#955 Assistant Director of Special Education

Assistant Director of Special Education
 

JOB DESCRIPTION QUALIFICATIONS:

         Masters Degree from an accredited institution.

         Kansas Certification in Building Leadership & Special Education.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

         Knowledge of research, trends, and best practices in Special Student Education.

         Knowledge of state laws, regulations, federal laws, rules and regulations applicable to Special Education.

         Knowledge of Early Childhood Special Education

         Skill in behavior modification

         Skill in writing IEPs

         Skill in drafting procedures to provide special education services.

         Skill in administration and supervision of the Special Education program, staff, budgeting, and facilities.

         Ability to maintain positive working relationship with staff, school center personnel and community.

         Ability to mentor new teachers.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

1.      Initiate new programs

2.      Plan and direct services for all alternate school & ECSE staff.

3.      Work closely with school personnel.

4.      Supervise operations of the cooperatives alternative school.

5.      Supervise and evaluate certified staff.

6.      Provide leadership in program evaluations and follow-up procedures.

7.      Ability to mentor new special education teachers

8.      Coordinate integration of special education into the total school program.

9.      Provide leadership in curriculum development, Positive behavior support, & Behavior modification.

10.  Work to maintain good public and community relations.

11.  Interview instructional candidates for Special Education areas

12.  Supervise record keeping of students in the program.

13.  Interact with parents, outside agencies, businesses and community to enhance the understanding of system initiatives and priorities and to elicit support and assistance.

14.  Keep SPED Director informed of potential problems or unusual events.

15.  Serve on coop, state or community councils or committees as assigned or appropriate.

16.  Assist in the interpretation of programs, philosophy and policies of the system to staff, students, parents and the community.

17.  Work closely with System and school staffs to support school improvement initiatives and processes.

18.  Keep informed and disseminate information about current research, trends and best practices in areas of responsibility. 
 

Apply online at:
https://www.applitrack.com/haysusd489/onlineapp/ 
 

Benefits Information

Salary Information

Employer Information

 

Hays School District has about 3,000 students that are enrolled in a high school, middle school, four elementary schools, and an alternative school. The staff of Unified School District No. 489 are recognized throughout Kansas and across the nation as leaders in educational excellence.

Hays Public Schools enjoy tremendous support from the community. Through this support, USD 489 is able to offer programs like all-day, kindergarten, the smallest class sizes in the state for districts our size, and a longer school year. An extensive special education program serves children with special needs. Early childhood programs serve children and their families in a three-county area from before-birth to age six. Technology, throughout the district, is used to supplement and strengthen the instructional program. The most noticeable aspect of our technology is in our ratio of students to computers. At Hays High and the middle schools it is 1:1; and 2:1 in the elementary schools.

While doing an excellent job on the test score race, the staff continues to seek to develop the creativity, curiosity, and problem solving skills of students as well. The challenges of the future are best dealt with by applying creativity and foresight to a solid foundation. We are equipped at USD 489.

To learn more about our schools, visit our website at www.usd489.com