Assistant Director Special Education - Elementary

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Administrative

• Assist the Special Education Director in the development and implementation of special education programming according to federal, state, and local policies, procedures and requirements
• Assist with monthly count analysis and staffing model
• Update and maintain written guidelines for the Special Education Administrative Procedures as directed
• Oversee the implementation of ESYS and Summer professional development as directed
• Oversee the implementation of the Special Education Department Plan and TEA Corrective Action Plans as directed
• Conduct appropriate special education file reviews and audits as directed
• Support and oversee SHARS compliance at assigned campuses

Service Delivery and Program Support

• Design and implement special education programing and related services for assigned campuses across the district
• Evaluate the effectiveness of special education services and recommend improvements to meet the needs of the Special Education programming at the elementary level
• Collect, compile, and analyze data to be used in program evaluation
• Act as a liaison between the Special Education Department and individual campuses to coordinate a plan of support related to special education programming and implementation
• Assist with the design and implementation of systems to ensure students served with ESCE and Dyslexia services receive services in accordance with local, state and federal requirements
• Provide oversight and leadership to campuses in crisis management situations that arise on campuses

Instructional Leadership

• Plan and provide professional development activities for Special Education personnel, district administration, and campus administration
• Supervise the Special Education Leadership Team staff to include goal setting, performance appraisal, and ongoing coaching and leadership development
• Promote the District's vision of implementing inclusive services, including oversight of staff utilizing evidence-based supports to maintain students in their least restrictive environments
• Stay current on the state Accountability systems, Results Driven Accountability, and other TEA systems designed to measure student outcomes
• Build constructive working relationships characterized by a high level of cooperative and mutual respect
• Influence others to be excited and committed to furthering the Department's and District's Vision, Mission and Objectives

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Assist in the process of recruiting, screening, interviewing, and hiring of assigned staff
• Initiate personnel actions including documentation and termination under the guidance of Human Resources
• Recommend personnel actions including transfer and discipline of assigned personnel
• Performance appraisal of assigned Program Managers and Administrative Assistants
• Address complaints and resolve problems
• Assist in the absence of the Director of Special Education by assuming responsibilities of the Director

Qualifications

Qualification Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each of the above essential duties satisfactorily.

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or abilities, required unless otherwise stated as preferred.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essentials functions.

• Master's degree Education or related field
• Valid Special Education Certification SBEC teaching certification or other Special Education related license (LSSP, SLP, BCBA, etc.)
• Valid Texas Mid-Management or Principal Certification preferred
• Minimum of 5 years of experience serving students with disabilities
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in a leadership position at district level l
• Proficient in using Windows Operating System as well as Microsoft Office applications (Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)
• Ability to effectively communicate information and ideas both verbally and in writing

Physical Requirements / Working Conditions

The work environment characteristics and physical demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work is performed in classrooms, offices, work stations and meeting rooms.

The position requires occasional walking, standing, sitting, bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and lifting / carrying work related items weighing less than 40 pounds, such as books, papers and presentation materials.

The employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms;

and talk or hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

Attendance at conferences and professional development is required. Work involves everyday risks and discomforts which require normal safety precautions when operating equipment or performing job duties.

May work prolonged or irregular hours and must be able to maintain emotional control under stress.

Additional Information

• This position requires travel to various campuses, to conferences and meetings in and out of state.
16 days ago