Special Education Administrator

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The following statements are illustrative of the essential functions of the job and other key duties that may be required. The description may not include all functions performed by the incumbents in various locations. The district reserves the right to modify or change the duties or the essential functions of this job at any time.

• Reports consistently for work as scheduled

• Performs other duties as assigned

• Attains proficient or higher evaluations on established Performance Standards

• Assists in the recruitment and selection of Special Education staff

• Assists the Special Education executive leadership team in collaborating with principals in planning and developing Special Education staffing services and programming

• Assists the Special Education executive leadership team in monitoring evaluating and improving instructional practices in the districts Special Education programs through formal and informal assessments and the thorough analysis of data

• Assures IEPs reflect individual programming to meet unique student needs

• Collaborates with district departments school administration and Special Education team members to ensure compliance with and administration of all applicable Special Education laws policies procedures and practices regarding individualized programming to meet unique student needs

• Develops and implements professional learning opportunities to increase staff expertise in delivering specialized instruction to students with diverse learning needs Special Education processes and indicators as directed

• Develops proposals monitors and reports on funding matters regarding state and federal Special Education resources including preschool budgeting

• Ensures accurate and timely submission of local state and federal reports

• Ensures effectiveness through ongoing integration of technology

• Ensures Special Education policies procedures and practices as well as monitoring consistent district-wide application

• Ensures the effective communication between staff and families

• Fosters a respectful responsive and service-oriented work environment

• Leads and facilitates assigned team meetings orientations and committee work

• Leads the establishment and maintenance of a positive respectful and caring working and learning environment

• Participates in district and community projects and assignments as requested

• Promotes student and staff member physical social and emotional wellness

• Provides direct supervision and oversight of assigned district programs and areas of responsibility

• Provides leadership in the identification of best practices professional learning and ongoing program evaluation

• Provides monitoring guidance and professional learning to administrators and supervisors regarding Special Education laws regulations and policies

• Provides on-site administrative presence for Briargate Pre-School

• Provides problem-solving assistance in support of administrators and supervisors

• Provides staff with technical assistance and coaching related to performance concerns as requested by administrators

• Provides supervision and evaluation for assigned Special Education staff and programs and other areas as determined by the Executive Director for Special Education

• Serves as a resource to district staff for Special Education issues

• Supports planning hiring and supervision for the Extended School Year (ESY) program

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Ability to adapt to changing technologies and to learn functionality of new equipment and systems

• Ability to create access input retrieve and manipulate information in various software systems

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors coworkers administrators departments other agencies and the general public

• Ability to follow oral and written instructions

• Ability to greet public in a courteous and professional manner

• Ability to maintain confidentiality

• Ability to manage simultaneous demands and set clear priorities

• Commitment to the education of students as a primary responsibility

• Demonstrates citizenship compassion courage discernment excellence honesty hope integrity patience perseverance reliability respect responsibility and trustworthiness

• Detail-oriented

• Energetic creative innovative flexible

• Enthusiasm for the field of Special Education

• Excellent cooperative collaborative and problem-solving skills

• Excellent organizational interpersonal written listening and verbal communication skills

• Experience in leadership roles professional learning program development and evaluation

• Knowledge of and experience with Special Education laws compliance indicators IEP monitoring and auditing processes policies procedures programming and best practices

• Knowledge of and experience with the use of technology especially as it improves teaching and learning

• Knowledge of Colorado Department of Education qualifications for licensed Special Education staff

• Knowledge of curriculum supervision instruction school-based processes and operations culture and community along with a strong student focus on individualizing for special needs

• Proven experience in dealing with challenging situations

• Proven experience in making improvements to programs and processes

• Proven successful supervisory experience

• Strong knowledge of Colorado Academic Standards methods to ensure they appear in IEPs and Inclusive Practices for students with disabilities

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those a staff member typically encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. They are included for informational purposes and are not all-inclusive.

Physical Demands: The following are some of the physical demands commonly associated with this position. They are included for informational purposes and are not all-inclusive. All physical demands if listed are considered essential functions.

• Sits stands walks stoops kneels and crouches/squats while performing duties

• Has oral and auditory capacity enabling interaction interpersonally and/or through communication devices

• Uses eyes hands and finger coordination enabling the use of equipment and writing utensils

Cognitive Functions: The following are some of the cognitive functions commonly associated with this position. They are included for informational purposes and are not all-inclusive. The staff member may be required to analyze communicate compare compile compute coordinate copy evaluate instruct negotiate synthesize reason and use interpersonal skills.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelors (Baccalaureate) degree (e.g. B.A. A.B. B.S.)

• 5 Years Special Education Teaching Experience

• Principal License: Initial - Colorado Department of Education

Preferred Qualifications:

• Masters degree (e.g. M.A. M.S. M.S.W. M.B.A. M.L.S.)

• 3-5 Years Special Education Administrator Experience

• Administrator License: Initial: Special Education Director - Colorado Department of Education

Salary Placement: Based on job relevant experience only

Timeline:

Posting Date: Friday October 17

Closing Date: Monday November 10 at Noon

Preliminary Interviews: Thursday November 13

Final Interviews: Wednesday November 19

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For more information on our benefits please visit Employee Benefits Academy District 20 ().

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How to Apply:
New applicants (including current district staff members) must use the Workday application portal. Documents emailed directly to a supervisor will not be considered for application purposes and will not receive a response. A completed online application also includes the following uploaded documents in PDF format:

• A letter of application which states why you feel you are qualified for the position and your background

• A statement of your philosophy of administration and the role of the administrator in this position

• A current resume

• Three current letters of recommendation (i.e. less than one year old)

• Complete undergraduate and graduate transcripts (in color readable and reflecting official status where applicable)

• Applicable Colorado License or evidence of eligibility as indicated in the job posting above

• We do not accept Alternative Principal Authorizations

No other documents will be accepted. Thank you for not uploading and submitting any additional materials.

Please do not call to request site visits or interviews at the school/location. Please direct all inquiries via the email address indicated on the posting.