Director of Special Education

2 weeks ago

Austin, United States NYOS Charter School Full time

**NYOS Charter School**

**Job Title: Director of Special Education**

**Reports to: Chief of Schools**

**Pay Grade: AL5; Service days: 215**

**About NYOS**

At NYOS Charter School, we educate the whole student. We foster a collegial Pre-K-12 program that challenges each learner with rigorous academics, innovative strategies, and expectations for civic engagement.

**Primary Role**:
The Director of Special Education will provide leadership for the district's special education/504 program to ensure the provision of needed services for special needs students.

**Qualifications**
- Master’s Degree in education or educational administration
- Teacher Certification and Three + years of teaching experience in special education
- Understanding of federal, state, and local requirements associated with special education services
- Experience in supervision or program coordination
- Experience in creating and providing large-group professional development

**Special Knowledge and Skills**:

- Ability to foster positive relationships with staff and families and facilitate conflict resolution strategies
- Proven strengths in organization, time management, attention to detail and program coordination
- Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively
- Strong written and oral communication skills
- Ability to guide principals, teachers, diagnosticians, and other service providers
- Proficiency with educational software, including special education documentation

**Major Responsibilities and Duties**:

- Oversee PK-12 special education compliance with federal, state, and local requirements
- Guide PK-12 campus administrators in the implementation of high-quality programs for students with disabilities
- Lead Child Find processes, including protocols for documentation and evaluation
- Provide and oversee required training to special education and general education teachers to support compliance and effective, research-based instruction to students with disabilities
- Supervise PK-12 speech & related service providers
- Oversee the ARD process and ensure transfer of student records is timely and that the initial schedule of services aligns with the IEPs
- Implement a school-wide process of progress monitoring for students with disabilities
- Represent NYOS in state and regional Director meetings and additional trainings to maintain a high level of knowledge regarding compliance and all applicable rules and regulations
- Disseminate updates and legal information to campus administrators and provide guidance in implementation
- Oversee special education recordkeeping and comply with local, state, and federal guidelines.
- Lead annual district Self-Assessment, including the collection of evidence, submit and certify data required for reporting
- Assist with parent education regarding special education services including transition services
- Collaborate with district leaders to identify program needs and to establish spending priorities that meet the objectives of the Special Education program
- Guide any collaborative activities that require legal consultation specific to special education services

**Compensation and Benefits**:
NYOS offers competitive salaries commensurate with experience. We also provide a comprehensive benefits package including:

- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Short and Long-term disability
- Participation in the Texas Teacher Retirement System
- 403b and 457 investment plans
- Health Savings Accounts
- 9 days Paid Time Off
- Discounted Health Club Membership
- A culture of continuous learning with opportunities for professional development

**Professional Requirements**
- Comply with policies established by federal and state law, State Board of Education rules, and board policy
- Comply with all district and campus routines, regulations, and policies
- Adhere to ethical standards and model behavior that is professional and responsible
- Participate in approved professional development to improve skills related to job assignment
- Maintain a positive and productive relationship with administrators
- Communicate effectively with colleagues, students, and parents
- Maintain the integrity and confidentiality of all data, research and analyses

**Physical Demands**:

- Frequent standing, stooping, bending, pushing, pulling, typing, looking at a computer monitor for long periods, and regular lifting of 20 pounds or more.

**Essential functions may include but are not limited to the following**:
Physical abilities include but are not limited to being able to communicate information clearly as well as the ability to see objects at a close range and at a distance, in order to establish and maintain safe and effective working relationships with staff and students.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
- (Fingerprinting and background checks are mandatory for all applicants)_

NYOS Charter School is an Equal Opportunity

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