Douglas County School District

Assistant Director- Special Education. Oversees the training, data reporting, behavior support, and restraint practices in the district.. CO Administrator License (Special Education Director) - Colorado Department of Education or CO Principal License - Colorado Department of Education. CO Administrator License - Colorado Department of Education, CO Principal Licensure - Colorado Department of Education, Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) - Douglas County School District (DCSD), Special Education Generalist license - Colorado Department of Education. This position is eligible for health, vision, dental, health savings account (HSA), flexible spending accounts (FSA), District paid and voluntary additional (supplemental) life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance, short and long-term disability, critical illness and accident voluntary insurance, employee assistance program (EAP), voluntary 401(k), 403(b) and 457 retirement plan options.

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Please complete this application using your full legal name as it appears on your government issued forms of identification when you have time to go from start to finish. Application details cannot be saved along the way, and you must complete and submit the application in one sitting. If you leave your computer and return later, you may time out. REMINDER: Current DCSD employees must apply through their district log-on, this application is for external candidates only! Job Posting Title Assistant Director- Special Education Job Description Oversees the training, data reporting, behavior support, and restraint practices in the district. Work could include: <ul><li>Communicating with school personnel as a follow up to a report</li><li>Training and retraining teams on CPI or equivalent practices</li><li>Analyzing the data around district practices</li><li>Collaborating with district leaders with a specific focus on behavior support and restraint practices</li><li>Co-supervising specialized programming options that support student behavior and mental health </li></ul>Minimum Education Or Formal Training <ul><li>Preferred- Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) Certified Trainer or Equivalent or willingness to obtain</li><li>Preferred- Special Service Provider (SSP) , Special Education Generalist, or Related Field Teaching license </li></ul>Licenses & Certification <ul><li>CO Administrator License (Special Education Director) - Colorado Department of Education or CO Principal License - Colorado Department of Education</li><li>Preferred- Special Service Provider (SSP) , Special Education Generalist, or Related Field Teaching license </li></ul>Equipment & Vehicles Used <ul><li>Employee will be expected to use their own vehicle and access all locations throughout the district </li></ul>Supervisory Duties <ul><li>Supervision of staff such as program leads, support staff, and others as assigned. </li></ul>Essential Environmental Demands <ul><li>Mostly clean and comfortable </li></ul>Essential Physical Requirements <ul><li>Occasional lifting five (5) to ten (10) pounds</li><li>Frequent sitting</li><li>Occasional bending, squatting, or standing </li></ul>Responsibilities Position Specific Information (if Applicable): Demonstrate a solid foundation for leadership by: (a) demonstrating a comprehensive knowledge of special education organization, programs, laws and best practices; and (b) setting high standards and a positive direction for special education consistent with the values, mission and vision of the district and State of Colorado Perform other related duties as assigned or requested Provide aily/weekly contact and visits to school sites for observation, feedback, team meetings, etc. Maintain consistent communication with district and school leaders. Certifications CO Administrator License - Colorado Department of Education, CO Principal Licensure - Colorado Department of Education, Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) - Douglas County School District (DCSD), Special Education Generalist license - Colorado Department of Education Education Skills: Collaborative team player, Effective oral and written communication skills, Maintains a generally positive attitude, Observes all District policies and procedures, Strong organizational and time management skills, Verbal and written communication skills in English and a demonstrated ability to read and comprehend written/graphic and oral instructions Position Type Regular Primary Location: Wilcox One Year Only (Yes Or No) No Scheduled Hours Per Week 40 Fte 1.00 Approx Scheduled Days Per Year 260 Work Days <ul><li>(260 days indicates a year-round position. Time off [or Off-Track Days] are then granted based on the position. Any exceptions to the normal off-track time will be noted in the Additional Position Details section above, as scheduled work days.) </li></ul>Minimum Hire Rate $78,304.21 USD Annual Maximum Hire Rate $99,905.37 USD Annual Full Salary Range $78,304.21 USD - $121,506.53 USD Annual <ul><li>All salary amounts listed above are based on a full-time (1.0) FTE. If applicable, part-time salaries will be prorated according to the assigned FTE. </li></ul>Benefits This position is eligible for health, vision, dental, health savings account (HSA), flexible spending accounts (FSA), District paid and voluntary additional (supplemental) life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance, short and long-term disability, critical illness and accident voluntary insurance, employee assistance program (EAP), voluntary 401(k), 403(b) and 457 retirement plan options. There is also a voluntary 403(b) savings plan with up to 4% District match for up to 5 years from date of hire. Time Off Plans This position is eligible for paid off-track, sick and personal time. This position will be open until filled, but will not be open past: September 3, 2024

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