Department Administrator - Special Education & Federal Programs
Department Administrator - Special Education & Federal Programs
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Job Description
Job Title: Department Administrator - Special Education & Federal Programs
Wage/Hour Status: Exempt
Pay Group: A80Salary Plan
Primary Purpose:Ensure compliance with the law and established policies and procedures related to service provision to students with disabilities and to students who qualify for Title I and/or ESL services and address other duties and processes required to maintain the districts federal programs.
Qualifications
Education/Certification/Experience:
Masters degree in special education or closely related field from a college or university accredited by an organization recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) or by the United States Department of Education (USDE).
Five years full-time wage-earning experience providing special education services to students or monitoring the provision of special education services at a management level.
Two years full-time wage-earning experience in the supervision of employees.
This position requires personal technology that will enable the completion of job duties and responsibilities when working remotely.
This position requires moderate statewide travel to Windham School District campuses.
Special Knowledge/Skills:
Knowledge of research trends and best practices in special education.
Knowledge of state laws regulations federal laws rules and regulations applicable to special education English as a Second Language (ESL) the American with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Title I programming.
Skill in drafting procedures to provide ADA ESL Special Education and Title I services.
Skill in administration and supervision of an education program staff and budget management.
Ability to maintain positive working relationship with staff supervisor
stakeholders and community.
Ability to use abstract reasoning problem solving planning and analytical skills in training evaluation and program development.
Ability to interpret data.
Strong organizational communication leadership and interpersonal skills.
Skill in the use of computers and peripheral equipment.
Major Responsibilities and Duties:
1. Provide training and support for education personnel regarding ADA ESL Special Education and Title I services.
2. Ensure the district is in compliance with state and federal laws regulations rules and regulations applicable to ADA ESL Special Education and Title I programs.
3. Coordinate with district staff to maintain existing programs and implement new services in accordance with established timeframes professional standards and related requirements.
4. Develop long and short term goals and plans to improve service delivery to students and align with district goals.
5. Direct and participate in the implementation of existing and new programs/services ensuring established timeframes and requirements are met.
6. Facilitate meetings that may frequently involve a range of issues for the purpose of evaluating situations identifying appropriate actions solutions and desired program changes.
7. Prepare reports authorize financial transactions and manage a budget.
8. Prepare a wide variety of often complex materials to document activities and issues; provide audit references; prepare presentations; and provide supporting materials for requested actions.
9. Respond to inquiries from staff regulatory agencies and other professional organizations for the purpose of providing information and/or direction.
10. Serve as a resource and subject matter expert to district personnel and various agencies related to ADA ESL Special Education and Title I.
11. Perform other duties as assigned.
Professional Growth and Development:
12. Maintain a broad knowledge and understanding of school improvement and leadership literature specifically related to special education issues.
13. Participate in professional training activities which assure that the district is continually informed of new and promising practices.
Policy reports and Law:
14. Maintain confidentiality of information received in the performance of job duties
15. Perform duties in a professional manner through daily punctual attendance at location of work assignment.
16. Follow Windham School District policies and procedures at all times.
17. Execute duties in a professional ethical and responsible manner in accordance with 19 TAC Chapter 247 Code of Ethics and Standard Practices for Texas Educators.
Supervisor Responsibilities: Provide supervision to ADA ESL Special Education and Title I staff.
Working Conditions:
Additional Requirements With or Without Reasonable Accommodation:
Mental Demands:
Ability to communicate (verbal and written) ability to instruct ability to speak ability to reason ability to compile data ability to interpret policy ability to interpret procedures and data ability to concentrate ability to memorize ability to alphabetize ability to understand verbal and written instructions ability to organize ability to analyze ability to maintain emotional control ability to maintain confidentiality ability to work with frequent interruptions.
Physical Demands:
Ability to perform full duties of position lift and carryup to 30 pounds walking sitting standing climbing stairs and ramps kneeling stooping reaching hearing (with aid) visual acuity speaking travel by car van or airplane driving of car/van distinguishing colors occasional prolonged and irregular work hours.
Environmental Demands:
Work inside and outside noise radiant/electrical energy work alone work with others around machines with moving parts and objects possible exposure to microwaves in use exposure to hot and cold temperatures exposure to dust and cleaning chemicals.
**The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
