Special Education Director Job at Sheridan School District, AR, Sheridan, AR

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  • Sheridan School District, AR
  • Sheridan, AR

Job Description

SHERIDAN SCHOOL DISTRICT

DIRECTOR OF SPECIAL EDUCATION

JOB DESCRIPTION

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: 1. 240 day contract (12 month). 2. Job Type: Licensed Administrator with Special Education certification. 3. Reports to: Superintendent of Schools. 4. Salary based on district Licensed Salary Schedule and Administrative Index for the position. 5. FLSA Status: Exempt. 6. 10 days vacation per year of employment. 7. 12 days sick leave per year of employment. 8. 3 days personal leave per year of employment.

PERSONAL QUALIFICATIONS

  1. Must hold a master's degree in education and an Arkansas Teaching License.
  2. Must possess knowledge of all facets of the Special Education Program as well
as special education law, programs, and policy compliance. 3. Must be computer literate with the ability to accurately complete and submit program applications. 4. Must be able to read and comprehend written instructions, policies, and procedures. 5. Must be attentive to details, a self-starter, able to work effectively without constant or direct supervision. Must be able to multi-task. 6. Good moral character. 7. Good communication and organizational skills. 8. Understands the concept of confidentiality and supports guidelines concerning the release of public information. GENERAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES ( but not limited to ): Special Services Program: 1. Supervise and administer all district programs for children with disabilities under Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). 2. Be knowledgeable about the developments and trends in special education, instructional management and supervision, including attendance at meetings and training for LEA Supervisors conducted or sponsored by the ADE, Special Education Unit (SEU). 3. Supervise the location, identification, and evaluation process for students with disabilities, including privately-placed students receiving educational services within the district's jurisdictional boundaries. 4. Monitor operation of district programs for children with disabilities to ensure operation in accordance with state adopted and approved policies, procedures and guidelines. 5. Timely compliance with any and all required report deadlines. 6. Provide on-going, regularly scheduled consultation to special and regular education personnel in the district. 7. On a regular basis, visit special and regular education classrooms to observe effectiveness of the special education program. 8. On a regular basis, consult with teaching staff to assure that specific needs of the special education students are met. 9. Designate appropriate professionals responsible for appraisal, programming and implementation activities as specified by state guidelines. 10. Provide on-going consultative assistance, in conjunction with assigned special education teachers, to regular education teachers serving students with disabilities. 11. Maintain information on and liaison with other public and private agencies and individuals who provide services to students with disabilities in the district, particularly those ages 14 and above. 12. Participate and provide leadership, as appropriate, in the development of the district special education budget for approval by the district superintendent. 13. Serve as a liaison with the ADE Special Education Unit in matters concerning education of children with disabilities. 14. Serve as a local liaison with parents and with parent organizations, including school-based mental health facilities. 15. Other duties as assigned by the superintendent or designee. SPECIFIC QUALIFICATIONS and/or REQUIREMENTS: Physical Requirements: Must be physically able to operate a variety of office equipment including a desk-top and/or lap top computer. Intelligence: Requires the ability to read and follow a variety of instructions on district, state, and federal websites as well as hard copy. Language Ability: Requires the ability to read a variety of correspondences. Requires the ability to prepare reports, forms, system documentation, etc. using prescribed formats and conforming to all rules of grammar. Verbal Aptitude: Requires the ability to record and deliver information, to explain procedures, to give oral and written instructions. Must be able to communicate effectively. Must possess the ability to speak to people with poise, voice control, and confidence. Must be able to deliver effective presentations to both small and large audiences. DISCLAIMER The preceding qualifications, duties, responsibilities, and requirements have been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by the district Director of Special Education. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, requirements and qualifications required of the person hired for the position. Sheridan School District, AR

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