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Qualifications

  • Master’s degree or higher with a graduate major in educational leadership or administration/supervision with emphasis in exceptional student education.
  • Seven (7) years of experience as an exceptional student education administrator.

Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find acceptable.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

  • Oral and written communication skills.
  • Ability to work with diverse groups of people.
  • Knowledge of and experience with industry-standard computer applications.

Revised: 8/27/19

Responsibilities

  • Develop, implement, and evaluate programs and services for students with exceptionalities to ensure continual student achievement and customer satisfaction.
  • Develop and revise District policies and procedures, in cooperation with District legal staff, to ensure compliance with federal and state laws and regulations pertaining to exceptional student education.
  • Develop and administer the budgets for the department, the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) grant, and other grants and contracts related to exceptional student education.
  • Supervise and evaluate administrative and non-instructional staff who provide direct or indirect services to students with exceptionalities.
  • Develop and implement comprehensive strategic planning regarding exceptional student education programs and services.
  • Serve as the District’s staff facilitator for the Exceptional Student Education Advisory Committee to provide parental and citizen input into policies and procedures related to the exceptional student education program.
  • Assist parents in identifying and addressing their concerns related to exceptional student education programs and services.
  • Collaborate with District staff in other departments to address the educational needs of students with exceptionalities.
  • Collaborate with District legal staff and legal counsel of record to resolve due process hearings and other legal procedures pertaining to exceptional student education.
  • Represent the District at due process hearings related to the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act.

Revised: 8/27/19

Additional Job Information

U20, $107,018.40 - $136,455.60; 8 Hours, 255 Days

Compensation may increase based upon relevant education and experience.