Assistant Director of Special Services
Position: Assistant Director of Special Services
Reports to: Director of Special Services
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.
Required Qualifications:
- Minnesota Licensure as a Director of Special Education
- Thorough knowledge of of the requirements of IDEA and 504
- Ability to work well as a member of a districtwide administrative leadership team
- Excellent verbal & written communication skills
- Licensure in at least one special education teaching field
Preferred Qualifications:
- Successful experience in special education administrative or supervisory role (e.g. coordinator, supervisor, director)
- Direct experience with formal dispute resolution in special education
- Familiarity with MDE compliance & monitoring process
- Experience and/or knowledge of early childhood special education (Part C) programming & due process requirements
- Track record of supervising and evaluating staff
- Strong technical ability, especially in the Google suite of web-based utilities
Knowledge of SpEd Forms program - Specific knowledge and experience with center-based programming and positive behavior interventions and supports.
Primary Responsibilities:
- 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
- District coordinator for 504’s
- 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.
- 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
Salary/Benefits: Per the terms of the District 200 Administrative Agreement
Contract Length: 12 Month