What are the responsibilities and job description for the Executive Director of Special Education Evaluation & Compliance position at Tulsa Public Schools?
Full Job Description : Executive Director of Special Education Evaluation & Compliance
Salary Grade : Executive Leadership 2 / XG-2
Tulsa Public Schools’ existing salary schedules provide career increment adjustments based on education / experience and / or years of creditable service. For more information about the salary for this specific position please review the Salary Schedule for the corresponding Salary Grade (listed above).
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Position Summary : Provides leadership, supervision and support to assigned special education staff as it relates to assessment and evaluation of students and compliance efforts on the part of the Special Education Services department. Administers a seamless system of guidelines, process, and procedures for these services. Provides guidance, leadership, and oversight of all state and federal compliance requirements of such efforts. Administers a seamless system of guidelines, processes, and procedures necessary for these services and support for students and staff districtwide. Ensures all state and federal compliance requirements of such efforts are met throughout the process and align with the district’s vision and mission. The Executive Director of Special Education Evaluation and Compliance advises and supports the Assistant Superintendent of Special Populations, and other leadership, on key issues related to critical cases, district needs / requirements, and student supports necessary to provide best-in-class special education services to students across Tulsa Public Schools.
Minimum Qualifications :
Education :
Master’s Degree from an accredited university
Experience :
Five (5) years’ experience in program administration and the supervision of professional personnel
Three (3) years’ experience in a special education leadership role
Three (3) years’ experience in leading diverse work teams, program evaluation research methods
Previous experience as a school leader or a principal preferred
Specialized Knowledge, Licenses, Etc. :
Knowledge of Special Education Policy and Procedures
Extensive knowledge and experience with the student referral, evaluation identification process
Experience working with children and youth in a special education setting; experience in an urban school setting and / or in a multicultural education environment preferred
Comprehensive and proficient in theories and principles of learning and evaluation; knowledge of special education principles, theories and laws
Possess or ability to obtain an Oklahoma Teacher Certification (Psychologist, Speech Pathologist, Board Certified Behavior Analyst, or Related Services) and Administrator Certification
Demonstrated knowledge of special education programs
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and Google Office Suite
Bilingual in Spanish preferred
