26 - Assistant Director of Exceptional Student Services

Pueblo School District 60•Pueblo, CO

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Director of Exceptional Student Services is responsible for providing assistance, guidance, and leadership to support the Executive Director of ESS and the district in meeting the achievement needs of students with disabilities. Assist in the supervision of special education programs in all preschool, elementary, middle school, high school, transition, charter, and alternative schools. Assist in determining: the types of programs for each school building, the level of staff to serve students (licensed and classified), verify correct licensure of each special education provider, budget allocations to support instruction, support and train principals in regard to special education issues, determine legal conformity and properly ensures programming and service delivery compliance.

Requirements

Master's Degree in Education or related field
Colorado Director of Special Education License or eligibility at time of hire
Five (5) years of experience as a building administrator or district administration related to special education
Previous successful experience in ESS at all levels (prek-12)
Valid Colorado Driver License
Employee must complete a fingerprint-based criminal background check and must be cleared by the Office of Human Resources
Must be able to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing, using proper grammar and vocabulary

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in Pueblo School District 60
Previous Child Find experience
Experience with transition IEP's
Experience in policy development at local, state, or national level

Responsibilities

Collaborate with the Executive Director of ESS and ESS Coordinators to plan, monitor, and evaluate programs for students with special needs from 0-21 years of age
Assist with the development, implementation and coordination of the school district's services to and programs for students with disabilities.
Collaborate with the Executive Director of ESS to develop annual staffing plans and department budgets.
Interpret, implement and administer local, state, and federal statutes, rules, policies, and administrative directives pertaining to services for students with disabilities.
Work closely with school administration to ensure high quality instruction progress, monitoring, and IEP development for students with special needs
Assist in the oversight of district special education compliance procedures and processes
Assist in the development, implementation, and continuous review of the processes for referral, evaluation, identification, and placement of exceptional children (Child Find) in order to ensure maximum educational opportunities.
Attend IEP meetings/IEP related events as needed to mediate and facilitate decision making for students with special needs
Supervise Coordinators and itinerant personnel, as assigned, and conduct performance evaluations.
Train, assign work, transfer, discipline, address complaints, and resolve problems as needed
Provide vision, leadership, and professional development to support student achievement and effective services by identifying best practices, developing and implementing strategic improvement plans, determining professional development areas to support achievement plans, and interfacing special education programs with district goals and initiatives.
Provide professional development opportunities for school site instructional and support staff that aligns with district and department goals and state expectations.
Assist the Executive Director of ESS in supervising and administering all Special Education programs, including Charter Schools and out of district placements within Pueblo School District 60's administrative boundaries
Assist the Executive Director with screening, interviewing, and hiring process.
Ensure the rights of children with disabilities and their parents are protected
Assist in preparing required documentation for resolution of disputes, complaints, and due process in conjunction with District legal counsel and the Director of ESS
Represent the ESS department at local, regional, and state meetings, task forces, and other functions.
Work with community constituents to represent and positively impact services for students with special needs. To include judicial services, Department of Human Services, and community health service providers.
Perform any and all other duties as assigned by the Executive Director of ESS