Director of Special Education

Title of Position: Director of Special Education

Summary of Position: Under the direction of the Executive Director, the Director of Special Education is responsible for the leadership and coordination of the School’s Special Education program. The Director of Special Education plans, implements, and supervises Special Education mild/moderate and severely handicapped educational programs and all related student support services.

Directly Responsible to: Executive Director

Pay Scale: Director

Calendar: 225 days

Staff Assigned: Special Education Teachers, Psychologists, Nurses, Special Education Program Specialists, and any other assigned certificated and classified staff

Duties and Responsibilities:
● Plans and implements program goals and objectives for the special education program TK-12th grade while maintaining an awareness of current laws, policies, and regulations pertaining to specific programs.

● Applies current research and techniques to ensure that all individuals with exceptional needs are appropriately identified, assessed, and provided appropriate education programs and services designed to meet their unique needs.

● Represents the School in legal proceedings, participates in IEP meetings, discussions, informal conferences, mediations, and due process hearings to resolve issues regarding special education students.
● Develops and maintains liaison with appropriate governmental agencies and relevant community groups and remains current on legislation pertaining to areas of special education.
● Recommends and manages the budget for special education programs.
● Assists in the development of policies and procedures related to special education.

● Performs regular program reviews and recommends changes in program administration,
methodology, curriculum and/or procedures as necessary.

● Assigns and schedules special education personnel.
● Provides staff development for special education personnel.
● Participates in the selection of personnel for the Special Education Department.
● Maintains the confidentiality of information used in personnel issues and School
functions.

Qualifications:
● Minimum of 3 years of special education teaching experience
● Minimum of 3 years of administrative experience preferred
● Knowledge of State and Federal legislation as it relates to Special Education

● Knowledge of budget and funding requirements for Special Education

● Skill in the establishment and maintenance of effective working relationships

● Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint), Google (docs, sheets, forms, drives), and data management environments
● Comfortable with online/virtual meeting platforms including Google Hangouts,Blackboard, Zoom, etc.
● Skill in working with diverse individuals and handling situations with tact, diplomacy and discretion
● Knowledge of various special education learning modalities/educational philosophies

● Demonstrate the highest standards of honesty, integrity, flexibility and responsiveness

● Ability to be proactive and innovative
● Ability to build strong teams to meet performance goals
● Experience compiling and presenting reports to stakeholders
● Professional oral and written communication skills in English, including academic report writing
● Selected candidate must live in Northern California, Sacramento area

Education and Licenses:
● Possess a valid California special education teaching credential and meet any other credential requirements
● Possess a valid California Administrative Services Credential or in the process of obtaining a California Administrative Credential (must be earned within first 3 years of employment)
● Possess a Bachelor’s Degree or higher from an accredited college or university
● Must possess a valid California Driver’s License