Executive Director I (226 Days)

Dallas Independent School District•Dallas, TX

64d

About The Position

Direct and administer the district's special education program to ensure the delivery of needed services for students with special needs. Provide leadership and oversight in developing a collaborative culture of excellence within the Special Services Department. Provide leadership and oversight to ensure implementation and compliance of policies established by Federal and State law, State Board of Education rules, and local Board policy in the area of special education. Ensure management reporting and research framework, using evaluative findings to enhance the special education programs effectiveness and efficiency. Provide leadership in planning and implementing curriculum and instructional improvements for students with disabilities that yield improved student performance. Provide leadership and oversight in building district and campus capacity in acquiring, analyzing, and reporting data pertaining to students with disabilities. Provide campus administration with guidance and direction regarding services and supports for students with special needs and their families. Directly manage the regional service teams assigned to support schools districtwide. Oversee the monitoring and tracking of data to ensure compliance of PEIMS, and other accountability measures. Allocate campus and central staff to maintain appropriate staffing levels and ensure the provision of needed support and services for students with disabilities. Provide instructional resources and materials to support departmental staff in meeting district and departmental goals. Develop original, written documents to effectively communicate guidance and processes to campuses, central staff and stakeholders. Ensure the provision of professional development opportunities to support special education staff in the instruction of students with disabilities. Promote positive community relations through effective communication and involvement of parents and community.

Requirements

Master's Degree from an accredited university required in Special Education or other related areas of responsibilities.
10 years of directly related experience required.
Ability to identify problems, develop solutions and make adjustments as needed to ensure the consistent implementation of supports and auxiliary services.
Extensive knowledge and experience with the student referral, evaluation identification process, diagnostic procedures, education of special education students, human development, and learning theories.
Comprehensive and proficiency in theories and principles of learning and evaluation; knowledge of special education principles, theories, and laws.
Demonstrate ability to resolve logistical and operational problems related to special education service delivery. Demonstrate knowledge of state and federal special education law.
Demonstrate knowledge of special education programs. Effective oral and written communication skills.
Strong interpersonal skills, strong work ethic, and collaborative work style.
Experience and knowledge of instructional materials and delivery, classroom management and skill in effectively managing student behavior.
Skill in modifying instruction for various student needs.
Knowledge of state and federal special education law.
Knowledge of special education information systems and efficient work processes.
Ability to supervise and evaluate the work of others and the ability to utilize performance accountability measures.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with children and youth in a special education setting; experience in an urban school setting and/or in a multicultural education environment preferred.

Responsibilities

Direct and administer the district's special education program
Provide leadership and oversight in developing a collaborative culture of excellence within the Special Services Department.
Provide leadership and oversight to ensure implementation and compliance of policies established by Federal and State law, State Board of Education rules, and local Board policy in the area of special education.
Ensure management reporting and research framework, using evaluative findings to enhance the special education programs effectiveness and efficiency.
Provide leadership in planning and implementing curriculum and instructional improvements for students with disabilities that yield improved student performance.
Provide leadership and oversight in building district and campus capacity in acquiring, analyzing, and reporting data pertaining to students with disabilities.
Provide campus administration with guidance and direction regarding services and supports for students with special needs and their families.
Directly manage the regional service teams assigned to support schools districtwide.
Oversee the monitoring and tracking of data to ensure compliance of PEIMS, and other accountability measures.
Allocate campus and central staff to maintain appropriate staffing levels and ensure the provision of needed support and services for students with disabilities.
Provide instructional resources and materials to support departmental staff in meeting district and departmental goals.
Develop original, written documents to effectively communicate guidance and processes to campuses, central staff and stakeholders.
Ensure the provision of professional development opportunities to support special education staff in the instruction of students with disabilities.
Promote positive community relations through effective communication and involvement of parents and community.