Description

1. Direct and administer the district’s special education program to ensure the delivery of needed services for students with special needs
2. Provide leadership and oversight in developing a collaborative culture of excellence within the Special Education Department.
3. Provide leadership and oversight to ensure implementation and compliance of policies established by Federal and State law, State Board of Education rules, and local Board policy in the area of special education
4. Provide regular reports to the Chief of Teaching and Learning and the Assistant Superintendent.
5. Ensure management reporting and research framework, using evaluative findings to enhance the special education programs effectiveness and efficiency.
6. Provide leadership in planning and implementing curriculum and instructional improvements for students with disabilities that yield improved student performance
7. Provide leadership and oversight in building district and campus capacity in acquiring, analyzing, and reporting data pertaining to students with disabilities
8. Develop an annual budget including local and federal funds for assigned areas of responsibility
9. Allocate campus and central staff to maintain appropriate staffing levels and ensure the provision of needed support and services for students with disabilities
10. Provide instructional resources and materials to support departmental staff in meeting district and departmental goals
11. Ensure the provision of professional development opportunities to support special education staff in the instruction ofstudents with disabilities
12. Promote positive community relations through effective communication and involvement of parents and community
13. Stay abreast of current topics, trends, and best practices in the area of special education through a variety ofprofessional opportunities.
14. Perform all other tasks and duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Master's degree or higher from an accredited college or university and/or licensure in a related field; Texas certification in special education, preferred; and Mid-Management/Supervisory certification preferred
• 10 years of related experience
• Experience and knowledge of instructional materials and delivery, and classroom management
• Extensive knowledge of special education programs, professional development, applicable laws and regulations, and effective pedagogy
• Knowledge of diagnostic procedures, education of special education students, human development, and learning theories
• Knowledge of state and federal special education law
• Knowledge of special education information systems and efficient work processes
• Understanding of individual needs of special needs students
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills required to achieve the goals of the position
• Ability to supervise and evaluate the work of others and the ability to utilize performance accountability measures
• Ability to manage budgets

Work Locations: Special Education (941) 912 S ERVAY FIFTH FLOOR Dallas , 75201

Job: Executive Director I-Special Education

Full-time

Minimum Salary: 118,944.00

Median Salary: 145052.00

Job Posting: Jun 18, 2021