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Executive Director of Special Education

Job in Fairbanks, Fairbanks North Star Borough, Alaska, 99712, USA
Listing for: Fairbanks North Star Borough School District
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-01-12
Job specializations:
  • Education / Teaching
    Education Administration
  • Management
    Education Administration
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 150000 - 200000 USD Yearly USD 150000.00 200000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Position Details

  • Position Type: Director/Coordinator/ Director
  • Date Posted: 1/7/2026
  • Location: Administration Center-Special Education
  • Date Available: ASAP
  • Closing Date: 01/21/2026
Job Summary

The executive director of special education is responsible for directing the district’s special education program and coordinating the activities of all special education personnel.

Starting Hourly Rate: Grade 10: $ - $ DOE

Work Day: 8 hours per day

Work Year: 12 months

Bargaining Unit: Non-Represented

Job Qualifications/Requirements
  • State of Alaska Type A Teaching Certificate with a special education endorsement OR a Type C Special Services Certificate in a relevant area AND a State of Alaska Type B Administrative Certificate.
  • At least five (5) years of successful special education teaching or special services experience.
  • At least two (2) years of successful special education administrative, leadership experience or the equivalent.
  • Must have substantial experience in developing strategies and general preparation for due process hearings.
  • Must have experience in the mediation/resolution process.
  • Expert knowledge of state and federal special education regulations.
  • Familiarity in working with budgets.
  • Skill in supervising staff of various levels.
  • Skill in mediation, negotiation, and conflict resolution.
  • High quality written and verbal communication skills in English.
  • Computer skills to include knowledge of email programs, online calendars, internet and software applicable to the job.
  • Demonstrated ability to provide leadership and organization to special education programs and personnel.
  • Global understanding of special education as it relates to all phases of general education.
  • Ability to work effectively with many groups of people (parents, staff, administrators, agency personnel).
Benefits
  • Accrued sick and personal leave
  • Paid holidays
  • Medical,dental, vision, and audio
  • Retirement (PERS)

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