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Director of Special Education

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Job Details

Job Location

ISANA Home Office - Los Angeles, CA

Position Type

Full Time

Education Level

4 Year Degree

Travel Percentage

Negligible

Job Shift

Day

Job Category

Education

Description

Job Purpose:

The Director of Special Education oversees and provides ongoing support for the special education program across ISANA's network of public schools. The Director of Special Education ensures that ISANA schools are in compliance with local, state and federal special education laws, policies and procedures, and that students with special needs are being integrated into the general education instructional program and achieving to their fullest potential.

Responsible to:

Chief Academic Officer

Functions:

Essential Functions

Oversee the special education program and ensure compliance with local, state and federal laws, policies and procedures

Supervise, evaluate and provide support to special education teachers, school psychologists, special education paraprofessionals and related service providers

Monitor and ensure the integrity of the special education instructional program across schools

Review, negotiate, execute and renew contracts for special education services with outside agencies

Keep abreast with new laws, policies and procedures and disseminate information to schools

Ensure safe keeping of confidential student records

Regularly attend and participate in SELPA meetings

Oversee the coordination/preparation of District or SELPA special education compliance reviews

Attend and participate in all school's annual District oversight visits and DVRs

Act as primary contact and liaison for Non-Public School referrals/placements

Assist in coordination/implementation of accommodations/modifications on district benchmark exams and State testing of students with IEPs

Interview, select and oversee training of new special education personnel

Provide ongoing professional development to special education staff

Oversee professional development for general education teachers and administrators on topics related to special education

Facilitate ongoing data analysis to guide instruction

Manage selection of reliable, valid and updated special education assessment tools and instructional materials for schools

Assist with special education budgeting across schools

Consults with attorney, prepares for, and attends (as needed) Mediation or Due Process Hearings

Other Functions

During periods of critical personnel shortage or other emergency situations, shall temporarily perform any duties, as directed, within the authorization of any credentials held by the incumbent.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

Education

Earned Bachelor's and Master's Degree from an accredited university in a related field.

Certifications

A valid credential authorizing K-12 service in one of the following areas: Pupil Personnel Services Credential authorizing service as a school psychologist,

Service Credential with a specialization in pupil personnel services designating service as a school psychologist, or

School Psychologist Credential, OR

A valid CA Education Specialist credential, Mild/Moderate, K-12

AND

A valid Preliminary or Clear Administrative Services Credential or Certificate of Eligibility for Administrative Services, OR

Evidence of planning to: register for and take the School Leaders Licensure Assessment for Tier 1, AND/OR enroll in an Administrative Services Credential program in an accredited University.

Experience

Minimum of three (3) years working as an educator in a full-time certificated position (eg: teacher, school psychologist, specialist, administrator); at least one year of which included mentoring staff.

Experience in elementary and secondary school settings

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Personal Characteristics

Thorough knowledge of laws, policies and procedures related to special education, discipline and child welfare and attendance

Knowledge of the fundamental principles and accepted practices of school psychology and school counseling

Demonstrate exceptional skills in decision-making, problem-solving, managing change, planning, managing conflict, and evaluating

Model personal and professional ethics, integrity, justice, and fairness and expect the same behaviors from others

Promote a school culture of learning, respect and interpersonal effectiveness.

Make and communicate decisions based upon relevant data and research about effective teaching and learning, assessment, leadership, management practices, and equity

Encourage and inspire others to higher levels of performance, commitment, and motivation

Protect the rights and confidentiality of students and staff

Must be willing to work in/with and support a collaborative model

Possess exemplary ability to communicate orally and in writing

Ability to read, interpret, apply, and explain rules, regulations, policies, and procedures

Ability to cope with crisis situations

Mobility to traverse all areas of work sites

Ability to travel to other sites/locations

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