Director of Special Education

2 months ago

Rockford, United States RPS 205 Full time

ROCKFORD PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT #205

Job Description

Job Title: Director of Special Education

Job Code: 9310

Department: Special Education

Supervisor: Executive Director of Special Education

FLSA Status: Exempt

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION: Assists the Executive Director of Special Education in managing the operation of special education services and functions as an integral part of the Education Team.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: Special Education Administrators and Special Education Staff

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. In addition to the requirements listed below, regular attendance is an essential function of this position.

  1. Ensures that all actions are in concert with the Board policies as well as the mission statement, beliefs, objectives, and parameters found in the Board’s strategic plan.
  2. Participates in job training and professional growth opportunities in order to enhance ability to perform the essential functions of the job.
  3. Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring an efficient and effective work environment.
  4. Work collaboratively with the Executive Director of Special Education to provide support to all stakeholders with regards to special education procedures, laws and best practice in order to facilitate compliance with local policy, state and federal regulations related to special education.
  5. Coordinate and direct the identification, placement, IEP development, and procedural safeguards of all students with disabilities who are eligible to receive special education assistance.
  6. Collaborate with the Executive Director of Special Education to implement a curriculum for students with special needs that is aligned with District goals and state standards.
  7. Assist in the oversight and/or support special education programs and related services.
  8. Hires, supervises, and evaluates District-level special education staff.
  9. Directs personnel, for the purpose of delivering services which conform to established guidelines.
  10. Provide consultation to staff in the district and individual building levels pertaining to procedures, services, and programming.
  11. Implements conflict resolution and team building skills in a variety of situations with staff, families, and community agencies.
  12. Assist in the coordination and preparation of due process and mediation related issues in collaboration with the Executive Director of Special Education.
  13. Coordinate and provide consultation on staff evaluations to the building administrators.
  14. Assists the Executive Director of Special Education in the preparation of the department’s budget related to areas of responsibility.
  15. Assists in the coordination of special education transportation.
  16. In conjunction with the Executive Director of Special Education, monitors and corrects areas of district non-compliance with state and federal regulations in the areas of assigned responsibility.
  17. Maintains effective communication with parents, teachers, principals, and community service agencies to determine areas in need of attention in the assigned areas of responsibility.
  18. Maintains an active communications flow with the Human Resources Department to recruit, interview, and retain special education staff.
  19. Develops proposals, programming, budgets, and grants for the purpose of meeting the District’s Strategic Plan and goals. Provides updates to the Board of Education as requested.
  20. Allocate and assign equitable FTE distribution for special education programs in all district schools.
  21. Directs the Medicaid Administrative Claiming process and direct billing of Medicaid-eligible special education services provided by the district, for the purpose of gaining fiscal resources.

QUALIFICATIONS: Master’s Degree and certification in accordance with the School Code of the State of Illinois for Special Education Administration.

  1. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:Ability to demonstrate qualities aligned to our core values of Character, Communication, Collaboration and Continuous Improvement.
  2. Demonstrated success in collaborating effectively with others.
  3. Ability to communicate, interact, and work effectively and cooperatively with people from diverse backgrounds.
  4. Knowledge of Illinois and federal education laws/regulations and district policies.
  5. Experience with facilitating large and small groups and working with adult learners.
  6. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Excellent organizational skills.

WORK CALENDAR: 12 Months

WORKING CONDITIONS: Moderate in-district travel as well as intermittent in-state and out-of-state travel. Intermittent prolonged and irregular hours of work.

OTHER: This job description describes duties and responsibilities which are representative of the nature and level of work assigned to the position. The identified duties and responsibilities are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position.

The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the school district and employee and is subject to change by the school district as the needs of the school district and requirements of the job change.

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