Job Summary:

The Superintendent of Special Education will administer, coordinate, and lead the special education program for the school system.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Interviews, hires, and oversees special education teachers and program staff.
• Conducts performance evaluations that are timely and constructive.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Develops and executes a special education program that focuses on integration, inclusion, and learning opportunities for all students.
• Coordinates the activities of and provides leadership to special education teachers and support staff.
• Ensures that policies and procedures are implemented and performed in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations.
• Drafts, maintains, and implements policies and procedures for every aspect of a successful special education program including evaluation, placement, and individualized education and training.
• Meets and collaborates with departmental staff on a regular basis to assess progress of programs and initiatives, participates in short and long-range planning, and addresses and resolves problems.
• Communicates with parents, caregivers, and other stakeholders to explain educational programs and to answer questions.
• Builds and maintains relationships in the community to foster understanding of and support for special education programs.
• Drafts, proposes, and presents budgets and reports to the school board.
• Attends and participates in regular school board meetings.
• Maintains current knowledge of laws and regulations related to special education.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Outstanding managerial and leadership skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with students, staff, parents and government officials.
• Ability to negotiate with people with different or opposing viewpoints.
• Thorough understanding of pedagogy and various implementation options.
• Thorough understanding of best practices related to special education.
• Thorough understanding of laws and regulations related to special education.

Education and Experience:

• Masters degree in Education required; Doctorate preferred.
• At least five years of experience in special education required.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.