JOB DESCRIPTION

Contingent upon funding

Under the direction and supervision of the Director of Special Education, the Special Education Program Manager will be responsible for the administration and supervision of the Pre-K educational programs and services for students with disabilities. The Special Education Program Manager will provide leadership in the development, implementation and administration of progressive special education programs. In addition, this individual will provide focus upon efforts to dramatically reduce the achievement gap between students with disabilities and general education students through extensive collaboration across the Division of Teaching and Learning.

EDUCATION TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE

RIDE Requirements

Building Level Administrator - Special Education
or Administrator of Sp. Ed. PK-12

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES, RESPONSIBILITIES AND CURRICULAR LINKAGES

The position includes but is not limited to the following list of representative duties;

• Coordinates school staff and other District staff to research and implement effective programs for students with disabilities at the Pre-K level.
• Provides instructional leadership to school sites in the development of quality special education programs and services.
• Participates in the design, coordination, and implementation of collaborative research based programs that support Least Restrictive Environment and individual needs for students with disabilities.
• Plans and supports professional development for educators at the Pre-K level regarding instructional programs and supports for students with disabilities.
• Collaborates Teaching & Learning Administrators in the development and implementation of materials, programs, and training to enhance access to the core curriculum for students with disabilities at the secondary level.
• Analyzes data and applies the analysis in assisting Pre-K educators in implementing age/grade appropriate programs and services for students with disabilities.
• Integrates research-based instructional programs and strategies for students with disabilities that align with the District's guaranteed and viable curriculum.
• Plans, designs, and implements action plans related to state performance plan indicidators, as well as, prepares documents and reports related to state and federal requirements and compliance reporting.
• Provides guidance and support to school sites in the areas of compliance with state and federal law and district procedures.
• Develops a staffing plan for secondary special education programming based on student needs on an annual basis.
• Assist in the hiring and recruiting of special education educators and staff.
• Provide academic supports, communication, and interventions to students with disabilities and their families.
• Plans and develops programming for English Language Learners with disabilities
• Directs, supervises and evaluates the performance of assigned staff.
• Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS STANDARDS

• Master's Degree in Special Education and/or Educational Leadership with related special education coursework.
• Education, training and experience in special education
• Administrative experience in Special Education, preferred.
• Experience with curriculum/instructional design and adaptive technologies, preferred
• Knowledge of federal, state and local policies, rules, laws, regulations, and legislation pertaining to special education and nonpublic schools.
• Knowledge of the secondary general education curriculum, program of study, alternate assessment, best practices for instruction for students with disabilities, and special education eligibilities, supports and services.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with other offices, school staff, parents, and community members.
• Demonstrated ability to facilitate group processes, build consensus and resolve conflict.
• Knowledge of the development supports and strategies utilized to meet needs of English Language Learners.
• Strong written and oral communication skills, including successful experience presenting to large groups.
• You must complete the new hire compliance training prior to your first day of employment
• Bilingual Preferred
• Selected candidate will be required to pass a pre-employment criminal history background check. Selected candidates cannot begin work until passing their background check.

We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees including health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, holidays, and Personal Time Off (PTO).