Assistant Director Of Exceptional Learners

The Assistant Director of Exceptional Learners substantially and effectively assists the Director of Exceptional Learners in providing leadership and oversight of special education and 504 programs and services. He/she assists in the administration and coordination of local and state-mandated activities and programs to ensure that students are provided with equitable learning opportunities, quality instruction, and the fullest educational experience possible.

Job Qualifications:

• Indiana School Administrator License or Director of Special Education License

• Experience leading at a variety of grade levels (preschool, elementary, secondary) preferred

• Strong leadership, communication, and time management skills

• People-first and student-first mentality

• Collaborative management style

• Strong work ethic, professional demeanor

• Special Education and leadership experience required

Job Requirements:

Oversees the coordination, implementation, compliance, and effectiveness of developmental preschool, elementary, and secondary special education and 504 programming including, but not limited to:

• Professional Development for teachers, paraprofessionals, and administrators

• Behavior supports across the district - directly with students, problem-solving, and management of the team

• Coordinate special education services and processes with nonpublic school

• ISPROUT and I AM assessment coordinator

• State reporting requirements and compliance management

• Nonviolent Crisis Intervention Training and management

• Contracted and related services

• Special Education Grant Management

• Medicaid Billing and Reimbursement

• Special Education Transportation and Bus Monitors

• First Steps transition and early childhood programming

• Arrange and oversee homebound services

• Writes and submits excess cost applications, if applicable

• Oversees Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act

• Chairs Manifestation Determination meetings and case conferences as needed

• ABA to school transition

• Indiana IEP Management and Training

• Assists with state reporting and data entry oversight

• Other duties as assigned