Director of Special Education

Lynchburg, VA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Director ofSpecial Education
GENERAL INFORMATION
Title: Director ofSpecial Education	Department:Exceptional Learners	Salary Grade: ADM Schedule 9 FLSA Status: Exempt
Site/Location:Administrative Building	Reports to:Deputy Superintendent	Date:09/23/2025
POSITION SUMMARY
The Director of Special Education provides leadership and oversight of all special education programs and services for Lynchburg City Schools. This role ensures compliance with state and federal regulations manages budgets and resources directs personnel and promotes equitable evidence-based practices that support the academic social-emotional and behavioral growth of students with disabilities. The Director also develops professional learning opportunities and ensures alignment of special education within a multi-tiered system of supports (MTSS) framework.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Program Leadership & Compliance Plan administer and direct the divisions special education programs. Develop submit and oversee the annual Special Education Plan and Report to secure funding. Ensure compliance with state and federal regulations governing special education programs and services. Review and monitor procedures for screening evaluation placement and reappraisal of students to ensure the effective implementation of these processes. Facilitate interagency planning with external service providers (e.g. residential care day treatment facilities). Serve as the divisions representative on the Community Policy and Management Team (CPMT). Serve as facilitator for the Special Education Advisory Committee. Model non-discriminatory practices in all activities. Other duties as assigned. Instructional & Program Development Coordinate with the Curriculum & Instruction department to develop implement and revise curricula for students with disabilities. Collaborate with principals teachers and other departments to ensure instructional alignment and continuity across the division. Evaluate special education programs to monitor effectiveness and recommend program improvements. Identify future program equipment and personnel needs. Budget & Resource Management Prepare and administer the special education budget. Develop grant applications and seek funding opportunities. Oversee expenditure controls requisitions and purchasing for equipment and materials. Communicate the transportation needs of students with disabilities to the Director of Transportation. Personnel Management Supervise evaluate and direct special education department staff including office staff supervisors BCBAs and school psychologists. Assist principals in planning and implementing effective school-based special education programs. Provide leadership and professional development opportunities for staff. Data Reporting & Communication Direct the preparation and submission of reports to federal state and local agencies. Summarize and report student performance data to the Superintendent School Board staff and public. Ensure accurate recordkeeping for students receiving special services. Foster family and community engagement to support student success.

LYNCHBURG CITY SCHOOLS COMPETENCIES
Personal Competencies Honesty Integrity Ethical Equity Minded Emotional Intelligence Cultural Competence Safety Quality	Leadership Competencies Models Excellent Customer Service Thinks Strategically Shows Initiative Acts Decisively Communicates Effectively Works Collaboratively Resolves Conflict Proactively	Functional Competencies Technical Capabilities Computer Literacy Data Analysis and Management Fiscal Planning and Management Project Management Strategic Planning

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Masters degree required; Doctorate preferred.
Virginia Professional License with endorsement in Special Education
A minimum of five years of experience including classroom teaching in special education and supervisory/administrative experience.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES

In-depth knowledge of special education law regulations and policies (federal state and local).
Knowledge of best practices for special education instruction behavior management and integration with the general education curriculum for ages 221.
Knowledge of school policies legal provisions related to child care special education laws and regulations
Strong leadership decision-making and interpersonal skills for working effectively with students staff parents and community stakeholders.
Ability to collaborate effectively as a team member in eligibility proceedings IEP meetings discipline reviews mediation and due process hearings to determine appropriate services

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY

The Director of Special Education reports to the deputy superintendent. The Director will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other related duties as assigned by the Lynchburg City Schools reserves the right to update revise or change this job description and related duties at any time.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

Travel to and from schools

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of 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. While performing the duties of this job the employee is required to frequently stand; sit; walk; talk or hear; use hands to finger handle type or feel; and stoop kneel or crouch.

Participates in the hiring process and makes hiring decisions of other employees
Instructs trains coaches and mentors other employees
Schedules (determine hours worked time off) reviews and monitors the work of other employees
Completes written evaluations of other employees
Makes recommendations of disciplinary actions of other employees.

OTHER DUTIES

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

AAP/EEO STATEMENT

LCS is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age race color religion gender sexual orientation gender identity gender expression national origin protected veteran status disability or any other legally protected status.

JOB STATUS:	OPEN

SALARY:	Please refer to LCS Employee Pay Scales found here: DATE:	2025-26

Required Experience:

Director

Director ofSpecial EducationGENERAL INFORMATIONTitle: Director ofSpecial EducationDepartment:Exceptional LearnersSalary Grade: ADM Schedule 9FLSA Status: ExemptSite/Location:Administrative BuildingReports to:Deputy SuperintendentDate:09/23/2025POSITION SUMMARYThe Director of Special Education provid...

Director ofSpecial Education
GENERAL INFORMATION
Title: Director ofSpecial Education	Department:Exceptional Learners	Salary Grade: ADM Schedule 9 FLSA Status: Exempt
Site/Location:Administrative Building	Reports to:Deputy Superintendent	Date:09/23/2025
POSITION SUMMARY
The Director of Special Education provides leadership and oversight of all special education programs and services for Lynchburg City Schools. This role ensures compliance with state and federal regulations manages budgets and resources directs personnel and promotes equitable evidence-based practices that support the academic social-emotional and behavioral growth of students with disabilities. The Director also develops professional learning opportunities and ensures alignment of special education within a multi-tiered system of supports (MTSS) framework.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Program Leadership & Compliance Plan administer and direct the divisions special education programs. Develop submit and oversee the annual Special Education Plan and Report to secure funding. Ensure compliance with state and federal regulations governing special education programs and services. Review and monitor procedures for screening evaluation placement and reappraisal of students to ensure the effective implementation of these processes. Facilitate interagency planning with external service providers (e.g. residential care day treatment facilities). Serve as the divisions representative on the Community Policy and Management Team (CPMT). Serve as facilitator for the Special Education Advisory Committee. Model non-discriminatory practices in all activities. Other duties as assigned. Instructional & Program Development Coordinate with the Curriculum & Instruction department to develop implement and revise curricula for students with disabilities. Collaborate with principals teachers and other departments to ensure instructional alignment and continuity across the division. Evaluate special education programs to monitor effectiveness and recommend program improvements. Identify future program equipment and personnel needs. Budget & Resource Management Prepare and administer the special education budget. Develop grant applications and seek funding opportunities. Oversee expenditure controls requisitions and purchasing for equipment and materials. Communicate the transportation needs of students with disabilities to the Director of Transportation. Personnel Management Supervise evaluate and direct special education department staff including office staff supervisors BCBAs and school psychologists. Assist principals in planning and implementing effective school-based special education programs. Provide leadership and professional development opportunities for staff. Data Reporting & Communication Direct the preparation and submission of reports to federal state and local agencies. Summarize and report student performance data to the Superintendent School Board staff and public. Ensure accurate recordkeeping for students receiving special services. Foster family and community engagement to support student success.

LYNCHBURG CITY SCHOOLS COMPETENCIES
Personal Competencies Honesty Integrity Ethical Equity Minded Emotional Intelligence Cultural Competence Safety Quality	Leadership Competencies Models Excellent Customer Service Thinks Strategically Shows Initiative Acts Decisively Communicates Effectively Works Collaboratively Resolves Conflict Proactively	Functional Competencies Technical Capabilities Computer Literacy Data Analysis and Management Fiscal Planning and Management Project Management Strategic Planning

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Masters degree required; Doctorate preferred.
Virginia Professional License with endorsement in Special Education
A minimum of five years of experience including classroom teaching in special education and supervisory/administrative experience.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES

In-depth knowledge of special education law regulations and policies (federal state and local).
Knowledge of best practices for special education instruction behavior management and integration with the general education curriculum for ages 221.
Knowledge of school policies legal provisions related to child care special education laws and regulations
Strong leadership decision-making and interpersonal skills for working effectively with students staff parents and community stakeholders.
Ability to collaborate effectively as a team member in eligibility proceedings IEP meetings discipline reviews mediation and due process hearings to determine appropriate services

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY

The Director of Special Education reports to the deputy superintendent. The Director will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other related duties as assigned by the Lynchburg City Schools reserves the right to update revise or change this job description and related duties at any time.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

Travel to and from schools

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Participates in the hiring process and makes hiring decisions of other employees
Instructs trains coaches and mentors other employees
Schedules (determine hours worked time off) reviews and monitors the work of other employees
Completes written evaluations of other employees
Makes recommendations of disciplinary actions of other employees.

OTHER DUTIES

AAP/EEO STATEMENT

JOB STATUS:	OPEN

SALARY:	Please refer to LCS Employee Pay Scales found here: DATE:	2025-26

Required Experience:

Director

Key Skills

Early Childhood Education
Classroom Experience
Education Administration
Lesson Planning
Special Education
Adult Education
Teaching
Curriculum Development
Administrative Experience
Leadership Experience
Program Development
Supervising Experience

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Director of Special Education

Lynchburg, VA - USA

Job Summary

Program Leadership & Compliance

Instructional & Program Development

Budget & Resource Management

Personnel Management

Data Reporting & Communication