Special Education Department Chair (Non-Teaching) 12 months (RRE)

Summary:

The non-teaching department chair of special education provides direct oversight to all special education, section 504, and Child Find responsibilities for their school, and will serve as the point of contact for coordinating transition at the high school level.  The Chair will work collaboratively with both general and special education personnel to implement appropriate programming for students with and without disabilities to ensure all learners receive the support they need to excel. 

Qualifications:

• Valid Collegiate Professional license issued by the Virginia Department of Education with an endorsement in special education required. Master’s Degree Preferred.
• Minimum of five successful years as a special education teacher

Essential Duties

Essential duties are interpreted as being descriptive and not restrictive in nature.  Other duties may be assigned.

• Consult with administrators, teachers, related services providers, parents, and other appropriate individuals regarding the special education needs of students.
• Maintain and manage all special education, section 504, and Childfind processes and timelines for the entire assigned building.
• Oversee all aspects of the documentation for all students with disabilities, to include special education and Section 504.
• Collaborate with the school leadership team, Department of Special Instructional Services and Student Support Services through special scenarios or circumstances.
• Coordinate and facilitate child find (SSRT) and eligibility processes for assigned building(s).
• Supervise IEP and Section 504 plan development, reviews and revisions, and delivery of services to ensure FAPE.
• Oversee and support students' progress through monitoring and evaluating special education programming to ensure fidelity of implementation, data collection, and IEP implementation.
• Participate in eligibility, IEP, Section 504, Childfind, and other pertinent meetings as the designee to develop and revise plans for students.
• Compile, maintain, and file all reports and other documentation to comply with all relevant federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and policies.
• Coordinate the behavior support team to support the FBA process by collecting data, and collaboratively creating, supporting, implementing and evaluating behavior intervention plans.
• Assist in providing professional learning and support for all building level personnel in the areas of special education and Section 504.
• Be up to date on all relevant laws and regulations pertaining to special education and Section 504.
• Attend district level training and professional development pertaining to the position.
• Serve as the faculty member responsible for special education transition planning and coordination pursuant section §22.1.217.3 of the Code of Virginia.
• Other duties as assigned through the immediate supervisor.

The salary range is $63,700-$119,675

Contract:
Full time / 12 months / 245 days

Start Date:

This newly approved position is effective with the 2024-2025 school year

Salary : $63,700 - $119,675