Executive Director of Programs

Overview

The Executive Director of Exceptional Programs oversees the district's special education, ESOL, and Gifted programs and services. This role provides guidance, serves as a resource, and ensures that special education, ESOL, and Gifted services are effective and compliant with established guidelines. The Executive Director is responsible for planning, evaluating, developing, and implementing strategies to meet specific educational objectives, ensuring that all services support the needs of students eligible for exceptional programs (special education, English for speakers of other languages, and gifted programs).

• DIVISION:
  Academics and Student Supports
• GRADE: A-9
• DEPARTMENT:
  Exceptional Programs
• WORK DAY: 240
• REPORTS TO:
  
  Deputy Superintendent of Academics & Student Support
• FLSA STATUS:
  Exempt
• JOB CLASS: 6400
• GROUP:
  Certified

The Executive Director of Exceptional Programs oversees the district's special education, ESOL, and Gifted programs and services. This role is dedicated to providing guidance, serving as a resource, and ensuring that special education, ESOL, and Gifted services are effective and compliant with established guidelines. The Executive Director is responsible for planning, evaluating, developing, and implementing strategies to meet specific educational objectives, ensuring that all services support the needs of students eligible for exceptional programs (special education, English for speakers of other languages, and gifted programs).

EDUCATION:

• Master’s degree in Special Education

CERTIFICATION/LICENSE:

• Hold or be eligible for a valid Georgia Leadership Certificate
• Criminal Justice Fingerprint
• Background Clearance

WORK EXPERIENCE:

• Three (3) years of experience in leadership
• Experience in teaching exceptional children with a minimum of three (3) year’s classroom experience

Skills-based

Competencies:

Required to perform multiple technical tasks with a potential need to upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skill-based competencies include operating standard office equipment, planning and managing projects, and preparing and maintaining accurate records.

Knowledge-based

Competencies:

Required to interpret laws, codes, policies, and regulations; personnel processes; standard business practices; program planning and development; instructional procedures and practices; age-appropriate student activities; safety practices and procedures; conflict resolution; and curriculum, assessment procedures, and data collection.

Ability-based

Competencies:

Required to schedule activities, meetings, and events; gather, collate, and classify data; work with diverse groups; analyze data; and use job-related equipment. Ability to adapt to changing work priorities; communicate with diverse groups; meet deadlines; work as part of a team; and handle detailed information/data.

• Collaborates with internal and external personnel, such as other administrators, auditors, and community members, to implement and maintain special education services and programs.
• Compiles data from various sources, such as staff and public agencies, for issue analysis, compliance, and program monitoring.
• Coordinates program components, support needs, and materials to ensure services conform to established guidelines.
• Directs department operations, service maintenance, and new program implementation to provide services within set time frames and compliance standards.
• Facilitates meetings, workshops, and seminars, including due process hearings and parent groups, to identify issues, develop recommendations, and represent the district.
• Implements programs and projects to meet district and state educational objectives.
• Manages the Special Education, English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL), and Gifted Education departments to deliver guideline-conforming services.
• Monitors financial activities, including budget allocations and expenditures, to ensure fiscal accuracy and adherence to practices.
• Participates in meetings and seminars to convey and gather information for effective job performance.
• Performs personnel…