High School Director of Special Education

The Special Education Director is an integral part of Walden's Educational Support team. The director will report to the Executive Leadership Directors.

A full time director will work 226 days a year. A part time director will work proportionately less.

Role:

—Direct the school’s special education program to ensure provision of needed services for students with special needs under the supervision of school executive program directors.

—Work to provide individualized education plans to meet the needs of all qualifying students

— Ensure compliance with all state, federal, and local requirements.

—Oversee the effectiveness of special education teachers and parpaprofessionals.

Qualifications:

— Relevant Education/Certification

— Master’s degree

— Experience working in Special Education

Special Knowledge/Skills:

—Knowledge of federal and state special education law

—Understanding of the individual needs of special needs students

—Ability to communicate with all levels of special needs students, their parents, and teachers

—Ability to implement policy and procedures

—Ability to interpret data

—Ability to manage budget and personnel

—Ability to support school mission and objectives

—Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills

Experience: Teaching experience in special education

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

—Instructional and Program Management

—Direct and manage special education program and services to meet students’ needs.

—Ensure that student progress is evaluated on a systematic basis, and that the findings are used to make special education program more effective.

—Plan the necessary time, resources, and materials to support special education staff in accomplishing educational goals.

—Communicate regularly with directors regarding the special education program needs and effectiveness.

—Manage the special education referral process

—Arrange for student assessments, make recommendations regarding placement and program management for individual students.

—Participate in committee meetings to ensure the appropriate placement and development of individual education plans for students.

—Supervise transition services for special education entering and exiting public school programs.

—Obtain and use evaluative findings (including student achievement data) to gauge special education program effectiveness.

—Establish and maintain open lines of communication by conducting conferences with parents, students, and teachers concerning vital special education issues. Policy, Reports, and Laws.

— Compile, maintain, and file all physical and computerized reports, records, and other documents

—and more.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $30,279.00 - $77,767.00 per year

Expected hours: 20 – 40 per week

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan

Work Location: In person

Salary : $30,279 - $77,767