Special Education Program Director

6 days ago


New Orleans, Louisiana, United States Community Academies of New Orleans Inc Full time
About the Role

The Students with Exceptionalities Coordinator is a key member of the Community Academies of New Orleans Inc team, responsible for overseeing the special education programs and services for students with exceptionalities. This role requires a strong leader who can develop and implement effective programs, ensure compliance with state and federal regulations, and provide excellent customer service to students, parents, and staff.

Key Responsibilities
  • Develop and administer the division's annual plan for special education.
  • Formulate proposals for the development and revision of policies pertaining to special education programs.
  • Establish and monitor procedures for the screening, placement, evaluation, assignment, and reappraisal of students with regard to the special education program.
  • Coordinate the development, implementation, and revision of the curriculum for special needs students with curriculum supervisors.
  • Ensure compliance with state and federal regulations governing special education programs and services.
  • Interpret special education programs to the School Board, staff, and the public.
  • Assist school principals with planning and implementing effective school-based special education programs.
  • Conferences with parents/guardians of students enrolled in special education programs and resolves concerns.
  • Serves as a facilitator for the Special Education Advisory Committee.
  • Evaluates special education programs to ensure that objectives for student education are met.
  • Prepares and administers the special education budget, prepares grant applications, and solicits funds to provide financial support for programs.
  • Provides expenditure control for requisitioning and ordering equipment and materials for the special education program.
  • Assesses and identifies special education program needs and provides recommendations regarding future special education equipment, program, and personnel requirements.
  • Assists the human resources department with interviewing and recommending qualified candidates for special education professional staff positions.
  • Supervises, evaluates, and directs the work of special education departmental personnel to include special education supervisors and coordinators.
  • Supervises the development of in-service programs for special education personnel.
  • Directs the preparation of reports as required by federal, state, and local regulatory agencies.
  • Communicates with the transportation department to arrange for transportation of special education students.
  • Facilitates interagency planning between the school division and external service providers such as residential care facilities and day treatment facilities.
  • Ensures accurate record keeping of students receiving special services or enrolled in special classes.
  • Provides systematic academic intervention and enrichment supports for students resulting in high quality standards-based instruction.
  • Facilitates a collaborative approach to support student success through programs and services involving family and community engagement.
  • Systematically designs a set of components including a counseling curriculum, responsive services, and systems supports for students.


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