Job Description

Title:   DIRECTOR OF SPECIAL EDUCATION

Position Type: Exempt

Primary Function:

Assume responsibility for all elements of development and operation of special education, to include but not be limited to such areas as special education, oversight of Section 504 enforcement and provision of services for students with disabilities, preschool programs, support services, compliance, and home instruction.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Holds an undergraduate or postgraduate professional certificate with endorsement in special education
• Holds a postgraduate professional certificate with endorsement in school administration and shall have completed those courses at the graduate level that are pertinent to the assignment
• Have at least three years' experience in administration. Some building level administration preferred.
• Have demonstrated professional and personal characteristics necessary for working effectively with school personnel and members of the community
• Possess high moral standards and integrity
• Division level experience in at least one area of special education preferred
• Training in investigation of Section 504 complaints involving disability discrimination and/or harassment

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to meet minimum, necessary and special qualifications and perform each essential performance responsibility satisfactorily.
• The essential performance responsibilities listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities, who are otherwise qualified, to perform the essential functions.

Performance Responsibilities:

• Keep abreast of educational development and provide leadership in bringing pertinent innovative programs into the schools in the area of special education
• Direct initiatives, projects and programs in the areas of special education and Section 504 services to students with disabilities
• Develop policies and procedures in compliance with federal and state regulations as they relate to special education and Section 504 for students with disabilities
• Provide technical assistance to division staff
• Manage federal and state compliance requirements including the provisions required for mediation, complaints, and due process hearings
• Assist the Directors of Elementary and Secondary Instruction in the preparation of curriculum guides and materials
• Supervise, coordinate, and evaluate the work of the coordinators and support personnel in organizing and administering special education
• Assist in the preparation and expenditures of that part of the budget related to special education
• Manage local and VI-B budget
• Evaluate needs for special education staff and manage the assignment of staff to buildings based on the number of students in each building and the services required
• Evaluate special education staffing needs and make recommendations to the CAO
• Evaluate and identify interventions to support specialized instruction for students with disabilities
• Assist in planning and implementing appropriate staff development activities for special education personnel, and teachers and administrators, as appropriate
• Coordinate investigation of all Section 504 complaints and implement established procedures as they relate to complaints of disability discrimination, including harassment
• Perform other duties as assigned
• Model non-discriminatory behavior at all times and follow established safe work practices
• Follow established YCSD policies and procedures at all time

Working Conditions & Physical Requirements:

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 accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Must have the ability to sit and stand for extended periods of time; exhibit manual dexterity to dial a telephone, enter data into a computer; hear and understand speech at normal levels; speak in audible tones so that others may understand clearly in normal classrooms, outdoors and on the telephone; physical agility to lift up to 25 pounds; to bend, stoop, climb stairs, walk and reach overhead.

Reports to:

Chief Academic Officer (CAO)

Terms of Employment:

Salary according to School Board Pay Plan.

Evaluation:

Performance on this job will be evaluated in accordance with school board policy and administrative regulations.

2/7/2025