Special Services Director (position open until filled, candidate selection 3/7/25)

REQUIREMENTS

Education:                      Master’s Degree Plus with SD Administrative Certificate (Required)

Experience Desired:       Appropriate teaching experience.

Physical:                        Constant hand-eye and mind-eye coordination. Frequent walking, keyboarding, speaking, writing, bending, carrying, pushing, pulling, sitting, reaching, stooping, and turning. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

Other:                            Excellent written and verbal communication, organizational, and time management skills. Computer proficiency in word processing, spreadsheets, data entry, email, and internet. Ability to work with frequent interruptions and keep information confidential. Adhere to District’s Policies and Procedures.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND DUTIES

1. Supervise Special Services and Federal Programs.
2. Monitor procedures for referral, evaluation, placement and development of individualized education plans.
3. Communicate with parents during the referral, evaluation and placement process.
4. Manage the Federal Grants Management System and Consolidated and IDEA Applications.
5. Provide leadership in the development, implementation and maintenance of effective programs for students receiving special services.
6. Attend district and out-of-district meetings as the administrator and ensure that each individualized education plan is implemented, monitored and updated annually.
7. Meet with special services staff on a regular basis to disseminate information, discuss in-service topics and resolve current problems.
8. Consult with regular education staff about classroom modifications and program alternatives available for students.
9. Supervise hiring and evaluating of special education, English learners, Title and gifted program staff.
10. Coordinate with the superintendent and building principals in solving problems pertaining to special education programs and/or to students.
11. Process and maintain appropriate reports, comprehensive plans, and maintenance of effort for the Office of Special Education; keeping abreast of federal and state laws pending legislation to ensure compliance with rules and regulations.
12. Plan and conduct annual child find screenings.
13. Coordinate schedules of contracted support staff, such as, school psychologist, occupational therapist, physical therapist and hearing and vision consultants.
14. Attend Teachwell board meetings when applicable.
15. Provide information to the school board and district patrons through presentations, articles in newsletters and brochures.
16. Assist the transportation director in special transportation for students.
17. Determine what materials need to be purchased to support determined curriculum for special services children.
18. Requisition materials within a manageable budget.
19. Arrange for staff development and training for special services staff members.
20. Strives to help promote safety, health, and comfort of all students within the school district.
21. Promotes a positive image of the West Central School District.
22. Performs other duties as assigned.

A post-offer criminal background check is required.

EVALUATIONS

This job performance will be evaluated in accordance with provisions as outlined in District policy and/or procedure.

DISCLAIMER:      The preceding description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required.  These may be changed, added or deleted at any time with or without notice.  Personnel may be required to perform duties outside the scope of their normal responsibilities if needed.  The West Central School District reserves the right to revise this description at any time.

The District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristics protected by federal, state, or local law, ordinance, or regulation.