Position Overview:
Under the supervision of the Director of Special Services, manages the implementation of special services programming and continuously oversees staff and students (ages B – 21) in ISD 200. The Assistant Director plays a pivotal leadership role in creating & sustaining an effective environment conducive to the education for all learners. This responsibility is performed following District policy and State/Federal Laws.
Primary Responsibilities:
Assist the Director of Special Services with budgeting for programs/buildings.
Design, manage and develop special education programs and related areas.
Supervision & coordination of Elementary and ECSE programming.
ESY organization and oversight.
Supervision, work assignment and management of the paraprofessional group districtwide.
Collaborate with and work closely with the Director of Special Services and building principals in addressing special education licensed staff evaluations, hiring, and personnel actions.
Organize and implement staff development opportunities for special education staff.
Assist with the training & orientation of newly-hired staff (i.e. teachers & paraprofessionals).
Serve as the district representative at a variety of local, county, and state meetings, including IEP meetings for students placed out of district (e.g. 917), meetings for non-public students, and IEIC.
Assist with transportation and third-party billing activities.
Work with transportation department when student discipline issues arise on bus routes.
Guide and oversee child find and child study systems in District 200.
Mediate conflicts within IEP teams and manage the dispute resolution process to assure compliance standards have been met.
Aid licensed staff with due process related issues, including SpedForms questions.
Assist the Director of Special Services with reviewing files, training staff, and organizing to help MDE monitoring (MNCIMP) run smoothly.
Other duties as assigned .