Director, Exceptional Education SY2627
Director, Exceptional EducationQualificationsMaster's degree or higherPossess Administrator's License by the State of MississippiPossess a minimum of three years classroom teaching experience, two of which must have been spent implementing and writing Individualized Education Programs (IEPs)Reports ToExecutive Director of Exceptional EducationSupervisesAssigned Exceptional Education StaffJob GoalCoordinates, assists, monitors, and evaluates all special education programsEssential FunctionsPossesses a working knowledge of current federal and state laws for students with disabilitiesAssists the Executive Director in managing the day-to-day operations of the Office of Exceptional Education ServicesEstablishes and maintains a collaborative working relationship with school administrators and EES support staff to ensure appropriate programming for students with disabilities and compliance with federal and state mandatesAssists EES staff with schools and teachers who need additional support regarding programming and complianceAddresses issues between schools and parents to appropriate resolutionsRemains abreast of best practices in exceptional education and assists with the development and implementation of professional development and district-wide programmingAssists in communicating the relationship between regular education and exceptional education programsAssists in the development of long-range plans for meeting the needs of all students with disabilitiesExhibits effective leadership skills to maximize the efficiency of the Office of Exceptional Education ServicesInitiates and assists in revising policies and procedures within the Office of Exceptional Education ServicesPerforms other related duties as requested or assigned EvaluationPerformance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy on evaluation of personnel.Salary InformationClassification:Director, Exceptional EducationScale:Classified Exempt Administrative and Executive Staff Salary ScaleGrade:HDays Employed:230 per school yearSalary:$72,656.00 annuallyOvertime:ExemptCodesMS Personnel/Accreditation Data:131001 (Special Education Supervisor)JPSD Job Position Title: