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Job Title: Director of Special Education

Reports to

Executive Director of Diverse Learners and Whole Child Supports

252

Exempt/Non-exempt

Exempt

Department

Central Office

Reynoldsburg City Schools is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Primary Job Function:

The Reynoldsburg City SchoolsDirector of Special Educationwill provide leadership and expertise in the development and implementation of special programs that include Special Education, Related service providers, school nurses and school psychologists.The Special Education Director will continually work for improved educational outcomes for SWD and be a champion for equity and diversity agent who advocates for the needs of all students.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Special education license or equivalent experience
• Minimum of (5) five years of experience working directly in the field of Special Education
• Masters' degree in education, education administration or related field
• Valid Administrator's license from the State of Ohio

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working with diverse populations

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Primary functions may include the following duties, responsibilities, skills, abilities, and other characteristics. This list of tasks is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not intended to be a comprehensive listing of tasks performed by all positions within this classification.

Leadership

• Responsible for modeling the district's philosophy for inclusive education
• Servs as thought-leader to enhance new innovative ways to provide services and support to all special education students
• Uses design thinking principles to create innovative service models for SPED children and families by seeking models that place RCS in the center of state innovation conversations
• Engages internal and external stakeholders in robust conversations that lead to additional resources flowing to special needs students in the district
• Direct all operations and activities involved in the planning, development, implementation and evaluation of the Special Education Department
• Facilitate the investigation of current research regarding trends and best practices to support appropriate recommendations for student success through rigorous, innovative and technological programming
• Responsible for providing and directs ongoing professional development to staff
• Develop and implement professional learning for staff, faculty and administrators concerning special education programs, services, instruction, curriculum and related principles, theories, standards, requirements, practices, procedures and techniques
• Take responsibility for and engage staff in conversations about levels of internal employee engagement; enlist those impacted in designing solutions that lead to higher levels of engagement
• Responsible for researching and developing new programs that whole child support and align with RCS mission and vision.
• Responsible for the oversight of Special Education programs PK-12
• Responsible for managing the Comprehensive Continuous Improvement Plans in all assigned areas
• Responsible for determining appropriate programming for each area of responsibility including but not limited to:
• Special Education
• Related service providers
• Responsible for developing appropriate referral processes and procedures for each area of responsibility.
• Responsible for ensuring that all related services programming, policies and procedures are in compliance with Federal, State and local regulations.
• Responsible for accurate and timely data reporting to EMIS
• Responsible for supporting RCS' District Special Education services. This includes but is not limited to:
• Staff support
• Student support
• Responsible for collecting and reviewing data to determine program effectiveness. Making recommendations to improve programs and services.
• Analyzing current state. What's working, what is not
• Developing a plan for improved services
• Monitor new options piloted across the district
• Responsible for overseeing home instruction including appropriate documentation
• Responsible for overseeing mental health supports for WDS students
• Responsible for attending meetings, conferences and professional development opportunities to remain apprised of latest developments and innovations in the field

Communication and Support

• Responsible for serving as liaison with the Ohio Department of Education's Office for Exceptional Children regarding policies and procedures related to Students with
• Responsible for staying up to date and knowledgeable regarding all community resources and communicating those to the appropriate entities.
• Responsible for supporting and coordinating non-public school services and child find activities
• Responsible for collaborating with interdisciplinary team (building administrators, department staff, District leadership, stakeholders, etc.) to determine appropriate services, placement and supports
• Responsible for providing crisis management support in all areas of special education
• Responsible for completing state and federal reports in a timely and accurately
• Responsible for supporting and coordinating all district secondary transition services for students with disabilities, works closely with Coordinator of Partnerships & CTE to ensure equitable access to programs and services

Budget and Finance

• Responsible for working in coordination with Treasurer's office to complete Catastrophic and Excess Cost reports

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of legal issues and requirement related to special education
• Knowledge of special education programs and services
• Knowledge of associated laws, including IDEA, Ohio State codes related to truancy, compulsory attendance, and Child Abuse, The McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act, FERPA, etc.
• Knowledge of federal and state laws related to exceptional student education, 504, and the SST process.
• Knowledge of child development, psychopathology, social and environmental conditioning, cultural diversity and family systems
• Skilled in effective listening and communication
• Skilled at presenting information professionally, concisely, and effectively, both verbally and in writing
• Skilled at providing sound judgment
• Skilled at attending to detail and the highest level.
• Skills in organization, time management, task prioritization and recordkeeping
• Ability to plan, organize, and oversee assigned work programs, including monitoring work schedules and work performance
• Ability to understand the integration of special needs students into a school setting
• Ability to work well under pressure and use sound judgment, including appropriate handling of confidential matters
• Ability to provide guidance and direction to staff and promote a team environment
• Ability to facilitate and promote conflict resolution
• Ability to interact positively and effectively with, students, staff, administrators, parents, and the community
• Ability to use computers and/or electronic equipment to fulfill job functions

Physical Demands & Working Conditions:

• Physical Demands – While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to communicate with others. The employee is required to sit or stand and move around for extended periods of time. While performing the duties of this job the employee must be able to push, pull, lift and carry over 25 pounds on occasion.
• Working Conditions – The employee in this position may experience occasional exposure to blood, bodily fluids and tissue. The employee may also be required to interact with unruly children.
• Driving Requirement – This position may require driving.

The physical demands described here are a representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions in keeping with law.

This job description is subject to change and in no manner states or implies that these are the only duties and responsibilities to be performed by the employee. The employee will be required to follow the instructions and perform the duties required by the employee's supervisor and or appointing authority.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Director

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Education and Training

• Industries

  Education

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