Strategic SPED Director | Data-Driven Program Leader

Regional Superintendent of Schools; Kentucky; On-site; USD 99,450 - 121,550; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Board‑paid TRS contribution

Health insurance stipend ($800/mo)

Sick/Personal/Vacation days

Job summary

The Regional Superintendent of Schools in Kentucky seeks a dynamic Special Education Director to plan, administer, and direct the member district’s SPED programs. This role involves formulating policies, ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations, overseeing the SPED budget, supervising personnel, and reviewing related data.

Key duties include leading instructional improvements, coordinating professional development, preparing budget and board presentations, and ensuring accurate

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Special Education or related Field.
• Master’s Degree in Education Leadership/Curriculum and Instruction/Special Education.
• Professional Educator’s License in school administration
• Director of Special Education Endorsement
• Must have completed or be willing to complete the evaluation modules for teachers and building administrators
• Minimum of five years of successful experience as an administrator

Responsibilities

• Analyze data related to teaching and learning.
• Collaborate with teams to implement curriculum, instruction, and assessments.
• Use research and data to evaluate instructional programs.
• Provide professional development based on research and data to SPED staff.
• Facilitate ISBE forms for special education personnel, child count, and placements.
• Develop and monitor federal/state grant applications.
• Prepare and administer an annual budget per Governing Board/ISBE.
• Prepare and present at Executive and Governing Board meetings.
• Execute policies/procedures/contracts by Governing Board.
• Recruit, interview, and hire SPED staff.
• Recommend purchasing of instructional materials/technology based on data.

Skills

Curriculum and instruction knowledge

SPED regulations knowledge

IEPs writing/implementation

SPED program evaluation

Technology proficiency

Adult learning theory

Professional development coordination

Data review and analysis

Communication and interpersonal skills

People supervision

Public speaking/presentation

Education

Bachelors in Special Education

Masters in Education Leadership/Curriculum & Instruction/Special Education

License: School administration

Director of Special Education Endorsement

Evaluation modules for teachers/administrators

Tools

Data management systems

Budget administration

Job description

The Regional Superintendent of Schools in Kentucky seeks a dynamic Special Education Director to plan, administer, and direct the member district’s SPED programs. This role involves formulating policies, ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations, overseeing the SPED budget, supervising personnel, and reviewing related data.

Key duties include leading instructional improvements, coordinating professional development, preparing budget and board presentations, and ensuring accurate