Director of Rice County Special Services Cooperative

About the role

Administers, manages, and supervises development, implementation, alignment and evaluation of special education services within the Rice County Special Services Cooperative (RCSSC). Responsible to: Sponsoring District Superintendent of Schools. Supervises: Certified and classified personnel as assigned by the Superintendent.

Responsibilities

• Works productively with both regular education and special education staff and administrators.
• Takes appropriate action to meet goals and objectives.
• Complies with, or monitors compliance with all local policies, state and federal laws.
• Collects and reports data as required.
• Supports the cooperative and District mission.
• Promotes positive relationships between all Cooperative stakeholders.
• Cultivates staff behaviors that promote respect for authority, tolerance of diversity, and appreciation of each student's potential.
• Works with staff to develop and recommend standard for student learning.
• Plans inservice activities based on student and staff needs, and insures they are effectively implemented.
• Recruits, supervises, and evaluates instructional staff in accordance with policy and law.
• Maintains records as required.
• Assist with compliance monitoring.
• Engages in professional growth activities.
• Uses written and spoken language well.
• Makes decisions in a timely manner.
• Delegates tasks when appropriate.
• Maintains office hours as directed by the Superintendent.
• Provide leadership to the Rice County Special Services Cooperative.
• Attends IEP's as administrator when concerns exists.
• Interview and recommend for employment new special education positions.
• Develop, maintain, and monitor Individual Education Plans (IEP).
• Develop, maintain, and recommend contracts with PT, OT, horse therapy, and Swimming, and School Psychologists.
• Encourage and promote communication and interaction with special education Stakeholders.
• Monitor and coordinate compliance issues.
• Attend, coordinate and conduct