Special Education Leadership Support - Liberty Union-Thurston Local Schools

Fairfield County Educational Service Center (ESC); Lancaster (OH); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Fairfield County Educational Service Center (ESC) in Lancaster, Ohio, seeks a Special Education Leadership Support professional to oversee student services and supervise staff for Liberty Union-Thurston Local Schools.

The role emphasizes ensuring compliance with federal and state laws, guiding MTSS/504 plans, and coordinating district-wide special education activities. Immediate start with state- and district collaboration.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Education.
• Holds an Ohio Special Education Teacher’s Certificate in at least one area of students with disabilities to be supervised.
• Holds an educational administrative specialist, principal, or supervisor certificate.
• Minimum of three years of teaching and/or supervisory or administrative experience.
• Required criminal background check.
• Meets USCIS I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification.

Responsibilities

• Provides leadership in the development, implementation, and coordination of the ESC’s curriculum and instructional programs.
• Assists with programs in areas including special education, preschool, and Section 504.
• Collaborates in the delivery and continuous improvement of special education programs.
• Coordinates the delivery of student services to support district programs.
• Consults with the elementary principal on program implementation.
• Assists with mandated reports for submission to the Ohio Department of Education.
• Interprets district policies relating to students with disabilities.
• Provides leadership for staff on Federal law and Ohio rules for educating students with disabilities.
• Guides interventions under Response to Intervention and MTSS.
• Directs staff regarding requirements under Section 504.
• Participates in placement of students with disabilities in alternative settings.
• Assists in developing district-wide policies for special education and student services.
• Maintains complete records of all children enrolled in special education.
• Recommends supplies and curriculum used by special education, preschool, and ELL staff.
• Advises personnel on regulations for programs related to special education, Section 504, preschool and student services.
• Ensures accurate reporting of EMIS data related to special education.
• Maintains professional rapport with coworkers and students.
• Communicates effectively with supervisor.
• Ensures student safety and promotes positive public relations.
• Serves as a role model for students.

Skills

Knowledge of Ohio’s Learning Standards

Clear communication

Organizational skills

Collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Master’s Degree in Education

Ohio Special Education Teacher’s Certificate

Administrative/supervisor certificate (educational administrator specialist, principal, or supervisor)

Three years of teaching and/or supervisory/administrative experience

Criminal background check

Meets USCIS I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification

Job description

Special Education Leadership Support - Liberty Union-Thurston Local Schools

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Job Details

Job ID: 5890927

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Aug 18, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Title: Liberty Union-Thurston Special Education Leadership Support

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Education
• Hold an Ohio Special Education Teacher’s Certificate in at least one of the areas of students with disabilities to be supervised
• Hold an educational administrative specialist, principal, or supervisor certificate
• Minimum of three (3) years of teaching and/or supervisory or administrative experience. (Administrative experience is highly desirable).
• Required criminal background check
• Meets USCIS I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification

Reports To: Liberty Union-Thurston Local Director of Student Services and Liberty Union Elementary Principal

Job Goal: Provide direction and organizational structure to the student services staff in the implementation of policies and procedures related to Federal and State laws for special education, Preschool, and other areas of student services at the elementary school, as assigned.

Performance Responsibilities

1. Provides leadership in the development, implementation, and coordination of the ESC’s curriculum and instructional programs.
2. Assists with programs in, but not limited to the following areas: special education programs for students with disabilities, preschool, Section 504
3. Collaborates the delivery and continuous improvement of special education programs
4. Collaboration of the delivery of student services, which supplement and support the district’s other educational programs and activities
5. Consults with the elementary principal on aspects of program implementation in the school
6. Assists with mandated reports for submission to the Ohio Department of Education
7. Assists building administration by interpreting district policies and procedures relating to students with disabilities
8. Provides leadership and direction to administrators, psychologists, general education and special education staff for the implementation of Federal law and Ohio rules for educating students with disabilities
9. Provides clear guidance to administrators and staff on Response to Intervention and Multi-Tiered Systems of Response
10. Actively provides leadership and direction to administrators, school counselors, and staff regarding requirements under Section 504
11. Participates in the placement of students with disabilities in alternative placements, including schools outside the district, scholarship, court placed, fostered out
12. Assists in developing district-wide policies concerning special education programs and student services
13. Develops procedures to maintain complete individual records of all children enrolled in special education
14. Recommends the approval of supplies, instructional materials, and curriculum used by special education, preschool, and ELL staff.
15. Advises all personnel on rules and regulations regarding all programs that relate to special education, Section 504, preschool and student services
16. Collaborating in the processes and procedures to ensure the accurate reporting of special education as it impacts the EMIS data management
17. Maintain an appropriate and professional rapport with coworkers & students
18. Communicate effectively with supervisor
19. Ensure safety of students
20. Promote positive public relations
21. Serve as a role model for students
22. Provide internal and external reports and presentations as requested
23. Maintain respect at all times for confidential information, e.g., test scores, student/personnel information
24. Successfully completes all district training requirements in a timely manner
25. Comply with all Board of Education policies
26. Other duties as assigned by Superintendent or her/his designee

Required Knowledge, Skills, Attitudes, and Other Responsibilities

1. Knowledge of Ohio’s Learning Standards and Quality Practices.
2. Ability to work effectively with others.
3. Ability to communicate ideas and directions clearly and effectively both orally and in writing.
4. Organizational and problem solving skills.
5. Ability to generate correspondence independently.
6. Respects confidences shared by the staff and operates in a discreet manner in all related matters.
7. Performs other tasks and assumes responsibilities as the Superintendent directs.
8. Basic First Aid.
9. Ability to be flexible and adaptable to changing situations.

Additional Working Conditions

1. Occasional exposure to blood, bodily fluids, and tissue.
2. Occasional operation of vehicle under inclement weather conditions
3. Occasional alternative/flexible hours/days.
4. Occasional travel.
5. Occasional interruption of duties by staff and/or telephone.
6. Supplemental contracts or compensation may be awarded by the district for additional duties and responsibilities, at their discretion.

Position Type: Full-time

Administration > Director/Coordinator/Manager

Administration > Special Education Director

Job Requirements

• At least 3 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• Master degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Will Kirby
• 955 Liberty Drive
• Lancaster , Ohio 43130
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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