Director of Special Education
Director of Special Education
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Job Description
Title:
Special Education Director
Reports To:
Superintendent
Start Date:
August 1 2025
Job Goals:
The primary goal is to lead the VBISD Special Education Department fostering compliant and results-driven practices across all special education services and programs for K-26 for VBISD programs and services for member school districts.
Qualifications:
Education: Masters degree is required.
Certification: Professional special education endorsement and special education supervisor or director approval is required.
Work Experience: Minimum of five years of administrative experience related to responsibilities described in this job description is required. Experience with both ISD program and regional/local supervision is preferred.
Skills:
1. Leadership & Administration
- Develop implement and evaluate strategic plans goals and policies for special education.
- Foster shared practices across member districts to ensure consistency in special education service delivery.
- Support and supervise special education administrators.
- Participate in local and state learning communities to advance the field.
- Stay current on research policy updates and innovations in special education.
- Promote equity inclusion and best practices in special education programming.
2. Program Development & Oversight
- Design implement and monitor effective special education programs and services for students K26.
- Ensure programs meet diverse student needs and provide opportunities for meaningful parent involvement.
3. Compliance & Legal Responsibilities
- Develop and provide guidance and training to promote full compliance with federal and state laws and to provide positive outcomes for students.
- Provide consultative support and technical assistance to member districts on complex special education issues such as compliance program implementation and legal matters.
- Represent the VBISD in due process hearings mediation and state monitoring activities.
4. Staff Development & Support
- Recruit hire and evaluate special education administrators.
- Provide ongoing professional learning coaching and support for best practices legal updates and effective leadership strategies.
- Conduct investigations provide due process and address staff misconduct.
5. Collaboration & Communication
- Develop positive and supportive relationships with VBISD and member district staff members.
- Provide regular updates and resources to the VBISD Special Education Department and member districts.
- Work collaboratively with superintendents principals teachers service providers parents and community agencies.
- Communicate regularly with stakeholders about program goals student progress and changes in policy or procedures.
6. Budget & Resource Management
- Develop and manage the special education budget.
- Allocate resources (e.g. staffing technology materials) to support student needs efficiently.
- Seek and manage grants or additional funding opportunities.
7. Data & Accountability
- Collect analyze and report data on student performance program effectiveness and compliance.
- Use data to drive decision-making and improve services.
- Monitor and report on performance indicators required by state and federal agencies.
8. General Professional Skills
- Adhere to federal state and VBISD policies and procedures.
- Model VBISD guidelines: Respect Integrity Compassion and Excellence.
- Complete assigned responsibilities within agreed upon timelines.
- Seek ongoing professional learning.
- Perform additional tasks responsibilities and duties as assigned by the Superintendent.
Essential Job Functions:
- Ability to sit and work on a computer for long periods of time.
- Ability to travel within Van Buren County and across the State to attend meetings.
- Valid drivers license required.
Terms of Employment: As per master agreement and provisions established by the Van Buren Board of Education.
This posting and our online application can be found on the Van Buren ISDs website at under Employment. If you do not have access to a computer with internet access you may use a computer at VBISD by calling .
Position is open until filled.
In-house staff must fill out the online internal application.
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
