ASSISTANT DIRECTOR, SPECIAL EDUCATION (SPECIALIZED INSTRUCTION) (#PS2858)

Position Overview

The Assistant Director of Special Education Specialized Instruction is responsible for assisting the Director of Special Education Specialized Instruction with providing appropriate special education services for all eligible students in accordance with Federal and State laws and School Board policies. In accordance with these responsibilities, the Assistant Director of Special Education Specialized Instruction directs the activities performed by select personnel assigned and provides leadership in the implementation of specialized instructional programming.

Roles and Responsibilities

The following information is intended to describe the overall nature and scope of the work being performed in relation to  the position. This is not a comprehensive listing of all responsibilities or tasks; other work may be assigned when deemed  appropriate:

• Provides leadership to address the increased need across the division for implementation of highly specialized instructional programming for students with unique instructional and behavioral needs.
• Evaluates and provides leadership for special education Supervisors within the Office of Special Education.
• Guides programming and services for students requiring significant support for the development of specialized instructional services for reading, math, writing, behavior support services (FBA/BIP, coaching and consultation for teachers, MANDT, Ukeru), social skills, executive functioning, personal/social, and transition/post-secondary instruction.
• Serves as the primary contact for specialized instruction, and implementation of innovative programming to increase the capacity at the building and division level.
• Collaborates in identifying needs for professional learning for school-based staff and stakeholders related to specialized instruction.
• Develops and maintains accountability for processes to ensure prompt and responsive communication with  parents and community stakeholders.
• Assists the Director of Special Education Specialized Instruction in development and oversight of the annual budget.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Below are the qualifications for this position:

• Postgraduate Professional License with endorsements in one or more areas of special education and/or related fields; administrative endorsement and/or special education leadership certificate preferred
• Minimum of seven years of successful experience in progressively responsible positions and administrative or program supervision
• Demonstrated expertise in instructional design, data analytics and specialized instructional programming
• Experience in leadership/administration for specialized instructional programs in a public-school setting
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, interpersonal skills, and professional and personal characteristics necessary for working effectively with school personnel and members of the community
• Strong problem-solving, organizational, communication and interpersonal skills, demonstrated experience in collaborative teamwork
• Strong ability to organize, analyze and display data in several reporting formats

Physical Requirements

The following provides a brief description of physical requirements for this position:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly talking, expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word. The employee must convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly. The employee must possess normal cognitive abilities including the ability to learn, recall and apply certain practices and policies. Frequently sitting and/or remaining in a stationary position for long periods of time. Exerting up to 25 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.

FLSA status: Exempt

Months/Days/Hours: 12 months, 248 days, 8 hours per day

Reports to: Director, Special Education Specialized Instruction

Salary Range: $115,754 - $181,976

Remote Work Eligible: Partial

Remote Work Disclosure

Employees who perform the responsibilities of the above position have been identified as having the potential to telework. Telework is defined as completing one's duties and responsibilities at a site other than one's assigned duty location. In order to be eligible for telework privileges, an employee must have demonstrated consistent, positive performance and have the support and approval of their direct supervisor. In addition, these employees must have reliable high-speed internet and a designated workspace that allows them privacy while completing sensitive and confidential work.  Employees who are non-exempt and are teleworking will work their required scheduled hours and gain approval from their supervisor if they work more than 8 hours a day or more than 40 hours in a workweek.  Teleworking privileges can be amended, changed, or revoked based upon the performance of the employee, as well as the needs of Loudoun County Public Schools.