Managing Director of Special Education

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To provide oversight and direction for improving the special education evaluation process and the academic and functional specially designed instruction for students receiving special education and related services through working collaboratively with staff, parents, and the community. Oversee departmental efforts in developing operational procedures and complying with federal, state, and local requirements. Support District and campus administrators and staff in promoting an inclusive environment while ensuring the provision of a free and appropriate public education.

Education/Certification:

• Master’s degree
• Valid Texas teacher’s certificate in Special Education or license in related field
• Valid Texas certificate in Supervision, Administration, Principal, and/or mid-Management Administration or similar administrative experience

Special Knowledge/

Skills:

• Knowledge of best practices for special education evaluation, services, and programming for students from EC to 18+
• Knowledge of legal requirements related to special education programming
• Ability to evaluate special education programs, services, and effectiveness of service providers
• Strong communication, public relations, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to effectively collaborate across departments to build District capacity to understand and support specific needs of or implications to Individualized Education Plan (IEP) entitled students
• Ability to resolve conflict and effectively manage complex situations
• Ability to interpret policy and procedures
• Ability to interpret data and its implications for the education of students receiving special education services
• Ability to effectively manage budget and personnel

Experience:

• Minimum of three years of successful experience as a teacher or professional in special education or related field
• Minimum of three years of successful educational administrative experience

Specially Designed Evaluation and Instruction:

• Plan, implement, and evaluate special education and related services evaluations and report writing.
• Provide oversight for elementary and secondary special education programming and services.
• Direct special education recommendations to ensure effective outcomes for students.
• Develop effective systems to build District capacity to support students with challenges in the least restrictive environment.
• Evaluate and provide research-based special education curriculum resources to support the access to the general curriculum for all students.
• Engage staff in collaborative work to ensure best practices for teaching and learning.
• Ensure the provision of guidance and support to campus administrators regarding specially designed instruction in all classroom settings.
• Plan, organize, and implement evaluation components to determine the quality and effectiveness of special education instructional services through reviewing District and campus data related to student performance and achievement.
• Coordinate and monitor the implementation of extra duty and compensatory services when necessary to meet student needs in the area of instructional and related services.

Policy and Procedure:

• Remain current in and adhere to District, local, state, and federal rules relating to special education.
• Provide guidance and direction to professional staff on the implementation of federal, state, and local requirements for students receiving special education services.
• Lead the department’s effort to establish effective operating procedures and quality assurance audits.
• Develop effective systems to maintain compliance with state performance plan indicators.
• Collaborate with 504, Dyslexia and Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS) departments to ensure proper implementation of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) child find and free appropriate public education (FAPE) requirements.
• Manage the special education data management system, and collaborate with the Technology Department to ensure appropriate user access to protect the confidentiality of student records.
• Collaborate with the…