Jay Public Schools
Job Description
Special Education Director
Reports to: Superintendent
Supervises: All special education staff
Qualifications: Valid Oklahoma teaching certificate
Valid Oklahoma adminstrator's certificate - recommended
12 months successful experience as a special education teacher - recommended
Thorough knowledge of federal/state laws re: special education
Job Goal: Oversee the district’s special education programs and services within the district’s budget.
Employment Terms: 11-month contract
FLSA Classification: Exempt
Evaluation: Annually by superintendent
Physical Demands: This is an overview intended for compliance with the ADA – it is not an exhaustive list of the duties to be performed. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions of a specific position.
Regular Requirements: Stand for extended periods; twist at the neck and trunk; bend at the waist; stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl; reach with hands and arms overhead, above shoulder and horizontally; lift/move up to 50 pounds; handle objects and tools with hands and operate equipment; repetitive use of fingers and hands to operate equipment
Occasional Requirements: Ability to administer CPR
Visual Requirements: Close, color, peripheral, depth perception, ability to adjust focus
Hearing/Speaking Requirements: Adequate to exchange information
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Provide leadership in the development and evaluation of the district’s special education services, including planning, compliance, monitoring, testing, personnel, and budgeting.
- Work with school staff, parents and other professionals to resolve special education concerns and problems.
- Ensure that district special education files are in compliance with all state and federal laws governing special education students.
- Annually evaluate special education office personnel. Annually review teacher files and consult with building principal regarding special education teacher performance issues.
- Assist principals and teachers in evaluation and discipline matters involving special education students.
- Attend IEP and other special education meetings. Attend other meetings as requested by the board, superintendent or building principals.
- Contract for special education services in accordance with all applicable laws and district policies and regulations.
- Conduct training regarding special education issues as requested by the superintendent or building principals.
- Prepare all necessary reports related to the district’s special education services, including grant documents, contracts, requisitions, district-wide reports and correspondence.
- Review and submit necessary forms to the payroll clerk to ensure prompt and accurate payment to the special education secretary.
- Annually review all special education policies and procedures and submit proposed changes to the superintendent by May 1st of each year.
- Regularly participate in appropriate professional development opportunities.
- Comply with all federal, state and local laws and board policies and procedures.
- Utilize professional behavior in all school related interactions.
- Perform all other tasks as requested by supervisor.
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