Special Education Director

May 21, 2024

SPECIAL EDUCATION DIRECTOR

Hoonah City School District is seeking applications for a special education director. Applications and background questionnaires may be acquired from the school administration office Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

SALARY: Depending Upon Experience

CLOSING DATE: Until Filled

JOB DESCRIPTION AND TYPICAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Director of Special Education, who reports to the Superintendent, will oversee all aspects of educational service delivery for our students with special education needs. The Director will ensure that the school operates in compliance with all state and federal regulations, and data are being collected, stored, and updated in a manner that meets all compliance expectations.

The Special Education Director will ensure that the school is providing appropriate programs in the least restrictive environment for all students with special needs. This will include management of the pre-referral and IEP processes, maintain student data, communicate with parents, locate and contract with service providers throughout the state, and ensure that the school operates in compliance with special education law and procedures at all times. The Director may also have a limited teaching load.

Responsibilities:

• Monitor compliance with special education processes and timelines across all schools. Interpret and articulate special education regulations, policies, and procedures to principal, teachers, and parents so as to ensure compliance.

• Develop standardized processes, forms and protocols for all special education procedures.

• Establish and maintain a database of and relationships with school districts, intermediate units, private providers, community agencies, mental health clinics, etc.

• Establish procedures for placement, evaluation, assignment and re-evaluation of students with regard to the special education services program.

• Oversee and/or implement all aspects of student referrals, IEP development, diagnostic assessments, and annual/tri-annual reviews. Institute and maintain a documentation system within the Learning Management System that captures and organizes all such data.

• Conduct all school-based special education related meetings.

• Coordinate the set-up and delivery of IEP-mandated direct services to students, whether through direct in-house teacher support or contracted services with school districts or other qualified agencies.

• Oversee the development, tracking, dissemination and proper implementation of IEP-mandated accommodations for students with special needs during state testing events.

• Coordinate implementation and proper administration of the Student Support Team (SST) process. Participate in SST meetings as required.

• Collaborate with staff members of the local school team concerning all facets of programming for students with special needs, from pre-referral intervention to transition and dismissal.

• Work directly with parents, as needed, to answer questions and ensure that all school actions are in compliance, and also are in the interest of maximizing student learning in the Least Restrictive Environment.

• Performs such other duties as assigned by the District Superintendent or building Principal REQUIREMENTS · Bachelors' or Masters' Degree in Administration or Special Education Endorsement

• At least 4 years of successful teaching experience in special education/classroom experience.

• Expertise in special education law and compliance.

• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.

• Customer focused approach.

• High degree of flexibility

• Technologically proficient (especially with Microsoft Office products).

• Occasional travel.

• Experience in policy (IDEA) and/or administration with Special Education.

• Experience with contract negotiations

Hoonah City Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employment Institution