Operations Specialist - Special Education

JOB TITLE:

Operations Specialist - Special Education

REPORTS TO:

Director of Special Education

WORK DAYS:

12 Months (240 Days)

SALARY:

Classified Schedule 14-3 ($53,930-$70,933)

LOCATION:

Central Office - Special Education Department

FLSA Status:

EXEMPT

NON EXEMPT

X

JOB DESCRIPTION:
Works under supervision to provide high-level support to Special Education Department and Special Education Leadership team by identifying business challenges and opportunities. Uses data analytics to challenge assumptions and to help influence changes to operations, processes, and programs. Strategically collaborates with subject-matter experts across all Special Education and Central Office service areas on projects to clarify goals and objectives and improve overall service and operational performance of the department. Also provides communication support and project management and strategic support to the Special Education Director.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage projects assigned by Special Education Director by assisting in the planning and organizing of the assigned Special Education programs or initiatives; develop a project plan and identify team members as appropriate; lead data and strategy team and cross-functional project teams.
• Design methods to track the effectiveness of new initiatives, such as return on investment analysis and recommend decisions based on the outcomes.
• Identify project tasks and appropriate representatives to assist in completing project; identify, analyzes, measure, and manage project risks and opportunities; align work across offices-within the district as a whole- and reviews plan of action with Special Education Director.
• Perform project and data analysis, manages risks, identifies and influences necessary course corrections, creatively solves problems, and communicates program or project status and activities with Special Education Director. Assists with developing, coordinating, and recommending changes for the improvement of workflow in the program or section area.
• Leads a team for tracking all deliverables and progress made against milestones or projects; communicates findings, and provides regular updates and reports to the Special Education Director and leadership team via formal presentations or written reports.
• Ensure the right decision-makers review and provide feedback on appropriate documents and/or proposals; provides a synopsis of
• Provide support in the development and measurement of departmental smart goals, key performance indicators, and objectives; evaluates the departments performance across all areas to ensure targets and goals are met; manages the communication and regular update of all Special Education-related goals to Special Education Director and other
• Perform other duties as assigned or directed.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's Degree in Education, Business, Public Administration, Management, or related field
• Employment gained in the private employment sector may be considered.

*SUCH ALTERNATIVES TO THE ABOVE QUALIFICATIONS AS THE BOARD MAY REQUIRE.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:

• Completed Application (Teach in Alabama)
• Resume (uploaded to application)
• Three (3) returned References (Teach in Alabama)

*PLEASE ENSURE ALL INFORMATION IS CURRENT WITHIN A 6 MONTH PERIOD*

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Physical strength, mobility, dexterity, stamina, and acuity are required to perform job responsibilities.

REVISED:

May 2024

Please Note: All candidates must submit to a background check ( https://www.aps.gemalto.com/al/index_adeNew.htm ). Employment is contingent upon candidate meeting suitability criteria as established by Alabama State Department of Education. The Birmingham Board of Education does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religious preference, marital status, disability, national origin, or any other reason prohibited by state or federal law. Employees of the District are required to comply with the provisions of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act and Title IX of the 1972 Educational Amendments. Birmingham Board of Education is required by state law to verify the employment eligibility of newly hired employees by using the federal E-Verify program. New employees are required to provide a Social Security number, an unexpired identity document that contains a photograph, and other acceptable documents that establish employment eligibility. In addition to determining whether a new hire is authorized to work in the United States, E-Verify will confirm that the employee's name and Social Security number match.