Job Description

Director of Special Education Instruction and Related Services

Supervise, monitor, and direct the development and implementation of appropriate individualized instructional programs for students with disabilities.

Master's degree or equivalent in special education or school administration

Mid-Management certification or equivalent preferred

Three years successful teaching experience, special education preferred

Knowledge of research, trends, and best practices in special education

Knowledge of state and federal laws, rules and regulations, and policies applicable to special education

Ability to supervise and evaluate the special education program, staff, and facilities

Ability to maintain a positive relationship with school personnel, parents, and community

Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing

Recommends employment and dismissal of staff through and in conjunction with human resources

Develops staff assignments for campus instructional and support special education staff such as special education teachers and paraprofessionals

Develops staff assignments for related service personnel (OT, PT, AT) and instructional services (AI, VI, APE, AT)

Recommends material and curricula needs for special education teachers and initiates expenditures to the Director of Special Education for approved budget

Prepares and makes recommendations for program descriptions, standards, changes, and improvements.

Plans and directs on-going staffing and annual review process for OT, PT, AI, VI, APE, AT, and instructional coordinators.

Plans and directs staff development for teachers, paraprofessionals, and parent training

Conduct instructional observations and conferences with itinerant staff that result in diagnostic and prescriptive feedback for growth and improved performance.

Manage and promote use of district technology of special education department

Attend scheduled staffing for students who may be eligible for instructional services, when and where requested

Encourage and support development of innovative instructional programs, helping teachers and itinerants pilot programs when appropriate

Ensure all IEP procedures are complete prior to placement of a student in a program under his/her direction consistent with IDEA Rules and Regulations

Provides expertise for new and innovative program options

Attend all meetings called by the Director and District Leadership Team

Promote positive, caring climate through ARD facilitation

Develops, implements, and monitors special education procedures and programs consistent and compatible with the Administration Code for Special Education, school code, and other applicable laws and regulations.

Coordinates and participates in IEP staffings and annual reviews and facilitates the compilation of documentation for student records and quality assurance

Assist campus administration with evaluating and other program personnel performance by participating in periodic informal evaluations

Recruits, interviews, and selects APE, OT, PT, AI, VI, homebound, in-home training and other itinerant staff positions

Facilitates communication regarding transportation requirements and transportations procedures

Completes state forms regarding personnel, child count, summer school, and other SPP documentation for TEA

Participates in due process activities as required

Develops handbooks (staff, student, parent) revise annually

Participates in activities with central office personnel

Facilitate program changes as needed

Performs other duties and assumes other such responsibilities as may be assigned by the Executive Director of Special Education

Supervise ESY annually including training, staffing, transportation, and oversight of special education staff and students

Supervise specialized programs such as PPCD, PACEE, SLC, SOAR, RISE, SEAC, and Mommy and Me

Deal sensitively and fairly with persons from diverse cultures and backgrounds

Develop, implement, direct, evaluate, and revise specialized curriculum used in NISD programs

Advises parents, regular and special education teachers in proper programming of students

Develops and evaluates continuity of comprehensive programs and services

Monitors itinerant staff in long and short range planning and scheduling

Monitors teachers and paraprofessionals in long and short range data collection, planning, and scheduling

Direct personnel in the improvement of developing and updating methods, materials, and techniques to develop best practices in their professional area

Supervises staff with oversight in the policies, procedures, procedures, and philosophy of NISD

Implement procedures for pupil services including intake services, IEPs, annual reviews, classroom assignments, and student services and schedules

Observe specific students/classrooms and make recommendations

Oversee and designs a continuous in-service program designed to improve the professional staff

Research, plan, and coordinate in-service training programs for administrators, parents, general education teachers, special education teachers, and itinerant staff in understanding special education

Oversee scheduling of monthly PLCs, focus groups, and parent trainings

Provides on-going communication with district personnel as well as parents

Interprets and disseminates information regarding state/federal rules and regulations

Informs NISD staff of student progress, teacher and other personnel effectiveness, and program development

Develop and provide district training for special education

Conduct private school meetings

Other duties as assigned

Supervise and evaluate the performance of staff assigned to Special Education Department, including all itinerant staff.

Personal computer, printer, copier, fax machine

Maintain emotional control under stress, work with frequent interruptions. Repetitive hand motions and prolonged use of computer. Frequent travel in and out of district, overnight trips, travel by car or plane, long hours of standing. The position requires frequent bending, stooping, twisting, pulling, overhead reaching, sitting, and keyboarding. Position requires the ability to lift 25 pounds to waist high. This document describes the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned, alternative methods of performing your duties, or skills that may be required.

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