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Direct the district's special education program to ensure provision of needed services for special needs students; work to provide individualized education plans to meet the needs of all students and ensure compliance with all state federal and local requirements; direct and coordinate all Title programs and the state compensatory education program.
- Direct and manage special education programs and services to students' needs.
- Ensure that student progress is evaluated on a systematic basis and that findings are used to make special education program more effective.
- Plan the necessary time, resources and materials to support subordinates in accomplishing education goals.
- Manage the special education referral process; arrange for or conduct student assessments; make recommendation regarding placement and program management for individual students.
- Supervise and monitor the admission, review, and dismissal (ARD) process district-wide.
- Participate in committee meetings to ensure the appropriate placement and development of individual education plans for students according to district procedures.
- Supervise transition services for special education students entering and exiting public school programs.
- Provide leadership in the formulation and implementation of contracts for special education students receiving services outside of the district.
- Obtain and use evaluative findings (including student achievement data) to gauge special education program effectiveness.
- Serve as resource person in the design and equipping of facilities for students with disabilities.
- Ensure that curriculum renewal is continuous and responsive to student needs. Demonstrate support for the district's Students management policies and expected student behavior related to the special education program.
- Establish and maintain open lines of communication by conducting conferences with parents, students, and teachers concerning vital issues.
- Administer the special education department budget and ensure that programs are cost effective and funds are managed prudently.
- Manage and coordinate MAC and SHARS programs.
- Compile budgets and cost estimates based on program needs.
- Maintain a current inventory of supplies and equipment and recommend the replacement and disposal of equipment when necessary.
- Develop training options and/or improvement plans to ensure exemplary operations in the special education area.
- Evaluate job performance of employees to ensure effectiveness.
- Participate in the recruitment, selection, and training of personnel and make sound recommendations relative to personnel placement, assignment, retention, discipline and dismissal.
- Oversee development of all Title and State Compensatory Education (SCE) budgets, ensuring coordination with other fund sources.
- Coordinate with other program personnel in writing the federal programs yearly grant.
- Ensure compliance with all legal aspects of all Title and SCE, including program evaluations and writing waivers.
- Monitor the implementation of all Title and SCE grants to ensure compliance at the campus level.
- Work closely with the Business Office throughout the year in setting up budgets and monitoring expenditures.
EXPERIENCE:
Special Ed Certification
Five years successful teaching experience in special education
Three years previous experience in special needs position (example - Diag, Speech Path)
