Assistant Director of Special Services- SPED

Job Title: Assistant Director of Special Services
Supervisor: Director of Special Services
Evaluation Completed By: Supervisor or Designee
Salary Range: According to USD 261 Negotiated Agreement

Job Summary:
Provides coordination, planning, consultation, and assistance to the special education staff and
is responsible for assuring full educational opportunity for all pupils referred to the Individualized
Educational Planning Team. Also responsible for coordinating federal, state, and district pupil
services programs for early childhood at-risk students.

Qualifications and Requirements:
1. Master’s degree with appropriate Kansas Administrative licensure.
Performance Responsibilities:
1. Coordinates the assessment of pupils referred to the Individualized Educational Planning
Team for special class placement; Establishes procedures for assessment, placement,
evaluation, assignment and review of students with regard to the full continuum of pupil support
services and programs for at-risk students.
2. Monitors procedural safeguards and coordinates Individualized Educational Planning Team to
properly consider special day class placement.
3. Assists in identifying needs, instructional goals, and program placement.
4. Observes, consults with and assists staff; assesses program effectiveness for individual
students and provides assistance in monitoring student performance.
5. Participates in staff development throughout the district; works cooperatively with Staff
Development Specialist to identify service needs and design programs to meet those needs.
6. Assists in articulation and coordination with other special education programs throughout the
region.
7. Consults with building principals on a regular basis regarding program effectiveness and
students’ needs at each school site.
8. Assists staff and parents in resolving issues concerning areas of responsibility.
9. Interprets policy, procedure and school law to parents and staff, and provides leadership
regarding the implementation of student support programs.
10. Monitors related budget allocations for the purpose of ensuring that allocations are accurate,
expenses are within budget limits, and fiscal practices are followed.
11. Assumes responsibility for compiling, maintaining, and filing all reports, and other
documents legally required or administratively useful.
12. Participates in a variety of meetings (e.g. staff meetings, workshops, leadership team
meetings, etc.) for the purpose of conveying and gathering information required to perform
functions.

13. Performs personnel functions (e.g. interviewing, evaluating, supervising, etc.) for the
purpose of maintaining adequate staffing, enhancing productivity of personnel, and achieving
objectives within budget.
14. Researches a variety of topics (e.g. current practices, updated regulations, etc.) for the
purpose of remaining informed and updated.
15. Demonstrates effective human relations and communication skills.
16. Complies with all district rules, regulations, and policies.
17. Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and
effective functioning of the work unit.

Physical Requirements/Environmental Conditions:
Physical and emotional ability and dexterity to perform required work and move about as
needed in a fast-pace, high-intensive work environment.

Terms of Employment: Certified Employee

Exemption Status: Exempt Employee

Employee Acknowledgement:
This document describes the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and is not
an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be
required. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.