Job Title:  Director of Special Education

Supervisor: Head of School

Hours: Monday through Friday 8:00am-4:45pm               Duration: 12 months 

Salary: Is commensurate with the candidate's years of relevant experience.

Description: The Director of Special Education is responsible for overseeing all aspects of the IEP process and serving as the point person on staff regarding Special Education practices and procedures.  Additionally the Director of Special Education supervises staff working with Special Education students, including observation and evaluation processes. The Director of Special Education is responsible for ensuring compliance with applicable state and federal regulations. 

Responsibilities include (but not limited to):

• Serve as a member of the School Instructional Leadership Leadership team
• Communicating current situation of SpEd, needs of department, and providing big picture insight of impact of decisions on Special Education
• Manage overall yearly calendar of special education students 
• Coordinate and complete initial and re-evaluation process for all referrals and IEP students
• Oversee the completion of annual process for both IEP and 504 students
• Manage lead teaching SpEd staff in writing 504/IEPs for caseloads of students- annuals
• Oversee completion of progress reports for all IEP students
• Manage teaching staff to write and review progress reports 
• Complete observations, feedback and review cycles with SpEd staff
• K1-12 Special Education Teachers
• Paraprofessional (K1-9)
• Occupational Therapist and Speech and Language Pathologist 
• Multi Language Learner Teachers
• Collaborate with coaching team on the review cycle of 5-12 SpEd staff
• 5-12 SpEd Teachers- content based supervisors
• Collaborate with coaches for review process 
• Run Department Meetings monthly and run/provide professional development as needed 
• Department meetings to communicate due dates, department updates, etc.
• Professional Development opportunities responsive to needs on the ground and desire of the team’s learning 
• Use funding to offer additional professional development to team and full staff re: special education practices 
• Oversee the testing accommodations process managed by Special Education teachers
• Ensure accuracy of data entered
• Support as needed 
• Coordinate transition process for students grades 7-12
• In conjunction with Special Ed Teachers 7-12
• Using partner support and collaboration with MCR, DDS Office, etc.
• Special Education Parent Council
• Plan and coordinate SPEd PAC monthly meetings. 
• Additional duties that may be assigned.