Director of Special Education

Williamstown KY • Williamstown, KY

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Williamstown Independent Schools is seeking a Director of Special Education, Federal Programs, and 504 Programs. This role provides leadership and supervision for special education and 504 practices, utilizes federal funding grants, and oversees the early childhood education program. The Director will manage various programs, supervise staff, prepare budgets and reports, and assist the Superintendent with instructional practices and personnel activities. This position also coordinates instructional components for special needs students, assists with recruitment, supervises school psychologist services, and represents the superintendent on administrative ARC. The role requires adherence to professional codes of ethics and demonstrates regular attendance and punctuality.

Requirements

• Holds appropriate certification for Director of Special Education
• Ability to communicate with school administrators, staff, students, and parents
• To perform the responsibilities as previously outlined.
• Perform as a leader such that student achievement is maximized.

Responsibilities

• Directs and supervises early childhood education program, Special Education program, E.L., and 504 plans.
• Supervises district level staff for early childhood education and special education programs.
• Prepares and monitors early childhood and special education program budgets.
• Coordinates and prepares early childhood and special education program evaluations.
• Prepares special education, preschool, and 504 program reports as required by the Department of Education.
• Assists the Superintendent with effective instructional practices and programming as it relates to federal programs, early childhood education, special education, RtI and 504 plans.
• Assists the professional development coordinator in screening, hiring, and evaluating the professional childhood education and special education personnel activities.
• Coordinates the instructional component for special needs students.
• Assists with the recruitment of special education personnel and related services personnel.
• Supervises the school psychologist services program.
• Assists in the completion of the District CDIP.
• Assumes other duties consistent with the position assigned as may be requested by the Superintendent.
• Oversees 504 program for students and makes appropriate services available to students.
• Represents superintendent on administrative ARC.
• Demonstrates regular attendance and punctuality.
• Adheres to professional Codes of Ethics adopted by the Kentucky Education Professional Standards Board.
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• Managing Trauma Informed School Services
• School Based Mental Health
• District PBIS Coach
• Civil Rights Reporting

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Education Level: No Education Listed