Director of Special Services/Federal Programs

DIRECTOR OF SPECIAL SERVICES/FEDERAL PROGRAMS

QUALIFICATIONS

1. Idaho Administrator Certificate endorsement as a Director of Special Education and Related Services (K-12), preferred, OR Exceptional Child Certificate.
2. Previous teaching experience in the areas of special education services and supervision of staff
3. Broad knowledge of reporting requirements, federal and state law, administrative rules, and Board policy
4. Able to effectively administer special education programs and to work with staff, parents, community groups, and agencies
5. Able to write Title 1 grant applications and performance reports
6. Able to clearly explain Title 1, NCLB, AYP, corrective action plans, and other concepts concerning the need to raise academic achievement in Title 1 students
7. Able to understand and interpret for others basic budget and statistical information
8. Strong writing, budgeting, and planning skills
9. Strong background in the use of technology
10. Strong leadership and organizational skills
11. Relates extremely well to students
12. Excellent public relations, interpersonal, and communication skills
13. Able to work under pressure and deadlines
14. Maintain confidentiality of staff and students

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITY TO

Executive Director

JOB SUMMARY

• To provide leadership and direction to enable special education pupils to benefit from educational opportunities to the fullest by eliminating or ameliorating problems that interfere with student learning. To assist the district in providing an educational program that is sensitive to the needs of all students within the requirements of federal and state law, administrative rules, and Board policy.
• To assist in planning and implementing an instructional and learning environment that will enable each student to master the skills appropriate to age, grade level, and individual capacity. Organize and implement the parent involvement programs for Title 1 and other Title 1 activities.

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