Director - Special Education

Douglas County School District • Wilcox, FL

276d • $105,073 - $135,160

About The Position

Plans, develops, implements, and evaluates the district's special education programs and related services in compliance with state and federal laws. Collaborates to maintain alignment of the district special education program with the Douglas County School District strategic plan. Develops and promotes good community relations among various district and community clientele.

Requirements

• Master's Degree in Special Education (Required)
• Administrator license (Director of Special Education) - Colorado Department of Education
• Colorado Principal License - Colorado Department of Education
• Ability to solve complex problems.
• Collaborative team player.
• Ability to lead teams.
• Maintains a generally positive attitude.
• Observes all District policies and procedures.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Verbal and written communication skills in English and a demonstrated ability to read and comprehend written/graphic and oral instructions.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate knowledge of organizational culture; apply a systems approach to the development of special education programs and processes; and facilitate effective systems change.
• Exhibit knowledge about and apply relevant federal and State statutes, regulations, case law and policies that impact all children, including those with disabilities.
• Integrate general education and special education, including curriculum, instructional strategies, and individualized instruction in support of all children, including those with disabilities.
• Evaluate the efficacy and efficiency of special education programs, facilities, services and monitoring systems, and use the evaluation data to improve the programs and services for all children, including those with disabilities.
• Display the knowledge and ability to recruit, retain and evaluate qualified personnel in order to effectively implement programs and services for all children, including those with disabilities.
• Demonstrate knowledge about and ability to facilitate partnerships and engage parents, families and communities in the implementation of special education programs and delivery of special education services.
• Demonstrate knowledge of and implement school district budgeting and resource allocation, including those related to special education.
• Perform other related duties as assigned or requested.
• Demonstrates a solid foundation for leadership by demonstrating a comprehensive knowledge of special education organization, programs, laws and best practices; and setting high standards and a positive direction for special education consistent with the values, mission and vision of the district and State of Colorado.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance
• Health savings account (HSA)
• Flexible spending accounts (FSA)
• District paid and voluntary additional (supplemental) life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance
• Short and long-term disability
• Critical illness and accident voluntary insurance
• Employee assistance program (EAP)
• Voluntary 401(k), 403(b) and 457 retirement plan options
• Voluntary 403(b) savings plan with up to 4% District match for up to 5 years from date of hire
• Paid off-track, sick and personal time

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Master's degree