2025-2026 Director of Special Education

Director of Special Education

School Board Office

School Year

Are you a leader committed to ensuring inclusive educational opportunities for all students Montgomery County Public Schools in Virginia is seeking a passionate and experienced Director of Special Education to champion the needs of our exceptional learners. If you are a visionary leader dedicated to fostering supportive and effective special education programs we encourage you to bring your expertise and heart to our dedicated team and make a lasting difference in the lives of our students.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Director of Special Education oversees the entire special education program for Montgomery County Public Schools. The director develops policies and procedures in compliance with federal and state regulations and supports the special education staff. Other duties include preparing and administering the special education budget state and federal reports programming for students with disabilities professional development and overall supervision and leadership.

DUTIES AND ESSENTIAL SKILLS:

• Direct the design delivery and evaluation of comprehensive special education services ensuring alignment with best practices
• Ensure a full continuum of services and supports is available to meet the diverse needs of students with disabilities
• Ensure the provision of appropriate placements specialized instruction and related services (e.g. speech therapy occupational therapy) to facilitate student success
• Direct the development implementation and monitoring of compliant and effective Individualized Education Programs (IEPs)
• Evaluate the effectiveness of special education programs through data analysis and implement evidencebased practices for continuous improvement
• Evaluate and improve special education programs facilities curriculum materials and teaching practices
• Develop articulate and communicate a clear vision and goals for special education services that align with the divisions mission and promote student success
• Champion inclusive practices and cultivate a culture of high expectations for students with disabilities
• Define and communicate the roles and responsibilities of special education staff to ensure effective service delivery
• Oversee the evaluation process for students suspected of having a disability ensuring compliance and timely completion
• Support school administrators in meeting state and federal accreditation accountability and graduation requirements for students with disabilities
• Develop and implement the school systems annual special education plan ensuring alignment with state and federal mandates
• Collaborate with principals to analyze student data assess the progress of students with disabilities and implement targeted interventions to improve outcomes
• Use data to drive decisionmaking monitor student progress and evaluate program effectiveness to improve outcomes for all students with disabilities
• Ensure the delivery of highquality specialized instruction and support to students with disabilities
• Provide ongoing professional development training and coaching to special education staff to enhance their skills and knowledge
• Ensure compliance with all federal state and local laws regulations and policies related to special education
• Represent the school division in due process hearings complaints and mediation and ensure the resolution of disputes
• Collaborate with all departments to integrate special education services and promote inclusive practices
• Establish and maintain effective partnerships with county regional and state agencies to support students families and staff
• Communicate special education program services and initiatives effectively to school personnel families and the community
• Serve as an active member of the local Special Education Advisory Committee
• Communicate openly effectively and professionally with all stakeholders.
• Maintain liaison with educational leaders through active participation in regional state and national professional development seminars
• Develop manage and monitor the special education budget to ensure resources are allocated effectively and equitably
• Maintain proficiency in relevant technology to support special education services and operations
• Possess and utilize excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Demonstrate strong data analysis and problemsolving skills
• Demonstrate experience in the successful implementation of schoolwide programs and initiatives
• Demonstrate a proven track record of improving student achievement and outcomes for students with disabilities
• Demonstrate the ability to effectively give presentations before large groups of people
• Demonstrate an ability to maintain an unquestionable degree of confidentiality
• Demonstrate the ability to multitask work with interruptions and work under pressure
• Demonstrate dependability punctuality and the ability to work independently and complete tasks effectively

• Perform other duties as deemed appropriate by the Superintendent

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Hold or be eligible to hold a Virginia license with an endorsement in Administration and Supervision PreK12
• Hold a Masters degree from an accredited graduate school with academic training in special education
• Have a minimum of 5 years of experience in teaching or supervising in the field of special education in a public school setting

• Have three years of principal or central office leadership experience
• Possess knowledge of special education regulations as mandated by federal state and local governments
• Possess superlative leadership abilities
• Have experience with shared decisionmaking and collaborative leadership

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Hold a Doctoral degree in an Educational field

FLSA: Exempt

SALARY: $98582.54 $177588.94 annually with benefits; commensurate with experience (current salary scale may change due to budget considerations)

BENEFITS:

Anthem Medical Plans Multiple options available for comprehensive medical and prescription coverage

Ameritas Vision Plan Coverage includes eye exams lenses frames and contact lenses

Delta Dental Plan FREE Delta Dental coverage for employees spouses and families

Carilion EAP FREE Confidential Employee Assistance Program providing support for mental health legal financial concerns and crisis support available to employees and their families

Generous Employee Leave Benefits MCPS offers leave benefits for PT and FT employees including paid sick leave personal leave funeral leave and annual leave. Employees can also join a sick leave bank for extended medical absences and earn wellness leave.

Virginia Retirement System (VRS) Fulltime employees are eligible for the VRS and enrolled in Group Life Insurance at no cost. MCPS contributes a certain percentage to your individual retirement account.

Employee Sick Leave Bank Employees earning sick leave may elect to join our Sick Leave Bank which allows employees to access days in the event of a catastrophic or long term illness when the employee has exhausted all other leave available.

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DATE: Open until filled

EEO Statement:

The Montgomery County School Board is an equal opportunity employer committed to nondiscrimination in recruitment selection hiring pay promotion retention or other personnel action affecting employees or candidates for employment. Therefore discrimination in employment against any person on the basis of race color religion ethnic or national origin sex pregnancy childbirth or related medical conditions age marital status sexual orientation gender identity disability political affiliation status as a veteran and genetic information (including family medical history) is prohibited. Personnel decisions shall be based on merit and the ability to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation when necessary. The Montgomery County School Board shall provide facilities programs and activities that are accessible usable and available to qualified disabled persons. Further the Montgomery County School Board shall not discriminate against qualified disabled persons in the provision of health welfare and other social services

The following persons have been designated to handle inquiries regarding nondiscrimination policies:

Director of Human Resources and Assistant Director of Human Resources

750 Imperial Street SE Christiansburg VA 24073

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Required Experience:

Director