Summary

To lead, facilitate, coordinate, and monitor the implementation, operation, and evaluation of special education programs to ensure a soundly based systemic approach to improving education so that all children learn.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Development of an organization and staffing plan to assure attainment of objectives; make or recommend changes as appropriate.
• Assist principals, councils, and staff with assessing school needs and services, instructional programs and strategies, and implementing an effective curriculum and method for improving instruction and ensure that all students learn to their highest potential.
• Collaborate with district staff and others to develop, implement, and/or obtain and provide needed resources, services, and materials for students.
• Respond in a timely manner to parent and community concerns about the special education program and related issues upon request and as needed; facilitate group meetings as needed.
• Develop and monitor procedures for maintenance of confidentiality of special education documentation.
• Update policies and procedures as related to special education as required.
• Work on the development implementation and evaluation of the district consolidated plan, and other school district projects and committees.
• Develop, implement, and monitor budgets related to special education.
• Facilitate requests to the District for complaints, due process, hearings, and mediations.
• Prepare and submit federal and state reports.
• Supervise and evaluate assigned staff.
• Facilitate and coordinate the implementation and evaluation of special education programs; prepare staff development plans indicated by evaluation.
• Maintain regular attendance.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge & Abilities

Knowledge of:

• Curriculum, instruction, and assessment.
• Record-keeping techniques.
• Operation of a computer terminal and data entry techniques.
• Oral and written communication skills.
• Research methods and report writing techniques.
• Laws, rules, and regulations related to assigned activities.
• Policies and objectives of assigned program and activities.
• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience, and courtesy.
• Technical aspects of the field of specialty.

Ability to:

• Perform the responsibilities as previously outlined.
• Understand and follow oral and written directions.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
• Maintain records and prepare reports.
• Operate a computer terminal.
• Prioritize and schedule work.
• Learn, apply and explain policies, procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Maintain current knowledge of program rules, regulations, requirements and restrictions.
• Determine appropriate action within clearly defined guidelines.
• Work independently with little direction.
• Meet schedules and timelines.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Work is performed while standing, sitting and/or walking.
• Requires the ability to communicate effectively using speech, close/distance vision, and hearing.
• Requires the use of hands for simple grasping and fine manipulations.
• Requires bending, squatting, crawling, climbing, and reaching.
• Requires the ability to lift, carry, and push or pull weights up to 50
• Requires a high level of physical endurance to meet the demands of extended workdays (coverage of building activities and extra-curricular activities, etc.).
• Requires the ability to handle and balance multiple demands at the same time.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics 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.

• The noise level in this environment is quiet to loud depending upon the activity in a particular part of the workday.

Education and/or Experiences

• Kentucky Certification in Special Education (teacher)
• Education and Administrative experience (preferred)
• Minimum of ten (10) years’ experience in special education

Licenses and Other Requirements

• Valid Kentucky Certificate as Supervision of Special Education