Director Special Education

KVC Health Systems•Lee's Summit, MO

2d•$0 - $65,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Director of Special Education is responsible for all Special Education – School Treatment Services provided at KVC Academy - Lee's Summit Campus. This position provides the guidance, planning, direction and monitoring to ensure achievement of targeted goals and outcomes, including full enrollment per budget capacity; compliance with DESE and TJC standards, program contracts, and Agency procedures, standards, and policies.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Special Education or related field.
Five (5) years’ experience with BD/SED students and school administration

Responsibilities

Provides leadership, program development and execution of all Special Education – School Treatment Services
Ensures compliance with regulations, program contracts and grants, state regulations, licensing requirements and other accrediting entities.
Accountable for managing and maintaining program census/enrollment at budgeted capacities.
Monitors program outcomes, including IEPs and students’ academic performance and behavioral assessments, quality assurance and improvement strategies.
Provides direction to all special education staff including the associate school directors, teachers, teachers aids and therapists.
Coordinates with Director of Residential Services and Director of Social Services on students’ performance for students residing on the campus.
Completes assigned community contacts and develops positive working relationships with key referring community agencies for marketing and referrals.
Participates in leadership team, designated work groups to achieve strategic and annual goals, improve quality and strengthen staff core competencies across all regions.