Williamstown Independent Schools

Job Description-Director of Special Education

TITLE: Director of Special Education, Federal Programs, and 504 Programs

QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Holds appropriate certification for Director of Special Education
• Ability to communicate with school administrators, staff, students, and parents

REPORTS TO: Superintendent

JOB GOALS: 

• To provide leadership and supervision of special education and 504 practices
• To utilize federal funding grants
• To oversee and supervise the early childhood education program

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Directs and supervises early childhood education program, Special Education program, E.L., and 504 plans.
• Supervises district level staff for early childhood education and special education programs.
• Prepares and monitors early childhood and special education program budgets.
• Coordinates and prepares early childhood and special education program evaluations.
• Prepares special education, preschool, and 504 program reports as required by the Department of Education.
• Assists the Superintendent with effective instructional practices and programming as it relates to federal programs, early childhood education, special education, RtI and 504 plans.
• Assists the professional development coordinator in screening, hiring, and evaluating the professional childhood education and special education personnel activities.
• Coordinates the instructional component for special needs students.
• Assists with the recruitment of special education personnel and related services personnel.
• Supervises the school psychologist services program.
• Assists in the completion of the District CDIP.
• Assumes other duties consistent with the position assigned as may be requested by the Superintendent.
• Oversees 504 program for students and makes appropriate services available to students.
• Represents superintendent on administrative ARC.
• Demonstrates regular attendance and punctuality.
• Adheres to professional Codes of Ethics adopted by the Kentucky Education Professional Standards Board.
• FRAM Coordinator
• Managing Trauma Informed School Services
• School Based Mental Health
• District PBIS Coach
• Civil Rights Reporting

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES: To perform the responsibilities as previously outlined.

ABILITY TO: Perform as a leader such that student achievement is maximized.

DAYS OF EMPLOYMENT:  (240)