Assistant Director of Special Programs Full-Time (1.0 FTE) District Administration Building

Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they meet every one of the qualifications as described in the job posting. Springfield Public Schools is committed to finding the best candidate for the job including candidates who may come from less traditional professional backgrounds. We encourage you to apply even if you do not believe you meet every one of the qualifications outlined in the job posting. If you are unsure whether you meet the qualifications of this position or how this would be determined please feel free to contact Human Resources to discuss your application.

Posting Opens: Tuesday July 14 2026

Application Review Begins:Wednesday July 22 2026

Posting Closes: Open Until Filled*

Contract Begins: As Soon As Possible

*Submit your application materials by 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday July 21 2026 in order to be considered during the initial application review process.

Salary and Benefits

The salary range is $123386 - $148322(based on the 2026-2027 SAAC salary schedule) depending on education/experience plus a generous benefit plan including stipends for TSA Mileage and Cell Phone. This position works 261 days per year.

About the District

Springfield Public Schools is located in Springfield Oregon in the heart of the Willamette Valley and serves 185 square miles of the city of Springfield and East/Central Lane County. We are directly to the East of Eugene where the University of Oregon is located. We currently have about 10000 students 1410 staff members and almost 700 teachers in our kindergarten through grade 12 school district. Springfield Public Schools believes student success is our most important outcome. The success of our students depends on the collective community coming together to support Every Student Every Day throughout their K-12 education.

About the Position

Springfield Public Schools seeks outstanding candidates for the position of full-time (1.0 FTE) Assistant Director of Special Programs. Candidates must hold a current Oregon administrative license and have demonstrated successful leadership abilities.

The Assistant Director of Special Programs provides leadership strategic direction and operational oversight for district special education services federal programs health services and multi-tiered systems of support. As a member of the districts instructional leadership team the Assistant Director ensures that programs staffing resources and services effectively support equitable outcomes for students with disabilities multilingual learners and students experiencing barriers to academic success.

The Assistant Director is responsible for the planning implementation supervision compliance and continuous improvement of district special programs. The position collaborates closely with school administrators instructional leaders families community agencies and state partners to ensure effective service delivery fiscal stewardship and compliance with federal and state regulations.

The Assistant Director serves as a key leader in special education programming MTSS implementation staffing professional learning compliance oversight family engagement and student support services while fostering a culture of inclusion accountability collaboration innovation and continuous improvement.

MINIMUMQUALIFICATIONS

• Masters degree in Special Education School Psychology Educational Leadership or a related field required.
• Valid Oregon Administrative License required.
• Minimum of three (3) years of progressively responsible experience in Special Education student services or related educational leadership roles.
• Demonstrated experience supervising licensed and classified personnel.
• Demonstrated experience with special education compliance program administration and instructional leadership.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Doctoral degree in Special Education School Psychology Educational Leadership or related field.
• District-level leadership experience in Special Education or Student Services.
• Experience supporting school and district mental and physical health programs.
• Experience leading districtwide MTSS PBIS or instructional improvement initiatives.
• Experience presenting information to executive leadership school boards families and community stakeholders.
• Experience establishing partnerships with community agencies and service providers.
• Experience managing special education legal matters mediations complaints and due process proceedings.
• Experience developing and implementing multi-year strategic plans.

Essential duties of this position include the following. Employees in this position perform some or all of the following tasks. Other duties may be assigned.

Program Leadership

• Serve as a member of district instructional leadership teams and participate actively indistrictwide planning implementation and continuous improvement efforts.
• Collaborate with district and building leaders to align special programs with district goalsstrategic priorities and student achievement initiatives.
• Lead implementation and continuous improvement efforts for Special Education Federal TitlePrograms Health Services McKinney-Vento services and other assigned programs.
• Provide leadership in the development of equitable systems inclusive practices and studentsupport structures that improve outcomes for historically underserved student populations.
• Advise district leadership regarding special education programming compliance requirementsinstructional practices staffing needs and service delivery models.
• Represent the district on local regional state and professional committees and workgroups.

Special Education Leadership

• Provide direct oversight of licensed staff members with specializedassignments including Special Education Teachers (Learning Specialists) speech-language pathologists school psychologists behavioralconsultants and other assigned personnel.
• Oversee district operations related to allied health services including nursing servicesoccupational therapy physical therapy and related service providers.
• Support building administrators in the development implementation and evaluation of specialeducation programs and services.
• Lead district efforts to design coordinate and implement programs that support LeastRestrictive Environment (LRE) practices and inclusive educational opportunities.
• Coordinate referrals placements and services involving regional programs EducationalService Districts Long-Term Care and Treatment programs and other specialized placements.
• Collaborate with district leaders to ensure special education services are aligned with districtinstructional priorities and MTSS frameworks.

Instructional Leadership and Professional Learning

• Direct districtwide professional learning related to special education programminginstructional strategies behavior supports and inclusive practices.
• Identify and promote evidence-based instructional techniques that improve studentachievement for students receiving special education services.
• Provide coaching consultation and technical assistance to administrators teachersspecialists and support staff regarding instructional practices and program implementation.
• Support implementation of research-based instructional programs and interventions that alignwith district curriculum and instructional frameworks.
• Collaborate with district departments to develop and implement materials resources andtraining that enhance access to the core curriculum.

Compliance and Accountability

• Ensure compliance with federal and state laws regulations administrative rules and districtprocedures related to Special Education Section 504 ADA and Federal Title Programs.
• Oversee state and federal reporting requirements including SPR&I grant reportingcompliance monitoring and program documentation.
• Maintain and analyze program data to support accountability compliance resource allocationand continuous improvement efforts.
• Assist in responding to complaints investigations mediation requests due processproceedings and other legal matters involving special education services.
• Coordinate with legal counsel and state agencies regarding compliance matters whenappropriate.
• Develop and maintain systems that ensure program integrity regulatory compliance andeffective service delivery.

Personnel Leadership and Supervision

• Recruit hire supervise support and evaluate licensed and classified personnel assigned tospecial programs.
• Coordinate staffing allocations and resource deployment to ensure equitable and effectiveservice delivery across schools and programs.
• Provide leadership coaching and professional growth opportunities for assigned staffmembers.
• Build leadership capacity among administrators specialists and program personnel throughongoing support and development.
• Foster a culture of accountability collaboration professionalism and continuous learning.

Fiscal and Operational Leadership

• Assist in the development administration and monitoring of Special Programs budgets.
• Monitor expenditures contracted services grants and program resources to ensure fiscalaccountability and compliance.
• Collaborate with district leadership regarding staffing models resource allocation and long-rangeplanning efforts.
• Ensure efficient management of assigned programs services and operational systems.

Community and Family Engagement

• Collaborate with families community agencies healthcare providers and regional partners tosupport student success.
• Coordinate family support liaison services including McKinney-Vento supports and otherfamily assistance programs.
• Foster positive relationships with students families staff and community stakeholdersthrough transparent communication and collaboration.
• Support district efforts to increase family engagement and access to educational services.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Extensive knowledge of federal and state laws governing Special Education Section 504 ADA and Federal Title Programs.
• Knowledge of MTSS PBIS inclusive instructional practices and evidence-based interventions.
• Knowledge of educational leadership principles program evaluation and continuous improvement processes.
• Strong instructional leadership systems-thinking and organizational management skills.
• Ability to analyze data and use information to drive programmatic decision-making.
• Ability to communicate effectively with diverse audiences and stakeholder groups.
• Strong problem-solving conflict resolution and decision-making skills.
• Ability to lead organizational change and foster collaborative relationships.
• Demonstrated integrity professionalism cultural responsiveness and sound judgment.

LEADERSHIP DISPOSITIONS

The ideal candidate demonstrates:

• Commitment to educational equity and inclusive practices.
• High ethical standards and professional integrity.
• Collaborative and service-oriented leadership.
• Courageous decision-making and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong systems-thinking and strategic planning skills.
• Commitment to continuous improvement and organizational excellence.
• Ability to build trust leadership capacity and positive organizational culture.

An Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer

Springfield Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race color religion ancestry national origin disability gender or sexual orientation in admission or access to the treatment of employment in its programs and activities as required by state and federal law. If you have any complaints please contact Human Resources at .

It is our policy to provide qualifying veterans and disabled veterans with preference in employment in accordance with applicable law. Applicants wishing to claim veterans preference must provide the following military documents verifying their eligibility:

Veterans: A copy of the applicants Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (a federal DD Form 214 or 215) which shows character of service upon discharge OR a letter from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs indicating the applicant receives a non-service connected pension.

Disabled Veterans: A copy of the applicants Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (a federal DD Form 214 or 215) which shows character of service upon discharge AND a copy of the applicants veterans disability preference letter from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (unless the information is included on the DD Form 214 or 215).

For veterans preference to apply the required military documents must be submitted at the time of application submission.

For more information contact Springfield Public Schools at:

640 A Street Springfield OR 97477 Phone: FAX:

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