Director of Special Education

Director of Special Education

Gordon County Schools Central Office - Calhoun, Georgia

• Job : 5577482
• Final date to receive applications:
  Posted until filled
• Posted:
  Mar 10, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)
• Starting Date: Jul 1, 2026
• Job Status: Closed

The job of Director of Special Education is done for the purpose/s of implementing and maintaining various programs and services such for exceptional students in conformance to federal and state law and with district and state objectives; providing written support and/or conveying information; serving as a resource to other school personnel, the Board; and maintaining adequate staffing to ensure that the objectives of programs and services are achieved.

• Collaborates with District personnel and administrators from other school systems for the purpose of implementing and maintaining services and/or programs within stated goals.
• Coordinates program components, support needs and material (for special education population) for the purpose of delivering services which conform to established guidelines.
• Develops proposals, new programs, budget and grants (e.g. State, Federal etc.) for the purpose of meeting District goals.
• Evaluates programs and/or projects for the purpose of carrying out and achieving objectives within area of responsibility.
• Facilitates meetings, processes, etc. for the purpose of implementing and maintaining programs and services which achieve the District’s desired objectives.
• Implements assigned programs and/or projects for the purpose of conforming to District and state curriculum and/or instructional objectives.
• Maintains a variety of records and files for the purpose of ensuring documentation for future reference in accordance with administrative and legal requirements.
• Monitors assigned District activities and/or program components for the purpose of coordinating activities and ensuring compliance with established financial, legal and/or administrative requirements.
• Participates in various meetings (e.g. Board of Education, State Department of Education, etc.) for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required to perform functions.
• Performs personnel functions (e.g. recruitment, hiring, evaluations, training, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining adequate staffing, enhancing productivity of personnel and ensuring that objectives of Exceptional Student Services programs are achieved within budget.
• Prepares written materials (e.g. State Department of Education, Board of Education, etc.) for the purpose of documenting activities, providing written reference and/or conveying information.
• Presents information on a variety of topics for the purpose of communicating information and/or gaining feedback.
• Researches a variety of topics (e.g. current practices, policies, education codes, grants, etc.) for the purpose of providing information and/or recommendations and/or addressing a variety of program requirements.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by the supervisor for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.

Master's degree preferred. The Gordon County School District reserves the right to accept alternatives to some of the above requirements.

Salary:
Gordon County Schools Certified Director Salary Schedule

Contract

Terms:

229 Days (12 month)

Position Type: Full-Time

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

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It is the policy of the Gordon County School District not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, or disability in any employment practice, educational program, or any other program, activity, or service.