What are the responsibilities and job description for the SPECIAL EDUCATION DIRECTOR position at White Hall School District?
The White Hall School District is seeking a Special Education Director for the 2025 - 2026 school year.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
1.245 Day Contract
2.Licensed Administrator with Special Education certification.
3.Salary based on district's Licensed Salary Schedule and Administrative Index for the position.
4.12 days of sick leave per year of employment
5.2 days of personal leave per year.
PERSONAL QUALIFICATIONS:
1.Arkansas Teaching License to include Curriculum Specialist Special Education.
2.Must possess knowledge of all special education to include law, programming, policy compliance, and finance.
3.Must be computer literate with the ability to accurately complete and submit program application.
4.Must be able to read and comprehend written instructions, policies, and procedures.
5.Must be attentive to details, a self-starter, able to work effectively without constant or direct supervision. Must be able to multi-task.
6.Good moral character.
7.Good communication and organizational skills.
8.Understands the concept of confidentiality and supports guidelines concerning the release of public information.
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES (but not limited to):
1.Supervise and administer all district programs for children with disabilities under Individual with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).
2.Be knowledgeable about the developments and trends in special education, instructional management and supervision, including attendance at meetings and training for LEA Coordinators conducted or sponsored by the ADE, Special Education Unit (SEU).
3.Monitor operation of district programs for children with disabilities to ensure operation in accordance with state adopted and approved policies, procedures and guidelines.
4.Provide on-going, regularly scheduled consultation to special and regular education personnel in the district.
5.On a regular basis, visit special and regular education classrooms to observe effectiveness of the special education program.
6.Follow policy and procedures outline under district, state and federal IDEA guidelines in developing student services and individual education plans.
SPECIFIC QUALIFICATIONS and/or REQUIREMENTS:
Physical Requirements: Must be able to operate a variety of office equipment including a desk-top and/or laptop computer.
Intelligence: Requires the ability to read a variety of instructions on district, state, and federal websites, as well as on hard copies.
Language Ability: Requires the ability to record and deliver information to explain procedures and to give oral and written instructions. Must be able to communicate effectively. Must possess the ability to speak to people with poise, voice control, and confidence. Must be able to deliver effective presentations to both small and large audiences.