Special Education Director

The Barrington School District is seeking a

Special EducationDirector

Potential for remote and/or part timeworkingarangements.

GOAL:

The Special EducationDirector primary responsibility shall be to develop and maintain a delivery system of services which shall adequately provide for the student services of the youth of the Barrington School District. This system shall include appropriate pre-school elementary middle school and high school programs as well as extended programs which may be appropriate and in the educational interests of the students.

Essential Functions

CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTIONAL LEADERSHIP

• Responsible for leadership and creativity in the development and maintenance of the following program areas:
• ESOL services
• Home Education instruction
• Home tutoring
• Section of 504 of Rehabilitation Act of 1973
• Special Education
• Speech and Hearing services
• Keeps abreast of research findings and current trends and makes such information available to the staff School Board and public as appropriate
• Remains well-informed about existing services programs and activities external to the system which may be utilized efficiently and effectively to meet student needs
• Serves as a member of the Administrative Team

• Provides for School District compliance with federal and state laws and regulations relative to program services
• Provides leadership and coordination for the placement of students in out-of-district placements as appropriate
• Works with the Districts high school(s) of record AND HIGH SCHOOL OF CHOICE special education staff to provide for appropriate programming for high school students with special needs
• Serves as an advocate for children promoting new programs and service(s) which will address unmet needs
• Serves as a liaison between the Barrington School District and the three high schoolsthat serve Barrington students.
• Represents the interests of the Barrington School District in courts of law when required in actions involving Barrington students

• Provides leadership in coordinating the efforts of the staff in identifying and providing appropriate programming for children with special educational needs and works to promote a high level of professional cooperation and teamwork among the staff
• Evaluates the performance of all evaluation teams and develops strategies for efficient and effective team functioning
• Provides for the organization of evaluation teams and develops strategies for efficient and effective team functioning
• Serve as a member of evaluation teams as local educational agency representative when extended year programs and out-of-district placements are being considered and other cases deemed appropriate

• Participates in School Board meetings and other public meetings when requested
• Supports promotes and coordinates parent and community involvement instudent services and other programs when appropriate
• Works cooperatively with other local and regional agencies which may have an interest in and/or may provide services to address the special needs of children of the School District
• Prepares annual reports of student services programs achievements and needs as necessary
• Apprises the staff School Board parents and public of special needs programs achievements and needs and acts in a public relations capacity as is necessary and appropriate
• Responds to transportation concerns in conjunction with the operations manager brought forth by parents the transportation contractor and/or Building Principals in a timely manner