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Role Description

The Director of Special Services is responsible for providing sound educational programs for children who cannot sufficiently benefit from regular classroom programs. This role involves:

• Supervising special education, mental health, and Section 504 programs and services.
• Coordinating local and state-mandated activities and programs to ensure equitable learning opportunities.
• Building relationships with student families, teachers, special education staff, and administrators.
• Assisting in recruitment, selection, and hiring of special education personnel.
• Supervising and evaluating special education teachers, SLPs, and related service staff.
• Evaluating existing instructional programs, curriculum, and special supports, recommending changes as needed.
• Keeping informed of legal requirements governing special education.
• Assessing in-service needs and assisting in professional development activities.
• Developing and maintaining the special education referral process and student recordkeeping.
• Conducting case conferences and managing resources for the corporation.
• Managing special education funds and ensuring compliance with grant requirements.
• Maintaining public relations and communication among district schools and community organizations.
• Recommending policies and programs for exceptional children.
• Collaborating with the transportation department for services and discipline procedures for students with disabilities.
• Coordinating child-find procedures for preschool.
• Leading the total special education program and providing direction in instructional procedures.
• Identifying and securing independent contractors for student services.
• Monitoring interagency agreements with other school corporations.
• Providing leadership in meeting all students' needs.
• Providing professional development for special education and general education staff.
• Establishing procedures for placement, evaluation, and re-evaluation of students in special education.
• Monitoring the development of the Special Education Policy Manual.
• Compiling and maintaining local and state reports pertaining to special education.
• Consulting with parents of students with disabilities as needed.
• Projecting genuine care and concern for all students.

Qualifications

• Indiana School Administrator License or Director of Special Education License preferred.
• Preferred five years of successful leadership as a principal and coordinator.
• Knowledge of current legislation, diagnostic instruments, and federal/state regulations for special education.
• Skilled in special education teaching techniques, behavior management, and parent counseling.
• Strong leadership, communication, and time management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Requirements

• Complete online application.
• Letter of Interest.
• Resume.
• Copy of Valid Principal's License.
• Three letters of recommendation (must be within last 2 years).
• Initial two-year contract (245 days per year).
• Salary commensurate with experience and degrees held.

Benefits

• Commensurate salary based on experience and degrees held.