• Director of Special Education

    Pulaski County Special School District (Little Rock, AR)


    POSITION TITLE: DIRECTOR OF SPECIAL EDUCATION

    QUALIFICATIONS:

    + Valid Arkansas Certification as a Supervisor for Special Education

    + Previous administrative experience

     

    REPORTS TO: Deputy Superintendent for Learning Services

     

    JOB GOAL: Provide sound educational programs for children who require

     

    at least a partially different program from a regular classroom.

    PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

    + Make recommendations for implementing special education services.

    + Work cooperatively with teachers and other instructional personnel in planning and developing the curriculum for special education.

    + Maintain information records on all special education students and assign students to special classes.

    + Develop and recommend the district's special education plan and budget to the administration.

    + Coordinate services for special education students in the district provided by other public and private agencies.

    + Assist teachers in all phases of the teaching process.

    + Maintain records and prepare reports for state and federal education agencies.

    + Maintain records and prepare reports for the various departments.

    + Assist in the writing and evaluation of special education projects.

    + Supervise the personnel of the Special Education Department.

    + Assume responsibility for the homebound teaching program.

    + Assist the Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources and principals in reviewing of applications and screening applicants for positions in special education.

    + Develop and implement in-service for all aspects of special education.

    + Supervise and administer all district instructional and supplemental programs for children with disabilities under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).

    + Perform other related duties as assigned.

    TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

    Salary Range: Teacher’s Salary Schedule x Index Factor

     

    Length of Contract: 244 contract days

    EVALUATION:

    The performance of this job will be evaluated according to the provisions of the Board's policy on the Evaluation of Professional Personnel.

     

    PCSSD does not discriminate on the basis of age, disability, race, color, national origin, or gender in any service, program, or activity (including in admission, access, treatment, employment, or vocational opportunities).

     

    Position Type: Full-time

     

    Positions Available: 1

     

    Job Categories: Administrator, Director/Coordinator/Manager