Student Support Services Program Director

1.0 FTE. In-district and out-of-district applicants welcome; position open until filled.

About the role

The Program Director will work with the Director of Student Support Services and other Program Directors to implement and support Special Education programs and 504 Plan compliance in the Gresham-Barlow School District.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all program development and operations for the assigned programs under the guidance of the Director of Student Support Services
• Attend special services team meetings in schools, as needed
• Locate needed resources for staff and students beyond what is available in schools
• Observe students in classrooms and recommend effective interventions
• Work with principals on assigned program area development, planning and support
• Support and assist in training educational assistants in assigned programs
• Communicate with other agencies and individuals on behalf of assigned programs, as needed
• Arrange for and provide inservice training based upon program needs
• Develop, implement and train on policies and procedures in assigned program areas
• Work with Director of Student Support Services to identify program needs
• Budget planning for assigned programs
• Design, plan and coordinate staff development opportunities for licensed and classified staff
• Coordinate, meet with, and guide district connection with other districts and MESD for assigned areas
• Oversee educational assistant support for students with disabilities in the general education setting
• Serve as a resource regarding legal issues and for conflict resolution purposes
• At the request of the principal, case manager, or Director of Student Support Services, handle cases having unique demands
• Evaluate certified and classified staff for assigned programs and provide input to the Director of Student Support Services and school administration in the hiring, supervision and evaluation of licensed and classified staff in assigned programs not evaluated by the Office of Student Support Services
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Student Support Services

Qualifications

• Hold an Oregon Administrative license or have the potential of earning one by start date
• Minimum of 3 years experience working with students with disabilities
• Knowledge of Regular and Special Education Law
• Effective and demonstrated skills in:
  • Leadership
  • Planning, development and evaluating special education programs
  • Communication, both in writing and orally
  • Conflict resolution
  • Mediation
  • Interpersonal skills with individuals, teams and groups (student, parent, educator, specialist, administrator and support staff)
  • Working collaboratively with various groups within the school and in the community
  • Providing curriculum and instructional strategy consultation
  • Presenting to small and large groups for staff development
  • Time management
  • Problem-solving and development of solutions
  • Planning and facilitating meetings
  • Gaining consensus in groups and among varied audiences

Pay

2026-2027 Salary Schedule: $123,628 – $139,145

Schedule

Contract: 235 days; Start date: October 2026

Benefits