Special Education Director
Special Education Director
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Job Description
Job Description
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Strategy and Implementation
Develop and manage the Special Education strategy internal systems implementation plan and calendar in order to coordinate Special Education services
ormulate policies and procedures for new or existing programs and activities (e.g. inclusion model pull out etc.
Guide the development and implementation of longrange and shortrange plans for achieving Special Education goals and objectives in alignment with the networks strategic plan.
Facilitate the delivery of services among multiple external providers and act as the liaison among external partners working with Special Education students.
Represent Okolona Schools at all local and regional Special Education meetings.
Compliance and Accountability
Direct monitor and manage all schools for compliance with state and federal laws; ensuring consistent failsafe and quality documentation from school to school.
Provide comprehensive holistic reporting of student performance data to key stakeholders including School Leaders Managing Director of Academics and Executive Director.
Ensure that all records are effectively maintained and that timelines are consistently met for initial evaluations annuals and triennials.
Evaluate school level Special Education programs to ensure that objectives for student education are met.
Create and implement an annual internal Special Education review process.
Create and effectively maintain Special Education documentation systems and procedures.
Lead due process cases and when necessary be present at contentious IEP meetings.
Maintain and provide accurate and timely data to the MississippiDepartment of Education.
Manage/monitor network level compliance process.
Ensure annual IEP meetings/guidelines are followed.
Assist in and oversee maintaining compliant IEP files.
Support school teams in identifying and correcting any compliance issues including participation in family meetings with potential compliance issues.
Help facilitate the entering and exiting processes for students in the special education system
Serves as 504 Coordinator.
Management
Manage the operations of Special Education programs via school leaders and Special Education case managers.
Hire and manage regional service providers including but not limited to: Speech Pathologist Occupational Therapist Counselor etc.
Support school level Special Education faculty through instructional support collaboration and professional development.
Conduct regular observations and provide instructional feedback to teaching staff.
Secure and provide ongoing professional development and individual training to Special Education and general education teachers that includes researchbased interventions data analysis and assessment modifications.
Lead clear communication channels including conducting regular regional Special Education staff meetings and liaising with parents teachers and central office administrators.
Data Analysis & Response
Analyze the performance of students with disabilities on benchmark and standardized assessments to make recommendations to school leaders and teachers.
Analyze student suspension and retention/attrition data to make recommendations to school leaders.
Use data and classroom observations to identify teachers needs and facilitate Special Education cohort sessions addressing bestpractices for teachers across multiple content areas and grade levels.
Regularly plan and implement datainformed individual debrief meetings audits and professional learning rounds with Special Education teachers and case managers to drive effective and innovative instructional practices.
Qualifications
Bachelors degree required Masters level degree preferred.
Special Education certification required.
5 years of work experience including 3 years as a highperforming special education teacher who has experience closing the student achievement gaps between racial ethnic and economic groups; PK12 experience strongly preferred.
Thorough knowledge of Mississippistate and Federal special education laws and regulations including an understanding of IDEA ADA and other laws supporting individuals with disabilities.
An unwavering commitment to antiracism diversity equity and inclusion with an ability to serve as an exemplar for the organizations values and foster an inclusive and respectful workplace.
Experience coaching teachers or managing adults required.
Ability to analyze and use data on a regular basis to drive decision making.
Exceptional organizational skills and systems orientation; previous administrative experience preferred
A strong desire to collaborate with school leaders and central office staff
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
