Special Education Director - Douglas ESD

Douglas Education Service District
Roseburg, OR Full Time
POSTED ON 4/23/2024
    JobID: 2673

    Position Type:
    Administration
    Date Posted:
    3/5/2024
    Location:
    Roseburg, OR


    Closing Date:
    03/11/2024
    Special Education Director


    Douglas ESD is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Special Education Director. This position acts as the regional contact for Special Education services for school districts within Douglas County. It is a full-time position working 230 days per year, 8 hours per day, 5 days per week.

    STARTING SALARY: $97,623 - $110,952 per year

    Application Deadline: 03/11/2024 at 5 pm

    JOB SUMMARY: The Special Education Director will provide leadership and visions for the Special Education Department and is responsible for the efficient, effective management of all aspects of the department including planning, development, implementation, and evaluation of services.

    Equity & Inclusion: This position requires an individual who demonstrates commitment to equitable practices in education and demonstrates an unwavering commitment to eliminating academic disparities among students that exist because of race, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, or family income.

    DUTIES:
    This is not an exhaustive or all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, duties, or functions associated with the job. Full job description is attached in Applicant Tracking.
    • Establishes and maintains effective communications in an effort to keep school districts informed of the activities and needs of the program, the ESD and its services, local and regional or state and national issues and resources. Attain a collaborative working relationship between the districts and Douglas Education Service District.
    • Administers, coordinates, and supervises programs to assure compliance with local, state and federal rules and regulations and assists in preparation of state and local reports on designated reports and/or grant writing. Direct the operation of school age programs related to Special Education for children Birth through age 21.
    • Attend meetings across the region to gather input and disseminate information regarding the EI/ECSE program to school personnel, parents, the Board, and other districts for the purpose of understanding of the programs.
    • Oversees and is responsible for grant-funded programs, including reporting requirements.
    • Point of contact for all questions and concerns for Region 3 (Southern Oregon) for all five (5) county early intervention and early childhood programs.
    • Support districts with 504 guidelines.
    • Supports the organizational goals established by the Superintendent.
    • Develop and implement a continuing strategy to design, evaluate and redesign as needed, aimed at Special Education Services for school districts and other partners/agencies.
    • Develops budget recommendations and provides expenditure control on established budget for designated programs. Ability to perform work with high financial responsibility and make effective use of available resources.
    • Provides professional development and instructional leadership to special educators in meeting the needs of students.
    • Prepares documentation and reports data to the Oregon Department of Education for the purpose of providing written support, conveying information, and complying with Federal and State regulations.
    • Perform highly complex and confidential communication with staff, partner districts and other professionals.
    • Ability to demonstrate strong decision-making and able to make tough decisions.
    • Ability to work a flexible schedule and travel to and from school locations in the Douglas ESD service area and may be required to travel on overnight assignments.

    EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:
    • Master’s degree or equivalent in Special Education. (The Superintendent may accept equivalent training and experience in lieu of a Master’s degree.)
    • A current Oregon administrator’s license or eligibility to obtain the licensure.
    • Minimum of five years’ successful experience managing special programs in a highly service-oriented organization.
    • Thorough knowledge and understanding of special education law, current special education trends and best practices, instructional methods, and effective student/classroom management.
    BENEFITS: Douglas ESD offers an excellent benefit package that includes health, dental and vision. Paid holidays and sick leave provided. Retirement through the Oregon Public Employees Retirement System.

    Douglas ESD has been awarded the Douglas County Working Parents Award for 2023.



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    The Douglas Education Service District's equity vision encompasses its organizational culture and the community we are committed to serving. We envision that across Douglas ESD's geography and programs that people are thriving. We believe by prioritizing diversity, equity, and inclusion, we are building a stronger organization that is innovative, responsive, and in service to our current and next generation of leaders.
    Douglas ESD policy provides veterans and disable veterans with preference as required by law.

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