Special Programs Director

To provide sound educational programs for children who require educational support which will assure, to the greatest extent possible, social, emotional, and academic success for students while maintaining a climate that enhances positive staff, student, and community interactions.

¨ Master’s degree in Education Administration

¨ At least three years experience teaching and/or administration in special programs or remedial services.

¨ Training, experience, and ability in Special Services program development, supervision, and instructional leadership

 

¨ Identify needs of Special Service Programs

      with input from staff and building administrators

¨ Recommend annual program staffing, budget, and program

¨ Provide support, direction, and in-service programs

¨ Assist in evaluation of programs staff

¨ Approve expenditure requests for special education and categorical programs

¨ Attend student service team meetings

¨ Ensure that special education processes and documentation is consistent with federal and state requirements

¨ Plan and participate in Childfind activities

¨ Act as district representative to advisory boards and parent committees required by program funding

¨ Ensure compliance with all state and federal requirements in cooperation with curriculum team

¨ Keep Superintendent and school board informed about remedial service program

¨ Organize and administer the public relations

   program for the elementary school and Special Programs Department

 

¨ Conduct productive, well-organized learning meetings with faculty to ensure effective function and operation of the school

¨ Inform parents when discipline issues arise in a timely, respectful manner

¨ Keep the Superintendent informed regarding school activities and potential school concerns

¨ Develop and maintain parent advisory groups and conduct monthly meetings as appropriate

¨ Attend and participate in all Administrative Learning Team meetings and all other meetings as requested by the Superintendent

¨ Attend all required school board meetings and provide information to the board of directors as

      requested by the Superintendent

¨ Respond to all written, electronic (email), and oral requests for information in a timely fashion

¨ 504 Compliance Officer

¨ Title / LAP Director

¨ Migrant Education Director

¨ McKinney-Vento / Homeless Liaison

 

 

¨ Supervising, selecting, training, motivating, monitoring, and evaluating certificated and classified staff

¨ ELL, Special Needs, and High Poverty programs and services for students and families

¨ ELL and Special Education intervention strategies

¨ Providing leadership and guidance to staff and to educational programs

¨ Conflict management and problem resolution

¨ Budget planning, monitoring, and administration

¨ Current educational research and application

¨ Effective decision making

¨ Student behavior management and discipline

¨ Assessing educational/instructional/curricular effectiveness and recommending improvements

¨ Team-building

 

 Terms of Employment:

The annual contract is based on 215 days and salary range will be $105,000 - $115,000; depending on prior administrative experience. A comprehensive fringe benefit package is available.