Start Date : July 1, 2025
Salary Range - $167,478 - $205,782 / year
Hours per Day - 8.0
Days per Year - 260
- Office Hours - 7 : 30am - 4 : 30pm
IDENTIFYING INFORMATION
Job Title :
Classification Level :
Assistant Director (SPED) - Secondary and Compliance
Non-Represented G1
Reports to : Working Title
Executive Director of Special Education
SUMMARY OF ASSIGNMENT
Under the direction of the Executive Director for Special Education, the Assistant Director of Special Education shall assume responsibility for the planning, development, coordination, and management of the district's onsite special education programs and staff. The Assistant Director of Special Education will provide leadership to ensure that district on-site special education staff is supported and develop professionally. The Assistant Director of Special Education works collaboratively with the District Office Leadership Team to advance the District's Educational Vision.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Instructional Services
Directs the implementation of educational programs for students with disabilities ensuring that each student is provided a free and appropriate public education in the least restrictive environment.May attend select IEP meetings in the role of administrative designee, as needed, apprising the Executive Director of Special Education of situations, as needed.Direct support for Secondary buildings.Collaborates with Executive Director of Special Education, Building Administrators, and Special Education Teachers in the recruitment, selection, and placement of special education staff including Paraprofessionals.Assists the special education staff in developing and implementing instructional techniques including appropriate strategies, interventions, collaboration, accommodations and modifications to curriculum.Provides coordination, consultation and professional development to special education staff, general education staff, and community providers.Regularly holds special education staff meetings to train and inform the special education staff on the latest in the law, policy, and procedural changes.Collaborates with and develops relationships with outside agencies in all geographic areas served by the school, in order to implement and coordinate the services in the IEP.Collaborates with the Executive Director of Special Education on complicated situations that may require consultation with legal representation.Keeps abreast of State policy updates / changes and procedures by attending conferences and professional development opportunities.Attends or provides training during building meetings and events, i.e. staff meetings, District trainings, and / or related in-service activities / workshopsServes on building and District and school committees and councils as requested by Supervisor.Perform other duties as assigned.Compliance
Monitors program compliance (e.g. reviewing Federal and State rules, maintaining adequate records of required reports for all state and federal agencies, monitoring legal requirements governing special education; guiding IEP process, district wide, etc.) for ensuring that compliance factors and regulations are observed and implemented accurately.Plans, directs and monitors the district's on-site Special Education services to assure compliance with special education laws and regulations and to work within the framework of district policy.Implements a collaborative, problem-solving approach when addressing school concerns.Coordinates the efforts of special education staff in the areas of compliance, regulation requirements and mandated timelines.Regularly reports to building administrators on changes in special education law and procedures to keep the district in compliance and to facilitate services to special needs students.Personnel
Completes annual evaluations of district on-site special education employees, including goal setting, observations and final evaluations.Recruit, supervise and evaluate the performance of the Program Manager for Compliance and the Program Manager of Transitions, as well as Educational Staff Associates.Recruit, supervise and evaluate the performance of the Youth Transition Program staff.Professional Preparation and Scholarship
Continue professional study and activity.Use current knowledge on educational and administrative matters.Effort Toward Improvement When Needed
Generally, respond positively to suggestions for professional improvement.Modify one's own behavior based on self-appraisal.The essential functions listed above are not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary. The position may perform a variety of non-essential functions consistent with the scope and intent of the position.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education & Experience
Master's Degree with a major in special education or appropriate related field.Washington state Special Education Teaching Certification.Washington state Administrative Credential.Successful experience as a classroom teacher and / or in a support position.Demonstrated ability to work successfully with people.Evidence of experience and training needed to perform the functions described in the Assistant Director of Special Education job description.Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Demonstrated proficiency in oral and written communication.Expertise in facilitating effective communication in the school community at large.Experience utilizing best practices and research in student assessment.Knowledge of current trends and related laws and regulations.Demonstrated increasingly responsible successful leadership experience in complex school organizations.Extensive knowledge of the educational process at the school level, school leadership, and research in educational performance standards.Knowledge of organizational theory and its application in large school districts including familiarity with systems thinking and the ability to analyze organizational situations from structural, human resource, political, and symbolic frames.Ability to accept responsibility and be held accountable, coordinate multiple activities simultaneously, adapt to change and remain flexible, and demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of the dynamics of P-12 urban education.Ability to prepare comprehensive reports and correspondence.Ability to take individual initiative; to establish objectives, produce results, and produce quality work personally and through subordinates.Ability to work effectively under pressure.Ability to exercise independent judgment.Ability to organize, set priorities, and coordinate activities.Knowledge of effective supervisory practices and procedures.Ability to develop, administer, and monitor budgets.Demonstrated skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with district staff and administrators, students, parents or guardians, outside agencies community groups and the public in a multicultural community.Ability to develop and evaluate viable programs to meet District needs.Demonstrated skill in the use of contemporary technologies.Deep understanding of UDL, PLC , and MTSS frameworks, with demonstrated success in implementation.Demonstrated ability to successfully work with adolescent students and the public in a school setting.Knowledge of the principles and practices of effective supervision and personnel management.Supervisory experience which demonstrates possession of the knowledge and abilities necessary to perform the duties of the position.Knowledge and experience using Charlotte Danielson's Framework for Teaching Standards.Works well with others from diverse backgrounds.Focuses on solving conflict; maintaining confidentiality; listening to others without interrupting; keeping emotions under control; remaining open to others' ideas and contributing to building a positive team spirit. Assistant Director of Special EducationAbility to communicate fluently verbally and in writing in English.Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from students, parents, staff or members of the community.Ability to draft simple correspondence and some routine reports. Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.Have an intuitive understanding of the concepts of math.Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, verbal or diagram form.Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.Proficiency in the usage of database software, internet software, and email.Ability to proficiently use the following programs : MS Word, Excel, Google Mail and Google Docs, Skyward, Frontline, IOL, and Medicaid Consolidated Collections.Ability to type accurately and proficiently.Ability to train, supervise and build strong team relationships;Ability to appropriately communicate with staff at all levels and others including community partners, law enforcement and other agencies.Ability to exercise good judgment and work in an environment with frequent interruptions and competing priorities.A belief that all students can learn.OTHER
Assistant Director of Special Education Note : This is not necessarily an exhaustive or all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts, functions or working conditions associated with the job. This job description is not a contract of employment or a promise or guarantee of any specific terms or conditions of employment. The school district may add to, modify or delete any aspect of this job (or the position itself) at any time as it deems advisable.
Desirable Qualifications
Administrative leadership experience in a public-school setting.Special Education leadership experience in a public-school setting.WORKING CONDITIONS
Work is performed in an office environment with frequent interruptions. Some travel to and between school sites may be necessary. Requires exposure to distraught, angry, or hostile individuals. Must be able to use fingers, hands, and arms and to listen carefully and focus while filtering out normal office noise. Ability to see, hear, walk, sit, stand, crouch, and reach. Ability to speak for prolonged periods of time. Moderate lifting and carrying up to 25 pounds. Reaching overhead and horizontally. Dexterity of fingers and hands to operate equipment and a computer keyboard. High productivity requirements create frequent extra hour days, attendance at meetings before and after work, and possible weekend work.
FLSA : Exempt AFFLIATION : Non-represented
JOB CLASS : WORK YEAR : 260
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Employment with Clover Park School District is conditional pending completion of a Washington State Patrol and Federal Bureau of Investigation fingerprint background check as required by RCW28A.400.303.
INSURANCE BENEFITS
Employees who are anticipated to work 630 hours during the school year (September 1 through August 31) are eligible for medical, dental, vision, long term disability, and basic life insurance benefits. Clover Park School District benefits are administered by the Washington State Healthcare Authority under the School Employees Benefits Board (SEBB). Click on the link https : / / www.hca.wa.gov / employee-retiree-benefits / school-employees for information on available benefit options.
RETIREMENT AND DEFERRED COMPENSATION
Eligible employees are required to be a member of the Washington State Department of Retirement System Plan. For eligibility information, check on the link to the Department of Retirement Systems' website.
Employees also have the ability to participate in tax deferred 403(b) and 457 Deferred Compensation Plan (DCP). These are supplemental retirement savings programs that allows you control over the amount of pretax salary dollars you defer as well as the flexibility to choose between multiple investment options.
Click on the link https : / / www.drs.wa.gov / plan / dcp / for information on 457 plan (DCP) with the Department of Retirement Systems.
To enroll in an eligible 403(b) plan, employees must consult with their own financial planner that is an approved vendor.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Clover Park School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal, and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. Address correspondence to one of the following individuals who have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination at Clover Park School District, 10903 Gravelly Lake Dr., SW, Lakewood, WA 98499-1341 : Title IX Coordinator, Greg Davis, Executive Director for Student Services (253) 583-5154, Section 504 / ADA Coordinator, Greg Davis, Executive Director for Student Services (253) 583-5154, Civil Rights Compliance Coordinator, Greg Davis, Executive Director for Student Services (253) 583-5154
Salary : $167,478 - $205,782
