Assistant Director of Special Education (INTERNAL ONLY)

$75,195 - $105,288/Yr

Higley Unified School District - Gilbert, AZ

Full-time - Mid Level

Gilbert, AZ

Educational Services

About the position

The Assistant Director of Special Education plays a crucial role in supporting the Director of Special Education and overseeing the administration of the special education department within the Higley Unified School District. This position involves leadership, coordination, and collaboration with various stakeholders to ensure compliance with educational standards and to meet the needs of students with disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Support HUSD Vision, Mission and Goals.
• Assist the Director of Special Education in the general administration of the special education department.
• Assume the role and responsibility for the Director of Special Education in his/her absence as assigned.
• Assist in providing leadership and coordination for the special education department.
• Assist in the evaluation of special education classified and certified staff.
• Collaborate with school personnel to share information to better understand students and their needs.
• Provide technical assistance to teachers and school administrators in inclusion models for instructional needs of students.
• Serve as a liaison for building administrators in curriculum, instruction, data analysis, and related programs.
• Recommend appropriate materials for Special Education instructional programs to the Director of Special Education.
• Serve as liaison with state and federal agencies concerning compliance with state and federal regulations.
• Assist in providing staff development for district staff, site special education teachers, and paraprofessional staff.
• Assist with legal matters pertaining to the special education department.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required in related area.
• Master's degree preferred.
• State of Arizona administrative certification required as applicable.
• A minimum of three years of successful related experience.
• Specific administrative experience through internship and/or previous employment.
• Crisis Prevention Intervention training or willingness to be trained.
• No convictions for felonies or crimes against children.

Nice-to-haves

• Effective personal relationships with students, teachers, administrators, parents, and the community.
• Effective educational leadership in the profession through membership and participation in community and professional organizations.
• Effective organizational ability in all aspects of educational programs.
• Skills in effective decision making.
• Ability to communicate effectively with faculty.
• Forward-looking in educational views and evidence of a willingness to accept change.
• Demonstrated competence in planning and developing educational programs.

Benefits

• Competitive salary range of $75,195 - $105,288 per year.
• Full-time employment with potential for professional development.