Director of Special Education -- Champion Local Schools

Position Type:

Administration/Director

Date Posted:

5/21/2026

Location:

Champion Local Schools

Closing Date:

Until Filled

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The Champion Local School District is seeking a qualified applicant for the following position:

Position:

• Director of Special Education
• Starting 2026/2027 School Year

Anticipated Starting Date:

• July 27, 2026

Qualifications:

• Valid Ohio Administrative Specialist or Supervisory license (Preferred).
• Master's degree or higher in Educational Administration or Special Education.
• 5+ years in special education as a teacher or administrator.
• Expert in federal/state education law and the Ohio Improvement Process (OIP).
• Advanced proficiency in students with disabilities (SWD) identification, IAT/MTSS, and Child Find activities.
• Strong leadership, interpersonal communication, and problem-solving abilities.
• Training and experience in Social Emotional Learning (SEL) frameworks.
• OTES 2.0 certified preferred
• Successful BCII/FBI background checks.

Program Management and Compliance:

• Lead Child Find, Child Count, and identification processes for students with disabilities.
• Manage service delivery for resident students across district and out-of-district placements.
• Serve as District Representative and facilitator for IEP and MFE meetings.
• Ensure all actions align with Board of Education policies and state/federal mandates.

Instructional Leadership and Staff Development:

• Evaluate direct and related service staff; establish performance goals to drive growth.
• Conduct classroom observations and provide actionable feedback to certified staff.
• Design and facilitate in-service training on special education best practices.
• Collaborate on department goals and the development of inclusive programming.

Data Analysis and Collaboration:

• Analyze local report cards and assessment data to improve achievement outcomes.
• Partner with teachers, principals, parents, and social service agencies to support student success.
• Support the Building Level Assistances Team (BLAT) and MTSS frameworks.

Contract:

• 199-Day Contract

Duties:

• As per job description, see attached

Supervisor:

• Superintendent and Building Principals

Remuneration:

• According to Board approved salary schedule

Application Process:

• Interested candidates may apply by email to the Superintendent at: ... by sending a letter of interest, resume, licensure, and background checks.

Champion School is an Equal Opportunity Employer