Director Of Special Education

Reports To: Superintendent Work Calendar: 12-month Exempt Salary Range: Range 127 ($74,485 - $100,344) Start Date: 07/01/2024

JOB DESCRIPTION

• Develops and implements district policies and procedures for screening, referral, evaluation, placement, services, and legal processes for students with disabilities, ages three through twenty-one

• Directs the implementation of all special education services and related services for students in accordance with ADE, IDEA, ESEA, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, FERPA, Arizona State Statutes, Rules and Regulations, and judicial decisions

• Directs the planning and implementation of the preschool (ages 3-5) screening, evaluation, and services

• Coordinates Homebound and Home Instruction Programs

• Develops/revises forms and maintains mandated documentation, submits required reports to the Arizona Department of Education, district administration, and Governing Board

• Represents or designates a designee of the district in special education due process hearings in conjunction with legal counsel

• Supervises and evaluates, in cooperation with district and campus administrators, the instructional competencies of all special education staff members

• Plans and provides in-service training and professional development opportunities to staff and administrators pertaining to the field of special education, holds department meetings as necessary

• Provides input, presents, and manages the special services M&O budget and federal funds budget with the Director of Business Services, requisitions instructional aides, supplies and capital outlay as needed for implementation of programs

• Develops specifications and recommends services for bid contracts, including their reviewal and acceptance

• Consults with Transportation Department in the management of students with disabilities on district transportation

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

• Must hold valid ADE certificate including SPED certifications and/or endorsements

• Master's Degree preferred

• Five years experience providing/teaching SPED services

• Expertise in administering disability laws and regulations

• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of employees and supervisors

• Strong interpersonal communication skills

• No convictions for felonies or crimes against children

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, bend, and sit. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop or kneel.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.