What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Director of Special Education position at Indianapolis Public Schools?
Job Summary
The Assistant Director of Special Education provides critical support to the Director of Special Education in ensuring the delivery of high-quality special education services to students with disabilities within Lebanon Community School Corporation. This role involves assisting with the oversight of special education programs, ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations (IDEA, Article 7), providing leadership and support to special education staff, and collaborating with stakeholders to promote student success.
Contract Days: 240
Reports to: Director of Special Education
Responsibilities
Interested candidates should fill out the online application and submit a cover letter and resume to Chad Salsman, Director of Special Education (salsmanc@leb.k12.in.us).
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The Assistant Director of Special Education provides critical support to the Director of Special Education in ensuring the delivery of high-quality special education services to students with disabilities within Lebanon Community School Corporation. This role involves assisting with the oversight of special education programs, ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations (IDEA, Article 7), providing leadership and support to special education staff, and collaborating with stakeholders to promote student success.
Contract Days: 240
Reports to: Director of Special Education
Responsibilities
- Program Management and Compliance:
- Assist in the development, implementation, and evaluation of special education programs and services with a focus on Pre-K through 5th Grade.
- Ensure compliance with all federal and state laws, regulations, and policies related to special education (IDEA, Article 7).
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date records and documentation.
- Oversee the provisions of special transportation, ESY, and Assistive Technology for the district.
- Oversee and monitor the IEP (Individualized Education Program) process to ensure quality and compliance.
- Serve as PAR at case conferences throughout the district as needed.
- Staff Supervision and Support:
- Provide leadership, mentorship, and support to special education teachers, related service providers, and support staff.
- Assist in the recruitment, hiring, and evaluation of special education personnel.
- Conduct staff development and training on special education best practices, legal requirements, and district policies.
- Facilitate collaborative problem-solving and team building among special education staff.
- Conduct observations and provide feedback to staff regarding instructional practices.
- Collaboration and Communication:
- Collaborate with school administrators, general education teachers, parents, and community stakeholders to support students with disabilities.
- Lead monthly special education department meetings at each elementary school across the district.
- Facilitate effective communication with parents and families regarding special education services.
- Represent the district at meetings and conferences related to special education.
- Assist in mediations and due process hearings as needed.
- Data Analysis and Reporting:
- Analyze student data to identify trends and areas for improvement in special education services.
- Prepare reports and presentations on special education program effectiveness and compliance.
- Utilize data to inform decision-making and program planning.
- Other Duties:
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Special Education.
- Master's degree in Special Education or a related field.
- Valid Indiana Special Education teaching license.
- Administrative license or willingness to obtain one.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in special education, including teaching and/or administrative experience.
- Thorough knowledge of federal and state special education laws and regulations (IDEA, Article 7).
- Demonstrated leadership and supervisory skills.
- Strong communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work effectively with diverse populations.
- Proficient in data analysis and reporting.
- Knowledge of best practices in special education assessment and instruction.
- Experience in a leadership role within a special education department.
- Experience with special education budgeting and resource management.
- Experience with the Indiana Specific special education software that the district utilizes.
- This position requires a high level of physical and mental endurance
- Sitting in an office/classroom environment, performing tasks on a computer or other technical devices.
- Frequent standing, particularly for sustained periods of time
- Frequent walking, moving about on foot to accomplish tasks, particularly for long distances or moving from one part of the building to another.
- Constantly talking, expressing, or exchanging ideas to colleagues and/or students accurately, loudly, or quickly
- Ability to hear and listen to detailed information through oral communication.
- Occasionally required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
- Specific vision abilities required include close vision and distance vision.
- Ability to handle and balance multiple demands at the same time.
- The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Interested candidates should fill out the online application and submit a cover letter and resume to Chad Salsman, Director of Special Education (salsmanc@leb.k12.in.us).
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