Special Education Director - Ozark, United States - Arkansas Department of Education

Description

Ozark School District

Position Title: Special Education Director

Reports to: Superintendent

The Special Education Director, District 504 Coordinator, and ALE Director is a licensed, certified administrator who provides leadership to coordinate and supervise the effective delivery of all specialized educational settings.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following, but are not limited to other duties as assigned.

• Develop Budget for VI-B, ARMAC, Medicaid, OWL Transition. Attend training and file all required documentation for budget approval with DESE throughout the fiscal year to include but not limited to: Budget, MOE, Cognos Reports, AFR Reports, Amendments, Statement of Assurances
• Meet all DESE data reporting requirements: Financial, Cycle Reports Data, Cycle Data Review in My Sped, Test Data in eschool, Student enrollment in School Age Program, Disproportionality (APR) and Significant Disproportionality, School Surveys/Worksheets: Private School, Home School, In/Out School Roster, In/Out State Roster, Deaf Blind, Early Childhood, Excess Cost, Time Certification, Medicaid Certification, ARMAC Certification, etc
• Oversee invoices for VI-B, ARMAC, Medicaid and OWL. Ensure bills applied to appropriate accounts, coded correctly and forwarded to accounting for payment. Monitor budgeted amounts and file amendments when needed.
• Facilitate and participate in district and building level professional development. Provide PD and training for special education compliance, rules/regulations, etc., for teachers, administrators, bus drivers and paras: Seas Attain, IEPs, due process, behavior, confidentiality. Ensure paras have required training to meet DESE certification requirements.
• Schedule and facilitate transfer conferences and evaluation programming conferences for all PreK-12 grades. Monitor 3 year reevaluation/review of existing data files. Hold referral, revocation and reevaluation conferences, separate programming and parent/teacher conferences when needed. Attend annual review, at risk of failure, separate programming and any additional conferences at student/parent/teacher request.
• Serve as ARMAC Coordinator: Maintain district roster, annual testing, review district reimbursement, district certification, monitor responses from participants.
• Annually order and distribute supplies and equipment for special education personnel: electronic/technology equipment, protocols, masks, gloves, faces shields, wipes, classroom supplies. Maintain VI-B equipment purchase list and storage location. Maintain confidentiality of all special education records and ensure safe destruction of personal files.
• Serve as a member of the District Curriculum Team and District Mental Health Coordinator.
• Oversee contracts with and payments to related services providers and school based mental health providers. Related services providers include occupational therapy, physical therapy, audiology and vision services.
• Maintain a specialized transportation list and communicate with the Transportation Department to determine needs of students with disabilities riding buses.
• Interview applicants with building principals/team and verify certification. Maintain a file of qualified applicants for special education positions.
• Conduct child find activities for early childhood and school age throughout the year.
• Coordinate and Lead 504 for the District
• Coordinate and lead Alternative Learning Programs for the district. Work with ALE teachers and staff to ensure all standards for enrollment and classroom environments are met. Ensure state funding is maximized to support personnel and student needs.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES The Director of Special Education and District 504 Coordinator manages and supervises teachers and therapists who serve special education students. The Director is responsible for implementing and maintaining age 3-21 Special Education programs and services in conformance to district, state, and federal objectives and laws; planning, designing, and implementing all phases of service provided by the Special Education staff; serving as a resource to patrons, school personnel, and the Board; and maintaining adequate staffing to ensure objectives of programs and services are achieved within budget. This position reports directly to the Superintendent.

QUALIFICATIONS

• A desire to work with students, parents and teachers.
• Punctual and regular attendance.
• Accept supervision and suggestions.
• Ability to develop and maintain good relationships with peers, co-workers and parents.
• Good physical health/condition to meet the demands of long hours.
• Maintain a positive attitude toward students and parents, and a cooperative attitude with co-workers.
• Ability to professionally communicate with students, co-workers, parents and community.
• Maintain confidentiality pertaining to students and staff.
• Adheres to state and federal laws, regulations and guidelines.
• Display leadership skills and effectively communicate and present information in multiple settings including professional development
• Skillful as evidenced by: technology skills, communication skills, collaboration skills, interpersonal skills, experience with facilitation of adult learners, time management, planning and organization
• Ability to use good judgment in making decisions
• Willingness to lead a "quick response" team of technicians - in support of teaching and learning

EDUCATION, CREDENTIALS and/or EXPERIENCE

• Valid Arkansas Educator and Administrative License in Special Education
• Masters Degree or higher in Special Education and/or Administration
• Classroom experience in K-12 setting

The Ozark School District assures Equal Employment Opportunities and equal education opportunities for employees and students as required by Federal and State Orders and Laws. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential tasks. This job description is intended to accurately reflect the position activities and requirements. However, management and administration reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and assign other duties as necessary. It is not intended to be and should not be construed as an all-inclusive list of the responsibilities, skills, or working conditions associated with this position.