
• Supervises and evaluates employees within the Special Education Department
• Supervises the coordination of Special Education services districtwide
• Coordinates the development and implementation of IEPs
• Supports behavioral intervention strategies district-wide
• Manages the special education budgeting process
• Supports the grant process for Special Education
• Supports the allotment process for special education services
• Oversees the submission of grant applications, reports, plans, and other required special education documentation
• Supports the maintenance of student records for special education
• Assists personnel in developing, revising, and implementing a system of professional learning activities
• Monitors program initiatives in all schools on a monthly basis
• Assists local school personnel in selecting and using instructional materials based on individual learning needs to access the general curriculum
• Maintains a professional calendar
• Maintains due process procedures for special education districtwide
• Collects and records appropriate data for school improvement goals
• Promotes placement of students with disabilities in the least restrictive environment
• Assists with the identification of students moving through the least restrictive environment and specialized placements, district-wide
• Assists with the identification process (Child Find), district-wide
• Assists the Transportation Director in providing transportation for students with disabilities
• Develops, implements, and edits the state performance plan as needed
• Serves as a contributing member of the system leadership team
• Works with Personnel and Federal Program Depts. to ensure recruitment, retention or remediation of PQ teachers
• Coordinates, analyzes, and supports data collection for special education programs districtwide
• Coordinates and supports transition processes, including graduation, transfer intake files, program, and level changes
• Coordinates Child Find processes district-wide
• Coordinates student assessment processes for students with disabilities
• Assists with preschool outcomes processes; data collection, report completion, and submission
• Prepares required reporting for local, state, and federal entities
• Collaborates with internal and external personnel, contractors, staff, parents, and the community for implementing and maintaining services and programs
• Assists with the preparation of data and provides synthesis of information for reporting Special Education components
• Coordinates the procurement process for securing contractors and services related to Special Education programs
• Collaborates with legal services as required
• Attends and/or provides professional development to staff
• Participates in a wide variety of meetings
• Fields inquiries, complaints, and concerns from various sources
• Other duties as assigned by the Chief Administrative Officer or Superintendent

Required Skills:

• L-5 or higher in special education field
• Minimum three years of supervisory experience
• Minimum three years of teaching experience
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Organization and prioritization skills
• Ability to make presentations using, but not limited to, technology resources