Special Services Director

ppApplications will be accepted beginningbr/ bFriday, September 11, :00 AM /bbr/(Central Standard Time) /p pJob Description /p pbPosition: /b Special Services Director /p pbFor Whom/What Responsible: /b Overseeing of staff, regulations and budgets of programs assigned to the position such as special education, federal programs, migrant, homeless, foster care, ELL, PAT and school based therapy. /p pbQualifications: /b Valid Missouri special education administrator or proof of ability to attain. /p pbPrimary Responsibilities: /b Grants Management /p pStaff Supervision: Educational Policy /p pParent Community Involvement /p pbEssential Job Functions: /b /p ul libGrants Management /b /li liCoordinate federal, state, and discretionary grants and entitlements for special services. /li liCoordinate and manage special services grant budgets to meet needs to district. /li liStay abreast of all federal program regulations to ensure district compliance. /li liAttend necessary state and regional meetings. /li liWork with district colleagues to plan effective implementation and record-keeping for grant compliance. /li liPrepare necessary year-end reports for federal program grants. /li liSupervises preparation of core data and similar reports necessary for reimbursement of funds, receipt of entitlement grants, collection of tuition for out-of-district students and similar fiscal matters. /li liDevelops budget recommendations and provides expenditure control on established budgets for special education and support services. /li liKeeps informed regarding state and federal financial aid for special education services. /li liMaintains a permanent inventory of equipment purchased for special education and support services. /li liMonitors the Parents as Teachers Program in the areas of record keeping and budget. /li liStay abreast of all federal program regulations to ensure district compliance. /li liAttend necessary state and regional meetings. /li liAssists in the development of school policies and programs which promote the inclusion of students with disabilities in the general education program provided to all students. /li liKeeps informed of all the legal requirements governing special education and shares this information with administration and staff. /li liProvides leadership in establishing new services and refining existing services for students with disabilities and special needs. /li liDevelops and initiates survey and screening programs for continuous identification of exceptional children. /li liFacilitates procedures and processes for the screening, referral and identification of students with disabilities in accordance with state and federal regulations. /li liCoordinates a continuum of services and educational placements for students with disabilities and special needs. /li liEstablishes necessary procedures for referral and cooperative planning with other agencies, both local and state, that provide services to children. /li liAssumes responsibility for compiling, maintaining, and filing all reports, and other documents legally required or administratively useful. /li liDevelops and maintains complete and cumulative individual records of all students receiving special education services. /li liEvaluates on an ongoing basis the total special education and support services program. /li libStaff Supervision: Educational Policy /b /li liEvaluates individual job performance of special education staff, and collaborates with school administration in the job performance evaluation of special education staff assigned to school sites. /li liAssists in the recruitment, selection and recommendation for hiring of special education, related service and support service staff. /li liActs as hearing officer, 504 coordinator for the district. /li liParticipates in the planning and implementation of staff development related to students with disabilities and special needs. /li liComplies with good safety practices. /li liComplies with all district rules, regulations, and policies. /li liParticipates in administration meetings, board meetings and other appropriate meetings. /li liWorks with staff to ensure appropriate certification. /li liDemonstrates effective communication and human relations skills. /li libParent Community Involvement /b /li liArranges for transportation of all students placed in special classes outside their attendance area and for those who require special transportation as a related service. /li liInterprets the objectives and programs of special education and support services to the Board, the administration, the staff, and the public at large. /li liParticipates in the planning and implementation of staff development related to students with disabilities and special needs. /li liWorks with parent groups and advocates.. /li liSeeks to mediate and resolve parent complaints regarding special education procedures or services. /li liOrganizes Parents as Teachers annual programs. /li liParticipates in the district’s pre-school screening program /li liAssists in making appropriate referrals for Parents as Teachers’ families. /li liParticipates in DESE and Parents as Teachers National Center in service training as needed for the program. /li liDemonstrates the ability to work cooperatively with staff, program participants, school personnel, and community members. /li liAssumes responsibility for own professional growth. /li liCompletes required district needs assessments for special services /li liDemonstrates effective human relations and communication skills. /li liConducts yearly program evaluations of assigned programs. /li liCompletes required program reports. /li liOther duties as assigned by the superintendent. /li libOther Responsibilities /b /li liAcademic testing if needed /li liInterpreting testing results /li liEvaluating Special Education Teachers and Paraprofessionals using the District designated evaluation system /li liCoordinate with Occupational Therapist and Physical Therapist to provide services for students /li liCompletes required program reports. /li liOther duties as assigned by the superintendent. /li /ul pbTerm of Employment: /b /p pRenewal at the February board meeting. /p pCompensation and Benefits determined annually by the Board of Education. /p pbEvaluation: /b /p pThe evaluation is conducted by the superintendent according to board policies and the Concordia R-II adopted model of the performance based evaluation. /p pbBoard Adopted: /b /p p2/12/04 /p pRevised: 11/10/2022 /p pIt is the policy of the Concordia R-II School District not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age or disability in its’ programs or employment practices as required by Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, The Age Discrimination Act of 1975 and Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. /p pConcordia R-2 School Districtbr/204 SW 11th Streetbr/Concordia, MO 64020br/ br/ /p /p #J-18808-Ljbffr