Special Education Administrator

Special Education Administrator

Special Education Administrator provides leadership and supervision for Special Education in the administration of all applicable Special Education laws, policies, procedures, and practices; assists the Special Education leadership team in the operations of the office and its related functions; provides support for administrators and Special Education staff members.

The following statements are illustrative of the essential functions of the job and other key duties that may be required. The description may not include all functions performed by the incumbents in various locations. The district reserves the right to modify or change the duties or the essential functions of this job at any time.

• Reports consistently for work as scheduled
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Attains proficient or higher evaluations on established Performance Standards
• Assists in the recruitment and selection of Special Education staff
• Assists the Special Education executive leadership team in collaborating with principals in planning and developing Special Education staffing, services, and programming
• Assists the Special Education executive leadership team in monitoring, evaluating, and improving instructional practices in the district's Special Education programs through formal and informal assessments and the thorough analysis of data
• Assures IEP's reflect individual programming to meet unique student needs
• Collaborates with district departments, school administration, and Special Education team members to ensure compliance with and administration of all applicable Special Education laws, policies, procedures, and practices regarding individualized programming to meet unique student needs
• Develops and implements professional learning opportunities to increase staff expertise in delivering specialized instruction to students with diverse learning needs, Special Education processes, and indicators as directed
• Develops proposals, monitors, and reports on funding matters regarding state and federal Special Education resources, including preschool budgeting
• Ensures accurate and timely submission of local, state, and federal reports
• Ensures effectiveness through ongoing integration of technology
• Ensures Special Education policies, procedures, and practices as well as monitoring consistent, district-wide application
• Ensures the effective communication between staff and families
• Fosters a respectful, responsive, and service-oriented work environment
• Leads and facilitates assigned team meetings, orientations, and committee work
• Leads the establishment and maintenance of a positive, respectful, and caring working and learning environment
• Participates in district and community projects and assignments as requested
• Promotes student and staff member physical, social, and emotional wellness
• Provides direct supervision and oversight of assigned district programs and areas of responsibility
• Provides leadership in the identification of best practices, professional learning, and ongoing program evaluation
• Provides monitoring, guidance, and professional learning to administrators and supervisors regarding Special Education laws, regulations, and policies
• Provides on-site administrative presence for Briargate Pre-School
• Provides problem-solving assistance in support of administrators and supervisors
• Provides staff with technical assistance and coaching related to performance concerns as requested by administrators
• Provides supervision and evaluation for assigned Special Education staff and programs, and other areas as determined by the Executive Director for Special Education
• Serves as a resource to district staff for Special Education issues
• Supports planning, hiring and supervision for the Extended School Year (ESY) program

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Work Environment :

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those a staff member typically encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. They are included for informational purposes and are not all-inclusive.

Physical Demands :

The following are some of the physical demands commonly associated with this position. They are included for informational purposes and are not all-inclusive. All physical demands, if listed, are considered essential functions.

Cognitive Functions :

The following are some of the cognitive functions commonly associated with this position. They are included for informational purposes and are not all-inclusive. The staff member may be required to analyze, communicate, compare, compile, compute, coordinate, copy, evaluate, instruct, negotiate, synthesize, reason, and use interpersonal skills.

Required Qualifications :

Preferred Qualifications :

Salary Placement : Based on job relevant experience only

Timeline :

Posting Date : Friday, October 17

Closing Date : Monday, November 10 at Noon

Preliminary Interviews : Thursday, November 13

Final Interviews : Wednesday, November 19

Compensation Range : $89,000-$99,000

Scheduled Weekly Hours : 40

Hours per Day : 8.0 hour(s) per day

Number of Days per Year : 225 Days

Full-time - Regular

How to Apply : New applicants (including current district staff members) must use the Workday application portal. Documents emailed directly to a supervisor will not be considered for application purposes and will not receive a response. A completed online application also includes the following uploaded documents in PDF format :