Unclassified - Winchester, VA
posted 3 months ago
The Special Education Lead position at Frederick County Public Schools is a 12-month, non-teaching role that provides direct oversight to all special education initiatives within the school. This position is crucial for managing Child Find responsibilities and serves as the primary point of contact for coordinating transitions at the high school level when applicable. The Special Education Lead will work collaboratively with both general and special education personnel to implement appropriate programming for students with and without disabilities, ensuring that all learners receive the necessary support to excel academically and socially. In this role, the Special Education Lead will consult with a variety of stakeholders, including administrators, teachers, related service providers, and parents, to address the special education needs of students. The individual will maintain and manage all special education and Child Find processes and timelines for the assigned building, working closely with the Special Instructional Services department. This includes overseeing documentation for all students with disabilities as identified through the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and ensuring compliance with all relevant federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and policies. The Special Education Lead will also coordinate resources to complete functional behavior assessments and behavior intervention plans, supervise the development and review of Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), and monitor the progress of students to ensure fidelity of implementation. Additionally, the role involves facilitating eligibility, IEP, and Child Find meetings as the Local Education Agency (LEA) designee, providing professional learning and support for building-level personnel, and maintaining confidentiality of student records. The position requires staying current with relevant laws and regulations and attending district-level training and professional development. This position is effective for the 2024-2025 school year and offers a competitive salary range of $63,700 to $119,675, depending on experience and qualifications.