Director of Special Education - #5949

Position Summary Under the general direction of the Assistant Superintendent, the Director of Specialized Programs and Services, provides administrative leadership for a variety of special education programs as well as related and itinerant services for all students as maintained by and operated through the Humboldt County Office of Education (HCOE). This includes Therapeutic Learning Classrooms, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, School Psychology, and Student Health services among others. This position description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the employee assigned to the position. This description is not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, knowledge, skills, abilities and working conditions associated with the position. Employees may be required to perform any combination of these duties. Distinguishing Characteristics The Director assists in development and implementation of goals and objectives within the division of Student Programs and Services. The Director Serves as a lead or co-lead for HCOE efforts to provide in time programs and services to LEA’s, promote program expansion, revision, or development, and provide leadership and direction for specialized services in collaboration with LEA’s and the needs of the students they serve. Supervision Received and Exercised Supervisory responsibility includes a wide range of certificated and classified staff, from day-to-day supervision to overseeing others in conducting and signing formal evaluations to initiating and writing contracts for work performance by staff. This position reports directly to the Assistant Superintendent. Minimum Required Education Cleared California Education Specialist, Teaching, or PPS credential Experience Possess at least three (3) years successful supervisory or administrative experience, including at least two (2) years in an administrative role at a site or district level 5 years experience working within the field of obtained credential (Education specialist, Teaching, or PPS) Required Credentials: Valid California Administrative Services Credential Preferred Experience and Education: Master’s degree educational administration, psychology, or related area is strongly preferred; Experience working directly with people from diverse racial, ethnic and socioeconomic backgrounds; Ability to speak a second language (Spanish, Sign Language, Hmong highly desirable).

Salary : $115,400 - $144,254