Director for Special Education (Compliance)

Academy School District 20•Colorado Springs, CO

About The Position

The Director for Special Education provides dynamic leadership for Special Education in the administration of all applicable Special Education laws, policies, procedures, and practices; collaborates in the leadership and operations of the office and its related functions as assigned; supervises and provides support for administrators and Special Education staff members. The following statements are illustrative of the essential functions of the job and other key duties that may be required. The description may not include all functions performed by the incumbents in various locations. The district reserves the right to modify or change the duties or the essential functions of this job at any time. Reports consistently for work as scheduled Performs other duties as assigned Attains proficient or higher evaluations on established Performance Standards

Requirements

Ability to adapt to changing technologies and to learn functionality of new equipment and systems
Ability to create, access, input, retrieve, and manipulate information in various software systems
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, coworkers, administrators, departments, other agencies, and the general public
Ability to follow oral and written instructions
Ability to greet public in a courteous and professional manner
Ability to maintain confidentiality
Ability to manage simultaneous demands and set clear priorities
Commitment to the education of students as a primary responsibility
Demonstrates citizenship, compassion, courage, discernment, excellence, honesty, hope, integrity, patience, perseverance, reliability, respect, responsibility, and trustworthiness
Detail-oriented
Energetic, creative, innovative, flexible
Enthusiasm for the field of Special Education
Excellent cooperative, collaborative, and problem-solving skills
Excellent organizational, interpersonal, written, listening, and verbal communication skills
Experience in leadership roles, professional learning, program development, and evaluation
Knowledge of and experience with Special Education laws, compliance indicators, IEP monitoring and auditing processes, policies, procedures, programming, and best practices
Knowledge of and experience with the use of technology, especially as it improves teaching and learning
Knowledge of Colorado Department of Education qualifications for licensed Special Education staff
Knowledge of curriculum, supervision, instruction, school-based processes and operations, culture, and community along with a strong student focus on individualizing for special needs
Proven experience in dealing with challenging situations
Proven experience in making improvements to programs and processes
Proven successful supervisory experience
Strong knowledge of Colorado Academic Standards, methods to ensure they appear in IEPs and Inclusive Practices for students with disabilities
Bachelor's (Baccalaureate) degree (e.g., B.A., A.B., B.S.)
Master's degree (e.g., M.A., M.S., M.Eng, M.Ed, M.S.W., M.B.A., M.L.S.)
Administrator License: Initial: Special Education Director - Colorado Department of Education
3-5 Years Licensed School Site Experience

Nice To Haves

Principal License: Initial - Colorado Department of Education
3-5 Years Classroom Teaching Experience
3-5 Years Administrative Experience in a School or District Level Position
3-5 Years Special Education Administrator Experience
3-5 Years Special Education Teaching Experience

Responsibilities

Assists in the development of the district Special Education budget
Assists in the recruitment and selection of Special Education staff
Collaborates with principals in planning and developing Special Education staffing, services, and programming as assigned
Assists in monitoring, evaluating, and improving instructional practices in the District’s Special Education programs through formal and informal assessments and the thorough analysis of data
Assists in the recruitment and selection of special education staff including building and district assigned positions
Assists in developing proposals, staffing design/allocation of resources, and assisting in the development of the district budget as it pertains to special education
Provides leadership in the identification of research-based best practices and inclusive practices that support learners with special needs, professional learning, and ongoing program evaluation
Assures IEPs reflect individual programming to meet unique student needs
Collaborates with Special Education team members to ensure compliance with and administration of all applicable Special Education laws, policies, procedures, and practices
Develops proposals, monitors, and reports on funding matters regarding state and federal Special Education resources
Ensures accurate and timely submission of local, state, and federal reports
Ensures compliance with and administration of all applicable Special Education laws, policies, procedures, and practices
Ensures effectiveness through ongoing integration of technology
Fosters a respectful, responsive, and service-oriented work environment
Fosters cooperation and communication with community and state agencies, universities, other professionals, and community members
Leads and facilitates teams, orientations, and committee work
Attends community, staff, school board meetings, and conferences as appropriate
Leads the establishment and maintenance of a positive, respectful, and caring working and learning environment
Monitors assigned budget areas
Participates in district and community projects and assignments as assigned
Promotes student and staff member physical, social, and emotional wellness
Provides leadership in the identification of best practices, professional learning, and ongoing program evaluation
Provides monitoring, guidance, and professional learning to administrators and supervisors regarding Special Education laws, regulations, and policies
Provides problem-solving assistance in support of administrators and supervisors
Provides supervision and evaluation for assigned Special Education staff and programs, and other areas as assigned
Serves as a resource to district staff for Special Education issues