Special Education Director

Jay, OK
United States

1. Provide leadership in the development and evaluation of the district’s special education services, including planning, compliance, monitoring, testing, personnel, and budgeting.

2. Work with school staff, parents and other professionals to resolve special education concerns and problems.

3. Ensure that district special education files are in compliance with all state and federal laws governing special education students.

4. Annually evaluate special education office personnel. Annually review teacher files and consult with building principal regarding special education teacher performance issues.

5. Assist principals and teachers in evaluation and discipline matters involving special education students.

6. Attend IEP and other special education meetings. Attend other meetings as requested by the board, superintendent or building principals.

7. Contract for special education services in accordance with all applicable laws and district policies and regulations.

8. Conduct training regarding special education issues as requested by the superintendent or building principals.

9. Prepare all necessary reports related to the district’s special education services, including grant documents, contracts, requisitions, district-wide reports and correspondence.

10. Review and submit necessary forms to the payroll clerk to ensure prompt and accurate payment to the special education secretary.

11.Annually review all special education policies and procedures and submit proposed changes to the superintendent by May 1st of each year.

12.Regularly participate in appropriate professional development opportunities.

13. Comply with all federal, state and local laws and board policies and procedures.

14. Utilize professional behavior in all school related interactions.

15. Perform all other tasks as requested by supervisor.