Director of Special Education Services

Primary Purpose: Direct and manage the district’s special education program and provide diagnostic evaluations and report writing. Ensure that services are provided for students with special needs and individualized education plans are provided and followed to meet the needs of all students. Oversee ARD Process. Write and manage related grants and budgets and assure compliance with all state, federal and local requirements.

Qualifications/Credentials:

Master’s Degree

Educational Diagnostician

Special Knowledge and Skills:

• Knowledge of federal and state special education law
• Understanding of the individual needs of exceptional students
• Ability to communicate and collaborate with all levels of students with special needs and their parents/guardians
• Ability to interpret and implement policy and procedures
• Ability to provide educational diagnostician services for the district
• Ability to interpret data
• Ability to manage budget and personnel
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Grant writing and application/Compliance
• Knowledge of the ARD process and guiding principals and laws
• Knowledge of Child Find and Transition services
• Knowledge of the Legal Framework
• At least a foundational understanding of district budget process and spending guidelines

Salary: Based on Years of Experience serving as a director/diagnostician

Contact: Darrian Dover or Shannon Henderson

ddover@qcisd.net, shenderson@qcisd.net

903.796.8256

P.O. Box 128

Queen City, TX 75572

All applicants must complete and application which may be obtained from the Region 8 Service Center Job Board.

Acceptable submissions will include an application, resume, college transcript and certifications.

In its employment practices, Queen City ISD does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, handicap, or age as required by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended; Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972; the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, as amended; and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended.

En sus prácticas laborales, Queen City ISD no discrimina por motivos de raza, color, origen nacional, sexo, discapacidad o edad, según lo requiere el Título VI de la Ley de Derechos Civiles de 1964, según enmendada; Título IX de las Enmiendas a la Educación de 1972; la Ley de Discriminación por Edad de 1975, según enmendada; y la Sección 504 de la Ley de Rehabilitación de 1973, según enmendada.