Special Education Director

4 weeks ago

Oakland, California, United States Spectrum Center Schools and Programs Full time

About Us:

Spectrum Center Schools and Programs is a leading provider of alternative and special education programs for children and young adults. With over 45 years of experience, we have helped change the direction of more than 240,000 student lives in partnership with over 235 school districts nationwide.

Role Overview:

We are seeking an experienced Special Education Program Director to join our award-winning team. As a key leader in our organization, you will play a vital role in fostering an educational environment that promotes student achievement, safety, and engagement. Your primary responsibility will be to oversee site operations, ensure compliance with educational policies, and provide leadership to support student achievement and effective operations.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide vision and leadership to support student achievement and effective operations by supervising staff, developing performance management plans, identifying professional learning needs, and participating in professional learning opportunities.
  • Participate in the recruitment and selection process to ensure a faculty/staff with instructional proficiencies for the program population served.
  • Analyze professional development needs of staff and align needs with the Spectrum instructional vision, while actively recognizing accomplishments and addressing issues to ensure productive site operations.
  • Lead the induction/training of new staff to ensure a positive onboarding experience and maximize the success of new employees.
  • Maintain accurate and complete records of students' progress and development as required by state laws, Spectrum, and district policies.
  • Ensure timely completion and distribution of grading, report cards, IEP progress reports, and transcripts for all students.

Requirements:

  • Master's degree or higher in education, special education, psychology, counseling, applied behavior analysis, social work, rehabilitation, or a closely related field of study issued by an accredited postsecondary institution.
  • Educational leadership or school administrator credential granted by an accredited postsecondary educational institution and minimum 2yr's prior experience working with pupils with disabilities.
  • Pupil personnel services (PPS) credential with authorization for school counseling or psychology.
  • Licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) credential issued by the Board of Behavioral Sciences.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Minimum 2yr's prior experience working in an educational leadership or school administrator role.
  • Minimum 2yr's prior teaching experience in a special education program setting.
  • Minimum 2yr's prior experience working with pupils with disabilities.
  • Prior experience and highly knowledgeable in the development, assessment, and management of curriculum, content areas, and instruction.

Estimated Salary: $90,000 - $115,000 per year, depending on experience and qualifications.

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