DIRECTOR: SUPPORT AND ACCESS - SPECIAL EDUCATION

To provide leadership, oversight and supervision of all functions of Special Education.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Supervises and manages staff including Audiologists, Interpreters, D/HH Itinerant Teachers, Orientation and Mobility Specialists, Brailists, VI Itinerant Teachers and other assigned staff
• Co-supervises Assistive Technology and Fabrication Lab
• Maintain organization of required equipment orders for technology and materials necessary for compliance of IEP goals, evaluation, distribution, and training of students and staff.
• Manage and monitor caseloads and delivery of services across the district.
• Oversees equipment and material inventory and distribution.
• Assumes the responsibility for the integration and effectiveness of all programs managed through the Special Education department.
• Ensures effective systemic goal development, budgeting and outcome evaluation of departments in Special Education.
• Assures the development and maintenance of a continuous improvement model through the close integration of activities conducted by Special Education departments.
• Coordinates and facilitates implementation of legal requirements for units managed.
• Provides overall leadership, budget management, and program and fiscal accountability Provides assistance to leadership for budgets and funding in the district.
• Develops and implements strategic plans to assure compliance with district, state and federal regulations.
• Creates, promotes and oversees the implementation of goals in administrative and instructional areas.
• Supervises and manages diagnostic staff and diagnostic hubs.
• Implements OCR plans and other agency plans that involve Special Education.
• Implements and maintains goal setting for Special Education programs.
• Coordinates and aligns Special Education activities with other Directors.
• Participates in mediations/resolutions of Special Education issues.
• Actively supports and leads staff to support district goals.
• Disseminates district information in a timely and positive manner.
• Leads specific district projects that are designed to meet district goals as directed and assigned by supervisor.
• Serves as a member of the Executive Director's Management Team.
• Develops and maintains effective communication with parents, community and APS staff.
• Interacts with individuals and groups inside and outside the district to ensure district goals regarding Special Education are met.

PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND EXPERIENCE:

• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Flexibility, organization, decision-making and problem solving skills.
• Interpersonal skills with diverse populations in-person and on the telephone.
• Ability to meet deadlines, work on multiple projects and coordinate the work of others.
• Knowledge of word processing, database and spreadsheet software.

• Knowledge of Special Education, including legal/regulatory issues, service delivery models, evaluation processes, development of grant applications, budget/finance management and issues related to the implementation of a Continuous Improvement Model.
• Knowledge of strategic planning processes.
• Knowledge of current and effective practices, programs and services to special needs populations.
• Ability to provide leadership in working with students, staff, parents and others.
• Ability to develop and maintain team environments within the department and within school clusters.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Degree in Education or related field.
• Five years of experience in an educational setting providing services for special needs students, including teaching experience in a leadership capacity.
• Current NMPED School Administrator's License
• NM PED Special Education License or other closely related field

CONTACT INFORMATION:
Contact: Teise Reiser Ferrell at / teise.reiser@aps.edu
APPLY TO:

www.aps.edu District Support application. A cover letter, resume and any other supporting documents MUST be submitted prior to 4:00 PM on the closing date of the advertisement for the application to be considered complete.

ADDITIONAL INFO:
GRADE / LEVEL: DSE 15
SALARY: $96,822.07
DAYS: 256
HOURS: 8
START DATE: ASAP
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