Special Education Director

Pleasanton ISD•Pleasanton, TX

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Primary Purpose of this role is to direct and manage the district’s special education program. This includes ensuring that services are provided for special needs students and individualized education plans are implemented to meet the needs of all students. The Director will also warrant compliance with all state, federal, and local requirements.

Requirements

Special Education Certification
Master’s Degree
Knowledge of federal and state special education law
Understanding of the individual needs of special needs students
Ability to communicate with all levels of special needs students and their parents
Ability to implement policy and procedures
Ability to interpret data
Ability to manage budget and personnel
Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
Teaching experience in special education

Nice To Haves

Administrative Experience

Responsibilities

Oversee the development and delivery of special education curriculum and instructional programs that incorporate district goals and support student achievement.
Develop and implement an effective special education referral process and ensure that student assessments and recommendations regarding placement and program management for individual students are completed in a timely manner.
Monitor the admission, review, and dismissal (ARD) process districtwide.
Ensure that student progress is evaluated on a systematic basis.
Obtain and use evaluative findings (including student achievement data) to gauge special education program effectiveness and make changes when warranted.
Ensure that the necessary time, resources, materials, and technology to support accomplish educational goals are available.
Direct transition services for special education students entering and exiting public school programs.
Take an active role in the formulating and implementing contracts for special education students receiving services outside of the district.
Promotes inclusion of programs for students with disabilities into the least restrictive environment.
Implement the policies established by federal and state law, State Board of Education rule, and local board policy in area of special education.
Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other documents required.
Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.
Develop and administer the special education budget based on documented needs and ensure that operations are cost effective and funds are managed wisely.
Maintain a current inventory of supplies and equipment and recommend the replacement and disposal of equipment when necessary.
Prepare, review, and revise job descriptions in special education department.
Select, train, supervise, and evaluate staff and make recommendations relative to assignment, retention, discipline, and dismissal.
Establish and maintain a professional relationship and open communication with principals, teachers, staff, parents, and community members.
Serve as district liaison to community agencies providing services to students and notify parents and students of available services.
Articulate the district’s mission and goals in the area of special education to the community and solicit its support in realizing the mission.
Demonstrate awareness of district-community needs and initiate activities to meet those needs.
Use appropriate and effective techniques to encourage community and parent involvement.
Supervise, evaluate, and recommend the hiring and firing of special education support staff.