Special Education Dean of Students

Special EducationDean Eagle School

Position Summary

The Special EducationDeanat Eagle Schoolassistsschool administration and staff in ensuring the implementation of high-quality instructional behavioral and support services aligned with IDEA WVBE Policy 2419 and district expectations for specialized programming. The position supports the development implementation monitoring and coordination of individualized educational programming and behavioral supports to ensure students receive a Free Appropriate Public Education (FAPE) in the Least Restrictive Environment (LRE)appropriate totheir individual needs.

The Special EducationDeanserves as a collaborative school-based leader focused on instructional support compliance student progress monitoring attendance support multilingual learner support family communication and school-wide data collectionin responsetothe schools CSI/ATS improvement actions.

. The role emphasizes positive behavioral supports trauma-informed practices instructional fidelity structured learning environments and student-centered problem solving designed to support the unique needs of students served at Eagle School.

Reports To

Building Principal and Office of Special Education

Employment Term

230 Day Contract

Qualifications

• Masters Degree preferred

• Valid West Virginia Teaching Certificaterequired

• Special Education Certificationrequired

• Administrative Certification preferred

• Minimum of three (3) years successful experience in special education behavioral supports or related services

• Demonstrated knowledge of IDEA WVBE Policy 2419 MTSS positive behavioral supports crisis prevention strategies inclusive instructional practices and multilingual learnersupports

• Experience supporting students with intensive academic behavioral communication or social-emotional needs preferred

• Experiencefacilitatingmeetings coaching staff and analyzing student data preferred

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

Special Education Leadership and Compliance

• WillimplementtheEagle School Special EducationTargeted Corrective Action Plan

• Willimplement allCSI/ATSimprovement actions with fidelity throughout the school year ensuring identified priorities are reflected indaily instructional practices intervention supports professional learningopportunities staff collaboration anddata-based decision-making.

• Support implementation of special education servicesin accordance withIDEA WVBE Policy 2419 and district procedures.

• Assistwith monitoring IEP implementation specially designed instruction (SDI) accommodations modifications behavioral supports and related services.

• Support the development review and revision of Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) to ensure compliance instructional alignment and fidelity of implementation.

• Participate in eligibility meetings IEP meetingsmanifestationdetermination reviews attendance meetings and other student support meetings as assigned.

• Chair IEP meetings in the absence of school administration or as assigned by the building principalfacilitatingcollaborative team discussions and ensuring compliance with IDEA WVBE Policy 2419 procedural safeguards and individualized student programming requirements.

• Assiststaff in ensuring services are delivered in the Least Restrictive Environment (LRE)appropriate tostudent needs whilemaintainingaccess to individualized behavioral and instructionalsupports.

• Monitor student schedules and service delivery to ensure alignment with IEP requirements and service minutes.

• Assistwithmaintainingaccuratedocumentation and special education records within WVEIS and district systems.

• Support implementation of transition planning requirements and coordination with outside agencies whenappropriate.

• Collaborate with district special education staffregardingcompliance concerns studentsupports behavioral programming and instructional implementation.

• Support building-level data collection monitoring and reporting related to student achievement behavior attendance intervention effectiveness restraint/seclusion documentation and special education programming.

Instructional Attendance and Behavioral Support

• Support teachers and staff in implementing evidence-based instructional strategies and specially designed instruction aligned to student needs.

• Assistwith implementation of structured classroom systems behavior intervention plans de-escalation strategies sensorysupports and positive behavioral interventions.

• Support implementation of inclusive practices intervention supports and multilingual learner supports for students identified as English Learners (EL).

• Conduct classroom walkthroughs and observations to support instructional fidelity behavioral consistency and student engagement.

• Assistwith monitoring student progress through data collection progress monitoring and review of academic behavioral social-emotional and attendance outcomes.

• Collaborate with teachers counselors school psychologists behavior support staff attendance teams EL staff related service providers and administrators to develop interventions for students experiencing academic behavioral attendance communication or engagement difficulties.

• Support implementation of Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) restorative practices trauma-informed strategies and school-wide attendance improvement efforts.

• Assistin developing structured behavioral and instructionalsupportsfor students requiring intensive interventions or crisis response planning.

• Support school attendance initiatives through monitoring attendance dataparticipatingin attendance problem-solving meetings andassistingwith interventions designed to improve student engagement and school participation.

Student and Family Support

• Serve as a liaison between families staff community agencies and outside providers to promote collaboration and communication.

• Assistfamilies in understanding special education processes procedural safeguards attendance expectations behavioral supports multilingual learner supports and available services.

• Participate in problem-solving meetings to address barriersimpactingstudent achievement attendance behavior language access mental health or engagement.

• Promote a positive and structured school culture focused on student advocacy safety relationship building and behavioral growth.

Staff Support and Professional Learning

• Assistwith onboarding and supporting special education teachers paraprofessionals and support staff.

• Provide coaching and professional learning opportunities related to instructional practices behavior supports crisis prevention compliance expectations attendance supports inclusive programming and effective interventions for multilingual learners.

• Collaborate with school administration and district staff to support continuous improvement efforts related to special education services behavioral programming and student outcomes.

Additional Responsibilities

• Maintain confidentiality of student records and informationin accordance withFERPA and district policy.

• Attend required districttrainings professional learning activities and meetings.

• Perform other duties related to student support special education services school improvement efforts attendance initiatives and behavioral programming as assigned by the principal or Office of Special Education.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of IDEA WVBE Policy 2419 Section 504 and state/federal special education regulations

• Knowledge of specially designed instruction behavioral interventions crisis prevention strategies inclusion practices attendance interventions and multilingual learner supports

• Ability to analyze academic behavioral attendance and intervention data to improve student outcomes

• Strong organizational communication collaboration and interpersonal skills

• Ability to work effectively with students families staff community agencies and outside providers

• Ability tomaintainconfidentiality and professionalism in sensitive situations

• Ability to support and coach staff in instructional behavioral and crisis response practices

Physical Demands

• Ability to move throughout the school environment

• Ability toparticipatein student support activities and crisis response when necessary

• Ability tomaintainemotional control under stress and manage multiple priorities

• May require participation in approved crisis prevention and intervention procedures consistent with district training and policy

This position is designed to support the instructional behavioral attendance and compliance needs specific to Eagle School while promoting positive student outcomes consistent programming and collaborative support systems aligned with WVBE Policy 2419.