Albuquerque Public Schools
DIRECTOR: RESOLUTION - SPECIAL EDUCATION
Albuquerque Public Schools, Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States, 87101
To provide leadership, oversight of all functions of resolution
This position has been reposted. Previous applicants will be considered and do not need to re-apply.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Shares the responsibility for the and effectiveness of resolution management.Facilitates implementation of legal requirements as outline by Executive DirectorAsissts in design and implementation of systems to ensure compliance with federal indicators.Follows Special Education policies and procedures to ensure federal, state and district compliance.Implements strategic plans to assure compliance with district, state and federal regulations.Assists in oversightof the implementation of goals in administrative and compliance areas.Implements OCR plans and other agency plans that involve Special Education.Coordinates and aligns Special Education activities with other Directors.Coordinates and facilitates implementation of legal requirements for units managed.Coordinates and oversees the processes required for hearings, complaints and settlement agreements.Actively supports and leads staff to support district goals.Disseminates district information in a timely and positive manner.Maintains effective communication with legal representatives, 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:
Ability to provide leadership in working with students, staff, parents and others.Ability to develop and maintain team environments within the departmentKnowledge of strategic planning processes.Previous experience dealing with Special Ed litigation at a district levelREQUIREMENTS:
Degree in Education or related field.Holds or is eligible for a New Mexico Administrators licenseHolds a New Mexico Special Education license5 years of leadership experience in an educational setting providing services for special needs studentsKnowledge of Special Education, including legal/regulatory issues, service delivery models, evaluation processes, and issues related to the implementation of a Continuous Improvement Model.Knowledge of current and effective practices, programs and services to special needs populations.Knowledge of federal and state regulations as they pertains to litigation, complaints and and mediationPossesses the interpersonal skills to effectively mediate and facilitate in situations related to compliance
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 15SALARY: $96,822.07DAYS: 256HOURS: 8START DATE: ASAPADA Compliance
This position has been reposted. Previous applicants will be considered and do not need to re-apply.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Shares the responsibility for the and effectiveness of resolution management.Facilitates implementation of legal requirements as outline by Executive DirectorAsissts in design and implementation of systems to ensure compliance with federal indicators.Follows Special Education policies and procedures to ensure federal, state and district compliance.Implements strategic plans to assure compliance with district, state and federal regulations.Assists in oversightof the implementation of goals in administrative and compliance areas.Implements OCR plans and other agency plans that involve Special Education.Coordinates and aligns Special Education activities with other Directors.Coordinates and facilitates implementation of legal requirements for units managed.Coordinates and oversees the processes required for hearings, complaints and settlement agreements.Actively supports and leads staff to support district goals.Disseminates district information in a timely and positive manner.Maintains effective communication with legal representatives, 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:
Ability to provide leadership in working with students, staff, parents and others.Ability to develop and maintain team environments within the departmentKnowledge of strategic planning processes.Previous experience dealing with Special Ed litigation at a district levelREQUIREMENTS:
Degree in Education or related field.Holds or is eligible for a New Mexico Administrators licenseHolds a New Mexico Special Education license5 years of leadership experience in an educational setting providing services for special needs studentsKnowledge of Special Education, including legal/regulatory issues, service delivery models, evaluation processes, and issues related to the implementation of a Continuous Improvement Model.Knowledge of current and effective practices, programs and services to special needs populations.Knowledge of federal and state regulations as they pertains to litigation, complaints and and mediationPossesses the interpersonal skills to effectively mediate and facilitate in situations related to compliance
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 15SALARY: $96,822.07DAYS: 256HOURS: 8START DATE: ASAPADA Compliance