Qualifications:
- Eligible for North Dakota Special Education Director’s Certificate
- Master’s Degree in Special Education (multiple areas of endorsement are preferred)
- Minimum of 5 years special education related experience
- Educational administrative experience preferred
Reports To: Executive Director of Special Education
Responsibilities:
- Supervises programs and staff to ensure schools’ adherence to federal and state due process procedures.
- Provides oversight of the special education paperwork system (i.e., TieNET).
- Compiles data from a wide variety of sources for the purpose of writing reports and ensuring procedural compliance.
- Coordinates program components, support needs and material for the purpose of delivering services which conform to district and state curriculum and/or instructional objectives.
- Attends and/or facilitates IDEA mandated student meetings when needed.
- Creates and/or provides professional development to unit staff and district personnel.
- Facilitates unit committees to determine special education curriculum, procedures, appropriate materials and equipment.
- Participates in district-level committees to ensure alignment with regular education processes.
- Attends building, district-level, state special events and meetings and shares pertinent information with relevant stakeholders
- Provides assistance with interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; evaluating performance; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
- Manages the special education department in the absence of the executive director.
- Facilitates conflict resolution and consensus building among various stakeholders.
- Ensures that special education unit personnel are communicating and partnering with all stakeholders effectively.
- Assists the executive director in developing and enhancing quality partnerships among community stakeholders
- Assists in the placement of students with special needs in appropriate programs for the purpose of ensuring their educational needs are met as outlined by state and federal guidelines.
- Assists with the writing, submission, and implementation of grants.
- Other duties as assigned by the Executive Director of Special Education.
Terms of Employment: 46-week contract (Salary is competitive based upon qualifications and experience.) |