Glendale Elementary School District #40
Glendale, Arizona, United States
Director of Special Education
Posted 3 days ago
Job Description
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Director of Special Education
Job Description
Glendale Elementary School District
Purpose Statement
Director of Special Education
The job of Director of Special Education is done for the purpose/s of directing special education programs and services promoting educational development of students in the district; providing information and serving as a resource to others; achieving defined objectives by planning, evaluating, developing, implementing and maintaining services in compliance with established guidelines; and serving as a member of the leadership team.
Essential Functions
Collaborates with internal and external personnel (e.g. Board, other administrators, auditors, public agencies, community members, etc.) for the purpose of implementing and/or maintaining services and programs.
Compiles data from a wide variety of sources (e.g. staff, students, public agencies, etc.) for the purpose of analyzing issues, ensuring compliance with organization policies and procedures, and/or monitoring program components.
Coordinates program components, support needs and material for the purpose of delivering services which conform to established guidelines and enhance student learning outcomes.
Directs department operations; the maintenance of services and the implementation of new programs and/or processes for the purpose of providing services within established time frames and in compliance with related requirements.
Facilitates meetings, workshops, seminars, etc. (e.g. due process hearings, district liaison, special education parent groups, etc.) for the purpose of identifying issues, developing recommendations, supporting other staff, and serving as a District representative.
Implements assigned programs and/or projects for the purpose of conforming to district and state curriculum and/or instructional objectives.
Manages the special education department for the purpose of delivering services which conform to established guidelines.
Participates in a wide variety of meetings (e.g. Board meetings, training, hearings, IEPs, etc.) for the purpose of providing and/or receiving information.
Participates in meetings, workshops and seminars for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required to perform functions.
Performs personnel functions (e.g. interviewing, evaluating, supervising, assignment, staff professional growth, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining adequate staffing, enhancing productivity of personnel and achieving objectives within budget.
Prepares a wide variety of often complex materials (e.g. plans, budgets, funding requests, reports, analyses, recommendations, procedures, etc.) for the purpose of documenting activities and issues, meeting compliance requirements, providing audit references, making presentations, and/or providing supporting materials for requested actions.
Presents information (e.g. budget overviews, accounting processes, distribution formulas, etc.) for the purpose of communicating information, gaining feedback and ensuring adherence to established internal controls.
Director of Special Education
Researches a variety of topics required to manage assignments (e.g. relevant policies, new federal and state statutes, staffing requirements, financial resources, etc.) for the purpose of developing new programs/services, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, securing general information and/or responding to requests.
Responds to issues involving staff, conflicts in policies and regulations, community concerns, parental requests that may result in some negative impact and/or liability if not appropriately addressed for the purpose of identifying the relevant issues and recommending or implementing a plan of action that will efficiently resolve the issue.
Supervises budget allocations, expenditures, fund balances and related financial activities for the purpose of ensuring that allocations are accurate, revenues are recorded, expenses are within budget limits and/or fiscal practices are followed.
Other Functions
Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.
Job Requirements: Minimum Qualifications
Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
SKILLS are required to perform multiple, technical tasks with a potential need to upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skill based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: operating standard office equipment including using a variety of software applications; planning and managing projects; and preparing and maintaining accurate records.
KNOWLEDGE is required to perform algebra and/or geometry; review and interpret highly technical information, write technical materials, and/or speak persuasively to implement desired actions; and analyze situations to define issues and draw conclusions. Specific knowledge based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: pertinent laws, codes, policies, and/or regulations; personnel processes; standard business practices; program planning and development; concepts of grammar and punctuation; instructional procedures and practices; age appropriate student activities; safety practices and procedures; conflict resolution; and stages of child development/ behavior.
ABILITY is required to schedule a significant number of activities, meetings, and/or events; routinely gather, collate, and/or classify data; and use job-related equipment. Flexibility is required to independently work with others in a wide variety of circumstances; analyze data utilizing a variety of complex processes; and operate equipment using standardized methods. Ability is also required to work with a significant diversity of individuals and/or groups; work with data of widely varied types and/or purposes; and utilize specific, job-related equipment. Independent problem solving is required to analyze issues and create action plans. Problem solving with data requires analysis based on organizational objectives; and problem solving with equipment is limited to moderate. Specific ability based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: adapting to changing work priorities; communicating with diverse groups and individuals; meeting deadlines and schedules; setting priorities; working as part of a team; and working with detailed information/data.
Responsibility
Responsibilities include: working independently under broad organizational guidelines to achieve unit objectives; managing a department; supervising the use of funds. Utilization of resources from other work units is often required to perform the job's functions. There is a continual opportunity to impact the organization's services.
Work Environment
The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: some lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling, and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally the job requires 60% sitting, 25% walking, and 15% standing. This job is performed in a generally clean and healthy environment.
Experience:
Education:
Equivalency:
Job related experience with increasing levels of responsibility is desired.
Masters degree in job-related area.
.
Required Testing: Certificates and Licenses
AZ Principal Certificate
Director of Special Education
Continuing Educ./ Training: Clearances
Criminal Justice/Fingerprint Clearance Measles/Rubella Immunity/Vaccination Valid form 1-9
FLSA Status
Exempt
Approval Date Salary Grade
Dir
Director of Special Education
Job Description
Glendale Elementary School District
Purpose Statement
Director of Special Education
The job of Director of Special Education is done for the purpose/s of directing special education programs and services promoting educational development of students in the district; providing information and serving as a resource to others; achieving defined objectives by planning, evaluating, developing, implementing and maintaining services in compliance with established guidelines; and serving as a member of the leadership team.
Essential Functions
Collaborates with internal and external personnel (e.g. Board, other administrators, auditors, public agencies, community members, etc.) for the purpose of implementing and/or maintaining services and programs.
Compiles data from a wide variety of sources (e.g. staff, students, public agencies, etc.) for the purpose of analyzing issues, ensuring compliance with organization policies and procedures, and/or monitoring program components.
Coordinates program components, support needs and material for the purpose of delivering services which conform to established guidelines and enhance student learning outcomes.
Directs department operations; the maintenance of services and the implementation of new programs and/or processes for the purpose of providing services within established time frames and in compliance with related requirements.
Facilitates meetings, workshops, seminars, etc. (e.g. due process hearings, district liaison, special education parent groups, etc.) for the purpose of identifying issues, developing recommendations, supporting other staff, and serving as a District representative.
Implements assigned programs and/or projects for the purpose of conforming to district and state curriculum and/or instructional objectives.
Manages the special education department for the purpose of delivering services which conform to established guidelines.
Participates in a wide variety of meetings (e.g. Board meetings, training, hearings, IEPs, etc.) for the purpose of providing and/or receiving information.
Participates in meetings, workshops and seminars for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required to perform functions.
Performs personnel functions (e.g. interviewing, evaluating, supervising, assignment, staff professional growth, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining adequate staffing, enhancing productivity of personnel and achieving objectives within budget.
Prepares a wide variety of often complex materials (e.g. plans, budgets, funding requests, reports, analyses, recommendations, procedures, etc.) for the purpose of documenting activities and issues, meeting compliance requirements, providing audit references, making presentations, and/or providing supporting materials for requested actions.
Presents information (e.g. budget overviews, accounting processes, distribution formulas, etc.) for the purpose of communicating information, gaining feedback and ensuring adherence to established internal controls.
Director of Special Education
Researches a variety of topics required to manage assignments (e.g. relevant policies, new federal and state statutes, staffing requirements, financial resources, etc.) for the purpose of developing new programs/services, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, securing general information and/or responding to requests.
Responds to issues involving staff, conflicts in policies and regulations, community concerns, parental requests that may result in some negative impact and/or liability if not appropriately addressed for the purpose of identifying the relevant issues and recommending or implementing a plan of action that will efficiently resolve the issue.
Supervises budget allocations, expenditures, fund balances and related financial activities for the purpose of ensuring that allocations are accurate, revenues are recorded, expenses are within budget limits and/or fiscal practices are followed.
Other Functions
Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.
Job Requirements: Minimum Qualifications
Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
SKILLS are required to perform multiple, technical tasks with a potential need to upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skill based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: operating standard office equipment including using a variety of software applications; planning and managing projects; and preparing and maintaining accurate records.
KNOWLEDGE is required to perform algebra and/or geometry; review and interpret highly technical information, write technical materials, and/or speak persuasively to implement desired actions; and analyze situations to define issues and draw conclusions. Specific knowledge based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: pertinent laws, codes, policies, and/or regulations; personnel processes; standard business practices; program planning and development; concepts of grammar and punctuation; instructional procedures and practices; age appropriate student activities; safety practices and procedures; conflict resolution; and stages of child development/ behavior.
ABILITY is required to schedule a significant number of activities, meetings, and/or events; routinely gather, collate, and/or classify data; and use job-related equipment. Flexibility is required to independently work with others in a wide variety of circumstances; analyze data utilizing a variety of complex processes; and operate equipment using standardized methods. Ability is also required to work with a significant diversity of individuals and/or groups; work with data of widely varied types and/or purposes; and utilize specific, job-related equipment. Independent problem solving is required to analyze issues and create action plans. Problem solving with data requires analysis based on organizational objectives; and problem solving with equipment is limited to moderate. Specific ability based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: adapting to changing work priorities; communicating with diverse groups and individuals; meeting deadlines and schedules; setting priorities; working as part of a team; and working with detailed information/data.
Responsibility
Responsibilities include: working independently under broad organizational guidelines to achieve unit objectives; managing a department; supervising the use of funds. Utilization of resources from other work units is often required to perform the job's functions. There is a continual opportunity to impact the organization's services.
Work Environment
The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: some lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling, and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally the job requires 60% sitting, 25% walking, and 15% standing. This job is performed in a generally clean and healthy environment.
Experience:
Education:
Equivalency:
Job related experience with increasing levels of responsibility is desired.
Masters degree in job-related area.
.
Required Testing: Certificates and Licenses
AZ Principal Certificate
Director of Special Education
Continuing Educ./ Training: Clearances
Criminal Justice/Fingerprint Clearance Measles/Rubella Immunity/Vaccination Valid form 1-9
FLSA Status
Exempt
Approval Date Salary Grade
Dir
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