Director of SPED
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Job Location:
Columbus, NE - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
The Opportunity
The Director of Special Education leads and improves special education programming by overseeing the full continuum of services ensuring compliance with federal state and local requirements and promoting delivery in the least restrictive environment. The role also manages compliance reporting facilitates stakeholder collaboration provides performance data and builds staff capacity through professional development targeted feedback and leadership in IEP ETR and disciplinary processes.
Key responsibilities of the the Director of Special Education include the following:
Directs the delivery and continuous improvement of special education programming.
Directs the implementation of the internal monitoring system tracks participation & ensures implementation with fidelity.
Keeps current with the K-12 courses of study scope and sequence framework and state standards/guidelines.
Complies with state model policies and procedures for the education of students identified as having a disability.
Serves as a liaison and information resource for special education.
Coordinates placement procedures and ensures that services are provided in the least restrictive educational environment.
Provides guidance communicates high expectations and shows an active interest in student progress.
Helps teachers and administrators with discipline and pupil management issues.
Participates in staff selection orientation and evaluation processes as directed.
Expresses high expectations and monitors staff performance & collaborates with administrators to improve staff competencies.
Completes staff evaluations as requested.
Creates differentiated ongoing professional development for special education team members.
Monitor and correct EMIS reporting in partnership with META & Ops team
Assist with tracking and monitoring required submissions to Fordham or EpiCenter on behalf of the Student Services Department
Collaborate with all stakeholders to ensure that all records are effectively maintained and that timelines are consistently met as outlined in federal state and local requirements;
Facilitate regular meetings with intervention specialists related service providers and coaches to ensure students are making progress towards academic goals;
Serve as a district representative for IEP and ETR meetings & Manifestation Determination Reviews.
Coordinates Home Instruction caseload assigns courses in Edmentum & oversees home instruction intervention specialist.
Leads the SPED record request and fulfillment process & the document transfer process including adoption rejection and amendments.
Manages master SPED roster and ensures caseloads are assigned in accordance with Ohios Operating Standards
Qualifications :
Strongly Preferred: Masters degree from an accredited college/university or a combination of education and experience commensurate with the job description;
Mandatory: Special Education certification/licensure or comparable experience and education;
Mandatory: Previous experience in Special Education grade-band or district role;
Mandatory: Minimum of 3 years of successful full-time lead teaching experience in low-income communities;
Experience in analyzing student data and using data to inform instruction;
Experience with and strong knowledge of local state and federal Special Education laws and Ohios Operating Standards;
Strong record of helping all students achieve academic success;
Understanding of MTSS/RTI programs and experience in implementing these programs in schools;
Belief that outstanding school leaders staff and teachers can achieve excellent outcomes for all students;
Ability to persevere with a sense of optimism strong problem solving skills and desire to learn and grow in a collaborative professional learning community;
Willingness and commitment to go above and beyond to prove the possible with students;
Additional Information :
Compensation and Benefits
KIPP Columbus offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefit plan including medical and dental insurance as well as group term life insurance retirement plan and paid time off.
Statement of Non-Disclosure
KIPP Columbus is committed to a policy of equal treatment for all individuals applying to the school for consideration of any position (admission employment etc.). KIPP Columbus does not discriminate on the basis of disability gender nationality race or ethnicity religion sexual orientation or any other characteristic that is contained in the definition of hate crimes set forth in Section 4112.02 of the Ohio Revised Code.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
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