FTE: 1.0

Start Date: 2018-19 School Year

Grade Level:K-12

Calendar: 230 days

License/Endorsements: Current Oregon Administrators License

FLSA: Exempt-Administrative Non-Represented

Note: There is a video interview portion must be completed as part of the application and screening process. When you are ready, please select the link below to access the video interview (must be completed by 5:00pm of the closing date): https://hire.li/6e3679f

PURPOSE: This position facilitates the development and continuous improvement of the district's multi-tiered systems of support program, including special education, instructional best practices, state and federal requirements and programs, staff development, and district programs as assigned. This position is apart of the Teaching and Learning Department.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Works collaboratively with the assistant superintendent, teaching and learning team, building principals, district departments, and district staff to establish a climate of service and support for all school staffs.

Leads the Special Education staff in collaboration with building principals in curriculum, instruction, assessment and staff development work for the district.

Supports the planning, development, implementation and improvement of the district's curriculum in all curricular areas, including core programs and supplemental/intervention programs, for grades K-12.

Directs special education and related services, programs and grants and ensure district compliance with state and federal laws and regulations related to the implementation of IDEA.

Interprets, explains, and applies district state and federal laws, guidelines, policies and procedures for staff, students, parents, and others in a timely and accurate manner. Recognizes needs for new or revised policy/procedure and make recommendations for changes to the assistant superintendent.

Expands learning opportunities for students in an on-going effort to improve services and programs, offer instructional pathways based on best practices, and maximize progress.

Works to create a collaborative and innovative culture for all students and staff, across the district, and throughout the community.

Guides and facilitates the implementation of professional learning communities in the district.

Works with the assistant superintendent to orient administrative staff to state and district requirements for grades K-12 in curriculum, instruction, and assessment, specifically in Special Education and IDEA Section 504.

Organizes and implements a staff development plan including Special Education staff grades K-12.

Facilitates district meetings as requested.

Supervises and evaluates key members of these teaching and learning staff, that may include instructional coaches and special education staff; providing support, opportunities, coaching, and guidance for professional growth, and timely performance evaluation in a manner that promotes team development and effective work.

Assists with the development of the teaching and learning budget.

Assists with coordinating the teaching and learning team in managing state and federal grants.

Represents the Teaching and Learning Department in communicating with the School Board and community as requested.

Other duties as assigned.

GENERAL PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS:

Perform duties in a courteous and efficient manner that builds the confidence of staff, students, and the public in the Corvallis School District and enhances learning.

Observe laws, district policies and procedures, and professional standards for the position.

Establish and maintain effective working relationships with school personnel, parents, students and the public; work collaboratively as a team member.

Maintain regular attendance at work and work activities and is punctual in meeting deadlines, attending meetings, and following schedule.

Carry out work responsibilities with strong organizational skills effectively under pressure of deadlines, difficult situations, interruptions, and new or emergency conditions.

Respect confidential information and the privacy of students, staff, and parents.

Support students and staff in the district's career-related learning standards to encourage the development of independent work skills through career exploration and community involvement.

Develop job skills necessary to meet changes in the position.

Maintain personal appearance and hygiene appropriate to the position as defined by the district.

Meet applicable district physical ability/health and safety guidelines for the position.

Ability to travel among district facilities as needed; if driving, the ability to meet district driving standards.

QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Oregon Administrative License.

Special Education background preferred.

Experience working with a diverse groups.

Record of education positions with increasing responsibility.

Teaching experience.

Experience with curriculum development, staff development for best instructional practice, and use of student assessment data to drive instructional decisions and school improvement.

Extensive knowledge of the provisions of IDEA and special education curriculum and experience with program improvement and instructional development.

Experience presenting to adults.

Clear understanding of graduation requirements.

Budgeting and planning experience.

Demonstrated ability to work under pressure, under tight deadlines using own initiative while maintaining a positive and enthusiastic attitude.

Demonstrated ability to take a proactive approach to problem solving.

Demonstrated ability in assisting in program evaluation. Includes gathering and analyzing data and development and implementation of improvement plans.

Knowledge of programs that support learning among students with special needs that include behavior, talented and gifted, special education, Response to Intervention (RTI), and “at-risk.”

Evidence of high-level interpersonal skills demonstrating the ability to work effectively with diverse groups of people.

Excellent written and oral communication skills. Demonstrated ability to communicate successfully in a variety of settings, including small and large groups.

Knowledge and experience with programs that support learning among students of diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds.

Remain current regarding laws, policies, trends and best practices related to education in general and special education programs and ability to share this knowledge with staff on a regular basis.

Ability to travel among district facilities as needed; if driving, the ability to meet district driving standards.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essentials functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions, duties, and responsibilities of the job.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is:

Regularly required to sit for extended periods of time.

Regularly required to talk and hear.

Regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls.

Regularly lift, move, or carry up to 25 pounds.

Frequently required to stand or walk (occasionally on an uneven surface), reach with hands and arms, stoop.

Occasionally required to travel within and outside of the district.

Occasionally required to kneel or crouch.

Occasionally required to lift and/or move up to 40 pounds.

While performing the duties of the position, the employee works with standard office and/or instructional equipment with moving mechanical parts.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those and employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment could be usually low to occasionally moderate. The employee's work is almost exclusively indoors.

NOTE: This is not necessarily an exhaustive or all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts, functions, or working conditions associated with the job. This job description is not a contract of employment or a promise or guarantee of any specific terms or conditions of employment. The school district may add to, modify, or delete any aspect of this (or the position itself) at any time as it deems advisable.

The Corvallis School District does not discriminate on the basis of age, citizenship, color, disability, gender expression, gender identity, national origin, parental or marital status, race, religion, sex, or

sexual orientation in its programs and activities, and provides equal access to designated youth groups.

The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding discrimination:

Jennifer Duvall, Human Resources Director and Title IX coordinator, jennifer.duvall@corvallis.k12.or.us mailto:jennifer.duvall@corvallis.k12.or.us

541-757-5840 | 1555 SW 35th Street, Corvallis, OR 97333

Primary Location District Office
Salary Range $103,401.00 - $114,098.00 / Annual Salary
Shift Type Full Time