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Job description
Minimum Qualifications:
Appropriate certifications and training as outlined by the Georgia Professional Standards Commission; Effective written and oral communication skills; Ability to work in and foster a positive work environment; Ability to work as an effective member of the administrative team
Duties & Responsibilities:
Interprets the intent of federal and state legislation and regulations to principals, teachers, parents, and the community, and the continuum of services provided for exceptional students
Manages and directs the daily operations of the Special Education department
Supervises and evaluates employees within the Special Education Department
Supervises the coordination of Special Education services districtwide
Coordinates the development and implementation of IEPs
Supports behavioral intervention strategies district-wide
Manages the special education budgeting process
Supports the grant process for Special Education
Supports the allotment process for special education services
Oversees the submission of grant applications, reports, plans, and other required special education documentation
Supports the maintenance of student records for special education
Assists personnel in developing, revising, and implementing a system of professional learning activities
Monitors program initiatives in all schools on a monthly basis
Assists local school personnel in selecting and using instructional materials based on individual learning needs to access the general curriculum
Maintains a professional calendar
Maintains due process procedures for special education districtwide
Collects and records appropriate data for school improvement goals
Promotes placement of students with disabilities in the least restrictive environment
Assists with the identification of students moving through the least restrictive environment and specialized placements, district-wide
Assists with the identification process (Child Find), district-wide
Assists the Transportation Director in providing transportation for students with disabilities
Develops, implements, and edits the state performance plan as needed
Serves as a contributing member of the system leadership team
Works with Personnel and Federal Program Depts. to ensure recruitment, retention or remediation of PQ teachers
Coordinates, analyzes, and supports data collection for special education programs districtwide
Coordinates and supports transition processes, including graduation, transfer intake files, program, and level changes
Coordinates Child Find processes district-wide
Coordinates student assessment processes for students with disabilities
Assists with preschool outcomes processes; data collection, report completion, and submission
Prepares required reporting for local, state, and federal entities
Collaborates with internal and external personnel, contractors, staff, parents, and the community for implementing and maintaining services and programs
Assists with the preparation of data and provides synthesis of information for reporting Special Education components
Coordinates the procurement process for securing contractors and services related to Special Education programs
Collaborates with legal services as required
Attends and/or provides professional development to staff
Participates in a wide variety of meetings
Fields inquiries, complaints, and concerns from various sources
Other duties as assigned by the Chief Administrative Officer or Superintendent
Required Skills:
L-5 or higher in special education field
Minimum three years of supervisory experience
Minimum three years of teaching experience
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Organization and prioritization skills
Ability to make presentations using, but not limited to, technology resources
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