Senior Director for Instructional and Social/Emotional Behavior Programs

Position Purpose

Provides leadership and collaboration with schools and departments to foster an environment that is student-focused and results-oriented. Oversees and supports the effective operation of system-wide implementation of instructional resources designed for the delivery of specially designed instruction in both academic and social emotional/behavior programming.

Work Schedule

Position is available for a Hybrid Telework workweek. Position is Monday-Friday (occasional evenings and weekends).

Minimum Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge and understanding of the principles, practices, and procedures of public school system policies and federal, state, and local regulatory requirements;
• Comprehensive knowledge of Microsoft Office, specifically Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint; Google Apps;
• Experienced in effective leadership and management of adults, including supervisory, coaching, evaluation, problem-solving, and team building among a variety of stakeholders;
• Ability to exercise good judgment and make decisions in accordance with school board policies and regulations and established administrative guidelines;
• Ability to work collaboratively with special education services senior leadership and other district teams/departments to provide strong advocacy for student with disabilities;
• Ability to work collaboratively with school administrators to implement and monitor special education programs;
• Ability to interface with other departments to coordinate reciprocal services for achieving departmental goals;
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both in oral and written form using a variety of communication techniques and tools to ensure the appropriate flow of information, collaborative efforts, and feedback;
• Ability to convey complex information to a variety of audiences, excellent public speaking and presentation skills;
• Ability to manage and evaluate curriculum, assessments, and instructional programs and initiatives for continuous improvement;
• Ability to maintain professional and emotional control under stress; reflects appropriate response to situations, while maintaining professional and personal demeanor;
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with school system staff, staff members of external funding agencies, and the community.

Education, Training, And Experience

• Master’s Degree or higher in Special Education or Administration from an accredited college or university;
• Demonstrated experience as a district leader in special education or a directly related field;
• Demonstrated experience in successful Special education classroom teaching;
• Demonstrated experience in development and managing a department budget;
• Demonstrated experience in commitment to educational excellence and continuous improvement demonstrated through the development and implementation of successful K-12 instructional programs and exercised in the selection, training, and evaluation of staff.

Certification and License Requirements

• North Carolina Professional Educator’s License in one of the license areas for Exceptional Children;
• North Carolina Professional Educator's License for School Administrator-Principal, Curriculum Instructional Specialist or Exceptional Child Director;
• Must hold and maintain a valid motor vehicle operator’s license according to the State of North Carolina requirements.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Demonstrated achievement as a special education educational leader with vision and strong instructional insight.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Plans, organizes, provides, implements, modifies, monitors and evaluates instructional programs and the development of special education curriculum to meet the various student goals and program objectives.
• Provides direction, consultation, and supervision to program employees; consults with district and school-based staff on individual cases and on implementations of federal, state, and local policies and procedures.
• Compiles and analyzes data from a variety of sources for the purpose of evaluating curriculum and/or services, implementing programs and/or services and complying with financial, legal and administrative requirements.
• Plans, organizes, schedules, and supervises Extended School Year programs in collaboration with the Director of Alternative Special Education.
• Manages short-term, ongoing and long-term instructional programs for students across various classrooms and sites; assures compliance, safety and instructional quality.
• Provides direction in the development and implementation of instructional programs for students with disabilities; develops short and long-range planning goals for program development and placement.
• Provides ongoing consultation, guidance and training on the use of new and innovative methods, strategies, and materials which enhance the education progress of special education students.
• Provides direction in the development of school-based special education staffing formulas and allotment process and procedures in accordance with district and state established policies and guidelines.
• Works in conjunction with the Office of Student Assignment and Facilities to ensure district and state processes and procedures are followed in the development and placement of school-based programs.
• Collaborates with the departments of Academic Advancement and Student Support Services regarding course and graduation requirements to ensure positive outcomes for students with disabilities.
• Serves as a liaison and networks with a variety of stakeholders, including but not limited to, parents, staff, districts, community agencies, and other county educational offices.
• Addresses and resolves parents’ concerns regarding their students’ education, responds directly or facilitates staff responses to parental inquiries, concerns and complaints, investigates complaints or concerns from parents or staff.
• Serves as a liaison and networks with a variety of stakeholders, including but not limited to, parents, staff, districts, community agencies, and other county educational offices.
• Serves as a liaison and networks with a variety of stakeholders, including but not limited to, parents, staff, districts, community agencies, and other county educational offices.
• Serves as a liaison and networks with a variety of stakeholders, including but not limited to, parents, staff, districts, community agencies, and other county educational offices.
• Serves as a liaison and networks with a variety of stakeholders, including but not limited to, parents, staff, districts, community agencies, and other county educational offices.
• Serves as a liaison and networks with a variety of stakeholders, including but not limited to, parents, staff, districts, community agencies, and other county educational offices.
• Serves as a liaison and networks with a variety of stakeholders, including but not limited to, parents, staff, districts, community agencies, and other county educational offices.
• Serves as a liaison and networks with a variety of stakeholders, including but not limited to, parents, staff, districts, community agencies, and other county educational offices.
• Serves as a liaison and networks with a variety of stakeholders, including but not limited to, parents, staff, districts, community agencies, and other county educational offices.
• Serves as a liaison and networks with a variety of stakeholders, including but not limited to, parents, staff, districts, community agencies, and other county educational offices.
• Serves as a liaison and networks with a variety of stakeholders, including but not limited to, parents, staff, districts, community agencies, and other county educational offices.
• Serves as a liaison and networks with a variety of stakeholders, including but not limited to, parents, staff, districts, community agencies, and other county educational offices.
• Serves as a liaison and networks with a variety of stakeholders, including but not limited to, parents, staff, districts, community agencies, and other county educational offices.
• Serves as a liaison and networks with a variety of stakeholders, including but not limited to, parents, staff, districts, community agencies, and other county educational offices.
• Serves as a liaison and networks with a variety of stakeholders, including but not limited to, parents, staff, districts, community agencies, and other county educational offices.
• Serves as a liaison and networks with a variety of stakeholders, including but not limited to, parents, staff, districts, community agencies, and other county educational offices.
• Serves as a liaison and networks with a variety of stakeholders, including but not limited to, parents, staff, districts, community agencies, and other county educational offices.
• Serves as a liaison and networks with a variety of stakeholders, including but not limited to, parents, staff, districts, community agencies, and other county educational offices.
• Serves as a liaison and networks with a variety of stakeholders, including but not limited to, parents, staff, districts, community agencies, and other county educational offices.
• Serves as a liaison and networks with a variety of stakeholders, including but not limited to, parents, staff, districts, community agencies, and other county educational offices.
• Serves as a liaison and networks with a variety of stakeholders, including but not limited to, parents, staff, districts, community agencies, and other county educational offices.
• Serves as a liaison and networks with a variety of stakeholders, including but not limited to, parents, staff, districts, community agencies, and other county educational offices.
• Serves as a liaison and networks with a variety of stakeholders, including but not limited to, parents, staff, districts, community agencies, and other county educational offices.
• Serves as a liaison and networks with a variety of stakeholders, including but not limited to, parents, staff, districts, community agencies, and other county educational offices.
• Serves as a liaison and networks with a variety of stakeholders, including but not limited to, parents, staff, districts, community agencies, and other county educational offices.
• Serves as a liaison and networks with a variety of stakeholders, including but not limited to, parents, staff, districts, community agencies, and other county educational offices.
• Serves as a liaison and networks with a variety of stakeholders, including but not limited to, parents, staff, districts, community agencies, and other county educational offices.
• Serves as a liaison and networks with a variety of stakeholders, including but not limited to, parents, staff, districts, community agencies, and other county educational offices.
• Serves as a liaison and networks with a variety of stakeholders, including but not limited to, parents, staff, districts, community agencies, and other county educational offices.
• Serves as a liaison and networks with a variety of stakeholders, including but not limited to, parents, staff, districts, community agencies, and other county educational offices.
• Serves as a liaison and networks with a variety of stakeholders, including but not limited to, parents, staff, districts, community agencies, and other county educational offices.
• Serves as a liaison and networks with a variety of stakeholders, including but not limited to, parents, staff, districts, community agencies, and other county educational offices.
• Serves as a liaison and networks with a variety of stakeholders, including but not limited to, parents, staff, districts, community agencies, and other county educational offices.
• Serves as a liaison and networks with a variety of stakeholders, including but not limited to, parents, staff, districts, community agencies, and other county educational offices.
• Serves as a liaison and networks with a variety of stakeholders, including but not limited to, parents, staff, districts, community agencies, and other county educational offices.
• Serves as a liaison and networks with a variety of stakeholders, including but not limited to, parents, staff, districts, community agencies, and other county educational offices.
• Serves as a liaison and networks with a variety of stakeholders, including but not limited to, parents, staff, districts, community agencies, and other county educational offices.
• Serves as a liaison and networks with a variety of stakeholders, including but not limited to, parents, staff, districts, community agencies, and other county educational offices.
• Serves as a liaison and networks with a variety of stakeholders, including but not limited to, parents, staff, districts, community agencies, and other county educational offices.
• Serves as a liaison and networks with a variety of stakeholders, including but not limited to, parents, staff, districts, community agencies, and other county educational offices.
• Serves as a liaison and networks with a variety of stakeholders, including but not limited to, parents, staff