Assistant Director - Secondary Special Education and Related Services

Bethel School District 403•Spanaway, WA

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About The Position

This position's responsibilities include the implementation of all department goals to meet the district mission for inclusive educational programs for students with disabilities with a focus on instructional best practices and compliance. The assistant director provides leadership and direction of all assigned programs and is responsible for the success of those programs at designated locations. Responsibilities typically include supporting special education programs and services at the secondary level. This position assists the executive director and/or designee with staffing, policy development, implementation of special education regulations, staff development, school support, data collection, record keeping, and the selection and evaluation of staff.

Requirements

Masters degree in administration or principal program.
Must possess, and be able to maintain, valid certifications for building or program administration in the state of Washington.
Previous building level administrative experience.
Five years experience in public education, including special education, related services, and relevant administrative positions.
Knowledge of, and demonstrated ability to apply credit theory, laws, practices and standards in all areas of special education services
Knowledge and understanding of Title I/LAP, ELL, ECE AP Head Start and how these programs support special needs students
Demonstrated skills in the instructional leadership, research strategies, teambuilding, district level projects and instruction
Demonstrated skills in effective relations with students, staff, parents, advisory committees, businesses, and the community with a silent personal visibility and accessibility
Ability and understanding of the relationship among academic, special needs learning populations, and applied learning
Ability to implement sound instructional and management skills, including education reform and alternative assessments
Ability to provide input in maintaining and revising policies and procedures, and guidelines concerning special education programming
Ability to recruit and select staff members and provide ongoing evaluation and in-service to maintain and improve staff performance
Ability to use current research-based practices to improve content and sequence of the teaching/learning process and its outcomes for students with disabilities
Ability to maintain appropriate confidential reports, records, and files in compliance with state/federal law
Ability to establish and maintain positive, effective working relationships with those contacted in the performance of work (e.g., district parent advisory Council, staff)
Ability to maintain regular, reliable and punctual attendance.
Possession of, or the ability to obtain, a valid Washington State administrator certificate.
Must maintain all licenses and certifications as a condition of continued employment.
Successful clearance of criminal justice fingerprint and background check.

Nice To Haves

Experience at multiple levels (elementary, middle school and high school) desirable.
Such alternative to the above qualifications that the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.

Responsibilities

Provides leadership in Professional Learning Communities and Professional Learning Teams.
Supports Safety Net and guides the department members in meeting the Safety Net requirements.
Partners with other departments in support of inclusionary practices in secondary schools.
Provide continuing support and act as liaison between special programs (e.g., ESY, self-contained), support services, community outreach, public agencies (e.g., inter-district agreements), building principals and staff.
Provide leadership for all instructional support services and communicate with stakeholders.
Monitor all locations to ensure compliance with all program regulations and policies, including the preparation of all federal, state, and district reports.
Assist building administrators, staff, and families with special education law/compliance; IEP process and the writing of measurable goals/objectives, assessment, implementing data management systems, designing Functional Behavior Assessments (FBA), Behavior Intervention Plans, (BIP), manifestations, and ensuring state standards are met through the IEP process.
Assist with the hiring, supervision, and evaluation of certificated and classified staff.
Assist with budget planning and program staffing.
Assist in interpreting and administering policies, rules and regulations.
Be actively involved at local, state, and federal administrative and program association meetings as a district representative.
Plan and implement effective student transition between elementary and secondary programs addressing curricular, social, and program focuses.
Ensure due process compliance of special education activities, including assessment and student placement.
Reports incidents of child abuse, altercations, and substance abuse for the purpose of maintaining personal safety of students, providing a positive learning environment, and adhere to the educational code of ethics and district/school polices.
Coordinate student placement in instructional support programs, as needed.
Demonstrate experience and sensitivity that affirm individuality and diversity.
Attend and participate in all required staff meetings and other activities deemed necessary by the district and/or building administrator in order to accomplish the objectives of the position.
Perform such other duties as may be assigned by the executive director or designee.