What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director - Special Education position at Douglas County School District - Colorado?
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Supervisory Duties: Evaluates special education coordinators, licensed staff and classified staff
Essential Physical Requirements: - Occasional lifting five (5) to ten (10) pounds - Frequent sitting - Occasional bending, squatting, or standing. Requires travel around 900 square mile district using personal vehicle.
Position Specific Information (if Applicable):
Responsibilities:
Demonstrate knowledge of organizational culture; apply a systems approach to the development of special education programs and processes; and facilitate effective systems change.
Exhibit knowledge about and apply relevant federal and State statutes, regulations, case law and policies that impact all children, including those with disabilities.
Integrate general education and special education, including curriculum, instructional strategies, and individualized instruction in support of all children, including those with disabilities.
Evaluate the efficacy and efficiency of special education programs, facilities, services and monitoring systems, and use the evaluation data to improve the programs and services for all children, including those with disabilities.
Display the knowledge and ability to recruit, retain and evaluate qualified personnel in order to effectively implement programs and services for all children, including those with disabilities.
Demonstrate knowledge about and ability to facilitate partnerships and engage parents, families and communities in the implementation of special education programs and delivery of special education services.
Demonstrate knowledge of and implement school district budgeting and resource allocation, including those related to special education.
Perform other related duties as assigned or requested.
Demonstrates a solid foundation for leadership by: (a) demonstrating a comprehensive knowledge of special education organization, programs, laws and best practices; and (b) setting high standards and a positive direction for special education consistent with the values, mission and vision of the district and State of Colorado.
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RegularPrimary Location:
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- (260 days indicates a year-round position. Time off [or Off-Track Days] are then granted based on the position. Any exceptions to the normal off-track time will be noted in the Additional Position Details section above, as scheduled work days.)
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- All salary amounts listed above are based on a full-time (1.0) FTE. If applicable, part-time salaries will be prorated according to the assigned FTE.
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This position is eligible for paid off-track, sick and personal time.
This position will be open until filled, but will not be open past:
July 11, 2025Salary : $105,073 - $165,249
