K-12 Special Education Program Director

1.0 FTE on a 260 day work calendar

Location:

Albany, OR

Competitive Salary and Benefits Package (Salary based on 25-26 School Year)

Start Date:

July 1, 2026

Applications are available at

A complete application consists of:

• Online Application
• Resume
• Cover letter
• Three current letters of reference - One from the current supervisor
• Copy of University Transcripts (Successful candidates will be required to provide official transcripts before completion of the hiring process)
• Copy of License

Initial Screening of applications will take place the week of March 16, 2026 with interviews planned for early April.

Please note:

Reference checks may be completed as part of the screening process and prior to receiving an invitation to interview.

For any position where a degree is a mandatory requirement, the submission of transcripts is required.

To promote fair consideration, applicants may redact (remove) the dates of attendance from their transcripts prior to submission. Official transcripts will be required from the selected candidate as a condition of employment.

Providing your dates of employment is voluntary in the initial application. Please note that the top candidates will be asked to provide additional information to complete the selection process before a final job offer is extended.

We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job; that candidate may be the one who comes from a less traditional background. We would encourage a candidate’s application, even if they don’t believe they meet every one of the qualifications described. If you are unsure whether you meet the qualifications of this position, or how this would be determined, please feel free to contact Human Resources .us

to discuss your application.

K-12 SPECIAL EDUCATION PROGRAM DIRECTOR

Classification:
Administrator 260 day calendar

Reports to:

Executive Director of Early Intervention and Sped

FLSA Status:
Exempt

The Director of Special Education provides supportive, collaborative leadership to a skilled multidisciplinary team delivering high-quality special education services, evaluations, and regional support to children and students with disabilities across Linn, Benton, and Lincoln Counties. The Director of K–12 Special Education oversees services to LBLESD customers and provides collaborative leadership to staff, fostering positive, effective service delivery and continual improvement. In close partnership with component school districts, the Director aligns programs to local needs while promoting equity, inclusion, and professional growth, ensuring district staff and students receive high-quality, responsive, and legally compliant services.