Senior Director of Special Services (6893)

Evergreen School District (Clark) - Vancouver, WA

Full-time - Senior

Vancouver, WA

Educational Services

About the position

The Senior Director of Special Services position at Evergreen Public Schools is a full-time, certificated non-represented role for the 2024-2025 school year. This continuing position requires a commitment of 260 days per year, with 8 hours of work each day, adjusted to 257 days for the 2024/25 school year due to three furlough days. The position will remain open until a qualified applicant is selected. The role involves providing leadership and coordination of specialized programs in collaboration with various stakeholders to create systems that serve schools effectively.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and coordination of specialized programs in collaboration with Director, program coordinators, building administrators, and other instructional leaders.
• Participate as a member of the leadership team.
• Maintain positive relationships with students, staff, parents, and the community.
• Complete required federal, state, and local reports.
• Provide leadership in staff assignment and supervision in collaboration with building administrators.
• Manage fiscal responsibilities related to special education budgets.
• Participate as a member of the Special Services Team to increase staff capacity.
• Articulate the vision of Evergreen Public Schools focused on improving learning and achievement for all students.
• Establish culturally responsive standard operating procedures and practices.
• Facilitate training of staff on effective practices leading to higher student achievement.
• Supervise Special Service programs and evaluate assigned staff.
• Collaborate with administrators on personnel hiring, instructional leadership, and school improvement planning.
• Provide support for building administrators on district protocols related to various issues.
• Lead inclusive programming for students qualified for special education services.
• Advocate for Evergreen Public Schools and its students in the community and at the state level.
• Build productive, collaborative relationships with co-workers and the community.
• Continue to increase professional knowledge and skills.
• Maintain confidentiality of program, staff, and student information.
• Work with parents and schools on boundary issues at the elementary level.
• Attend and participate in district staff meetings and labor relations.
• Support district initiatives on equity.
• Develop cultural competence and commitment to equity in outcomes.

Requirements

• Master's Degree/Doctorate in Education preferred.
• Valid Program Administrator's or Principal's credential or current enrollment in a credentialed Program Administrator or Principal's program required.
• Central office experience preferred.
• 3-5 years of experience in special education administration preferred.
• Ability to demonstrate effective written and oral communications with diverse community members.
• Demonstrated ability to provide strong and effective leadership ensuring high standards for all students.
• Demonstrated knowledge of effective teaching strategies and experiences in effective instruction.
• Demonstrated ability to facilitate collaborative project teams and promote consensus.
• Demonstrated ability to supervise large groups.
• Commitment to work as an effective member of the district leadership team.
• Strong background in state and federal laws related to special education.

Nice-to-haves

• Previous experience as a building or district office administrator preferred.
• Commitment of five years in this position preferred.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, basic long-term disability, basic life and AD&D insurance through SEBB.
• Eligibility for FSA, DCAP, HSA, FPFSA (w/HDHP), and other supplemental benefits.
• Employer-employee funded retirement benefits through DRS.
• Paid holidays and paid time off including sick, vacation, personal, religious, and bereavement leave.