22329: Keewaydin Discovery Center Director
22329: Keewaydin Discovery Center Director
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Position #SSKDC22329:Keewaydin Discovery Center Director
Posting Dates: 05/29/2025-06/10/2025
Location:Keewaydin Discovery Center/Special Services
For information on salary and benefits offered please visit of the Position:
The Kennewick School District is seeking a highly qualified and visionary leader to serve as the Coordinator of Keewaydin Discovery Center/Special Services. This position is responsible for providing strategic leadership and oversight in the coordination supervision and implementation of high-quality special education services for children from birth through age five. The Coordinator will play a key role in ensuring early learning programs meet the diverse needs of students and comply with all state and federal regulations while fostering inclusive and supportive environments for young learners.
In addition to overseeing birth-to-five services the Coordinator will also serve as a key member of the districts special education leadership team supporting students and programming across all grade levels.
Required Qualifications:
- Masters degree in special education educational administration or a related field.
- Washington State Teacher or ESA Certification and Administrator Certification.
- Relevant experience in special education.
- Demonstrated commitment to serving students with special needs.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Leadership & Administrative Experience
- Proven success in supervising staff and educational programs including special education.
- Experience creating positive school climates and developing effective programs.
- Regulatory & Program Knowledge
- Strong understanding of federal state and local education laws and regulations (e.g. IDEA NCLB).
- Knowledge of district operations including contract management and policy compliance.
- Strategic Planning & Vision
- Demonstrated ability to develop and implement educational and organizational plans.
- A clear vision and plan for special education preschool services.
- Communication & Interpersonal Skills
- Excellent oral written and listening communication.
- Skilled in public speaking and engaging diverse community stakeholders.
- Collaboration & Facilitation
- Skilled collaborator and facilitator in team-based decision-making and problem-solving.
- Conflict Resolution & Intervention
- Knowledge and application of effective conflict resolution and student intervention strategies.
- Operational & Technological Proficiency
- Strong skills in fiscal management and personnel oversight.
- Proficiency in technology and digital tools for education.
Major Responsibilities:
- Lead Early Childhood Special Education Programs: Oversee planning and implementation of services for children birthage five; provide direct on-site leadership at Keewaydin Discovery Center.
- Program Design & Compliance: Ensure services align with state/federal regulations district policies and budget constraints.
- Collaborative Planning: Partner with the Director and Assistant Directors of Special Services to plan monitor and evaluate programs; foster a collaborative team culture.
- Data-Driven Improvement: Use data and evidence-based practices to assess and enhance program effectiveness.
- Fiscal Oversight: Manage budgets and accounting processes to ensure accurate use of state and federal funds.
- Staff Supervision & Support: Recruit supervise evaluate and mentor staff including itinerant and teaching personnel.
- Inclusive Education Coordination: Support the inclusion of preschoolers with disabilities into community-based settings.
- IEP & Program Development: Lead and support the development and implementation of high-quality compliant Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) that reflect student needs educational goals and service delivery requirements.
- IEP Team Participation: Actively engage in IEP meetings to support student-specific planning and decision-making.
- Stakeholder Communication: Develop and implement strategies for communication with families staff and the community.
- Curriculum & Instructional Support: Partner with staff to develop and implement curriculum using inclusive evidence-based instructional practices.
- Inter-District Collaboration: Maintain positive relationships with special education leaders in neighboring districts.
- Professional Development: Lead training initiatives that enhance staff skills and program quality.
- Classroom Support: Conduct classroom visits to provide feedback coaching and share best practices.
- Problem Solving & Innovation: Approach challenges with creativity independence and teamwork.
- Other Duties as Assigned: Fulfill additional responsibilities as determined by district leadership.
Reports to:Director of Special Services
Salary Range: 210 Days$144598-$155658 (2025-26 Salary Schedule)
Application Procedures:
Complete a Kennewick School District online application. Your online packet should include:
- Resume or Vitae
- Letter of Interest expressing information that qualifies you for the Assistant Director of Special Services position
**COMPLETION OF SAFE SCHOOLS WEB BASED TRAINING IS REQUIRED AS A CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT**
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:The physical demands described here represent those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Mobility:While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to stand and walk for prolonged periods of time push or pull 18-26 lbs. sit kneel and crouch twist and bend use hands to type finger handle or feel; and reach with hands and arm.
Sense:The employee is required to talk/hear conversations and other sounds. The employee must be able to communicate effectively in person and over the telephone. The employee is required to taste and smell. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision far vision color vision peripheral vision depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
Lifting:The employee must be able to lift or move up to 10 lbs. regularly and occasionally up to 26 lbs; must also be able to lift overhead. The employee may be required to physically move quickly in an emergency or while performing student supervision duties.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Physical Hazards:While performing the duties of this job the employee must be able to work outdoors in a wide variety of temperatures; from -10 degrees F to 100 degrees F . The employee may be exposed to wet and/or humid conditions. The noise level in this work environment is moderate.
Application Procedure: In-District staffmust complete an internal online application by10:00 p.m. (PST) on or before the closing date.In-building/In-district staff will have eight school days or eight working days during the summer to apply for a vacant position through the online application system. The employee may choose but will not be required to meet with the building administrator to understand the building practices procedures and initiatives specific to the position to which they are applying. After eight days if an in-building employee is qualified for the position the principal will offer the employee the position. In the case that more than one in-building employee is interested in a position the position will be offered to the qualified and senior employee. If a position is not filled in-building after the eight day period the position will be offered to the qualified most senior in-district applicant if any. Teachers with a summative evaluation score of 1 or 2 are not eligible to transfer unless agreed upon by the District and Association.
Out-of-District applicantsmust complete the online District application and attach a letter of interest resume valid Washington state teaching credential and copies of transcripts with degree posted. All hires are subject to completion of a satisfactory criminal background Kennewick School District provides equal access to all programs and services without discrimination based on sex race creed religion color national origin age honorably discharged veteran or military status sexual orientation including gender expression or identity the presence of any sensory mental or physical disability or use of trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination:
Civil Rights & Equity: Dr. Thomas Brillhart - ()
Section 504Title IX: BJ Wilson - ()
Kennewick School District
1000 W. 4thAve.
Kennewick WA 99336
This holds true for all students who are interested in participating in all educational programs and/or extra-curricular school activities in the Kennewick School District. Inquiries regarding compliance procedures or requests for reasonable accommodation may be directed to the School Districts Director of Human Resources.
Kennewick School District Contact Names and Telephone Numbers:
Toni Neidhold Director of Human Resources
Certificated/ Classified ADA
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
