Director of Special Education

Duties And Responsibilities

• Develops, directs, and implements policies, practices, plans, procedures, and activities for special education in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.
• Aids in developing and conducting division-wide staff development for special and general education instructional staff.
• Supports principals in implementing special education programs and services.
• Collaborates with the Division Director of Testing (DDOT) to manage the alternative testing program for students with disabilities.
• Responds to the concerns of parents, administrators, and teachers in a timely manner.
• Supervises and evaluates the work of special education department personnel.
• Affords assistance to the human resources department with interviewing and recommending qualified candidates for special education instructional positions.
• Serves as the central office contact and liaison with parents and community regarding special education programming.
• Coordinates and facilitates parent advisory groups and committees related to special education.
• Collaborates with other program directors and curriculum leaders to affect student achievement and teacher effectiveness.
• Models non-discriminatory practices in all activities.

Job Requirements

• Must possess a Master's degree with a special education endorsement(s) and be eligible for a Virginia Postgraduate Professional License in Administration and Supervision.
• Considerable special education teaching experience and progressively more responsible special education related supervisory experience.
• Experience as a building administrator is preferred.
• Sound knowledge of research-based practices to support Tier III interventions in the area of literacy.
• Comprehensive knowledge of the principles and practices of school administration and current educational trends as applied to programs for students with disabilities.
• Comprehensive knowledge of the methodology, procedures, and practices of a variety of special education disabilities.
• Comprehensive knowledge of laws and regulations governing special education, including an emphasis on compliance.
• Ability to manage fiscal, physical, and human resources to successfully assist in the function of the special education department.
• Ability to establish and maintain successful working relationships with staff, students, and citizens.
• Excellent interviewing, supervision, data collection, and report writing skills.
• Good organizational, human relations and communication skills.
• Effective time management skills.
• Demonstrated leadership qualities.

Application Requirements

• Resume (required)
• Feedback on reference forms from all persons listed as references (minimum of three)