Special Programs Director

Position Title: Special Programs Director

Reports to: President/CEO & Superintendent

Department: Special Programs Position Category:

Permanent 12 months Exempt Position

Summary: The Special Programs Director will work closely with the MTSS teams to review referrals and diagnostic reports to determine appropriate interventions provide training and support for special education and general education teachers and ensure that all legal requirements are met. The Special Programs Director will also work with the Principals and other designated staff to conduct ARD 504 and LPAC meetings ensuring compliance with Federal State and local requirements. S/he will also work with the Principals to schedule and document all student services with employed or contracted staff and providers.

Essential Job Requirements:

Masters Degree

Valid Texas Teaching Certificate in Special Education

Minimum 3 years of experience as a Special Education Teacher

Excellent Organizational Communication and Interpersonal Skills

Previous Leadership Experience preferred Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities: Consultation

Provide staff development training for school personnel in identification and understanding of students with disabilities.

Assist classroom teachers with implementation of all special populations plans.

Provide coaching for Special Education and Dyslexia Teachers and Aides.

Consult parents concerning the educational needs of students and interpretation of assessment data.

Consult parents teachers administrators and other relevant individuals to enhance their work with students. Program Management

Develop and maintain effective individual and group relationships.

Assist in the selection of assessment materials and equipment.

Compile maintain and file all physical and computerized reports records and other documents required.

Comply with all laws policies routines and regulations.

Participate in professional development activities to improve skills related to job assignment. Coordination

Maintain a positive and effective relationship with supervisors.

Effectively communicate with colleagues contractors students and parents.

Compile and ensure the integrity of various data.

Support and monitor the campus-initiated referral process.

Respond to parent requests for special education evaluations according to federal stateand local rules.

Respond to special programs inquiries from parents and staff.

Assist with activities concerning compliance and performance of all special programs including 504 LPAC and SPED.

Assist in generating solutions to special programs challenges. -2-

Assist the Campus Principal with other projects and duties as assigned. Mental Demands/Physical Demands/ Environmental Factors:

Tools/Equipment Used: Personal computer and peripherals; Google Applications

Posture: Prolonged standing frequent kneeling/squatting bending/stooping pushing/pulling and twisting

Motion: Frequent walking

Lifting: Regular light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds)

Environment: Work is located on campus site in a classroom environment; regular exposure to noise

Mental Demands: Maintain emotional control under stress; work prolonged or irregular hours Limitations and Disclaimers:

This job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities duties and skills required for the position.

All job requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with Federal and State Laws.

Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge skills and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully the employee must possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently.

Required Experience:

Director