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This job is anticipated to be Special Education and Special Education Preschool Principal, subject to the needs of the district.
Director of Special Education/Special Education Preschool Principal
JOB TITLE: Director of Special Education
REPORTS TO: Superintendent
QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Minimum Certification: Master's Degree
2. Meet Idaho State certification requirements for endorsement of Director of Special Education
JOB GOAL:
To arrange for the provision of support services to students in the district and to provide educational programs for exceptional students within the guidelines set forth by the State of Idaho Special Education Section.
This role provides leadership, management, supervision, evaluation, coordination, and direction of all special education programs and services for students with disabilities aged 3 to 21.
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Coordinate and supervise all special education and related services programs in the district.
2. Establish overall program priorities including personnel, services, and service delivery system.
3. Prepare all program reports as required by the State Department of Education and the Superintendent of Schools.
4. Assist in the development and operation of an appropriate special education budget based on receipts as provided by various federal, state, and local funding sources.
5. Assist in recruitment, selection, and placement of special education personnel.
6. Evaluate the professional performance of all itinerant personnel and share the responsibility with principals the evaluating of special education teachers. Make recommendations for continued employment, promotion, etc., for all personnel serving in special education.
7. Coordinate and supervise procedures for placement, transfer, and termination of students in special education programs.
8. Authorize purchases of equipment and material needed in special education programs.
9. Evaluate existing programs and curricular approaches in terms of effectiveness.
10. Develop uniform procedures for student referral, comprehensive evaluation, placement, change of placement, and annual review of student performance.
11. Arrange in-service training programs for special education personnel.
12. Supervise all special education personnel and schedule and assign psychologists, communication disorders specialists, gifted/talented facilitators, social workers, and other ancillary personnel assigned to special services.
13. Interpret the philosophy and practices of special education to administrators, district staff and the public at large.
14. Set long-term goals for improving special education services.
15. Oversee and prepare budgets for Special Education and applicable grants
16. Review Medicaid billing on a monthly basis with contractors, staff, and the business manager
17. Responsible for managing Special Education teachers, paras, and applicable contractors/providers
18. Other duties as assigned by the superintendent
EVALUATION
Performance will be evaluated annually in accordance with board policy.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT
Two hundred twenty (210) days per year with State approval. Salary and work year to be established by the Superintendent and Board of Trustees.
Additional Duties
Assumes other responsibilities as specified by the Superintendent.
Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.
Oversee Medicaid services and billing-making sure contractors and staff are submitting documents on a monthly basis to submit for reimbursement.
Equipment
Uses standard office equipment such as personal computers, printer, copier and fax machines, and telephone.
Travel Requirements
Travels to all school district buildings, city/state agencies, professional meetings as required.
Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards
Works in standard office and school buildings.
Note: Also see the Summary of Physical, Sensory and Environmental Requirements Needed to Perform Essential Job Duties for the Position.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Qualifications Profile
Certification/License:
Education
Experience
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $75,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year
Benefits:
Schedule:
Ability to Relocate:
Work Location: In person
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