Lynchburg City Schools
Director of Special Education
Lynchburg City Schools, Lynchburg, Virginia, us, 24513
Director of Special Education
GENERAL INFORMATION
Title: Director of Special Education
Department: Exceptional Learners
Salary Grade: ADM Schedule 9 FLSA Status: Exempt Site/Location: Central Office
Reports to: Deputy Superintendent for Instruction & Program
Date: 11/22/2024 POSITION SUMMARY
This role provides leadership, management, supervision, evaluation, coordination, and direction of all special education programs and services for all Lynchburg City School students with disabilities. Responsibilities include strategic professional development, creating and managing budgets, monitoring compliance to meet state and federal mandates, and supporting equitable, evidence-based practices and programming for academic growth and achievement, social-emotional learning, and behavior management within a multi-tiered system of support framework. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Plans, administers, and directs the division’s special education programs. Develops and administers the division’s special education Annual Plan and Report to secure funding for special education programs. Directs the preparation, completion, and accuracy of reports as required by federal, state, and local regulatory agencies. Reviews and monitors procedures for the screening, placement, evaluation, assignment, and reappraisal of students with regard to the special education program. Coordinates the development, implementation, and revision of the curriculum for special needs students in collaboration with the curriculum and instruction department. Prepares and administers the special education budget, prepares grant applications, and solicits funds to provide financial support for programs. Provides expenditure control for requisitioning and ordering equipment and materials for the special education program. Evaluates special education programs to ensure that objectives for student education are met. Assesses and identifies special education program needs and provides recommendations regarding future special education equipment, program, and personnel requirements. Ensures compliance with state and federal regulations governing special education programs and services. Interprets special education programs to the School Board, staff, and the public, including summarizing and reporting student performance data. Assists school principals with planning and implementing effective school-based special education programs. Works with principals, teachers, and members of other LCS departments to ensure horizontal and vertical continuity and articulation of instructional programs throughout the school division. Supervises, evaluates, and directs the work of special education departmental personnel, including office personnel, supervisors of special education, BCBAs, and School psychologists. Facilitates interagency planning between the school division and external service providers such as residential care facilities and day treatment facilities. Ensures accurate record keeping of students receiving special services. Facilitates a collaborative approach to support student success through programs and services involving family and community engagement. Summarizes and reports student performance data to the Superintendent. Informs the Director of Transportation of the transportation needs for students with disabilities. Serves as a facilitator for the Special Education Advisory Committee. Serves as the school division’s representative on the Community Policy and Management Team - CPMT. Models non-discriminatory practices in all activities. Performs other duties as assigned.
LYNCHBURG CITY SCHOOLS COMPETENCIES Personal Competencies
Honesty Integrity Ethical Equity Minded Emotional Intelligence Cultural Competence Safety Quality Leadership Competencies
Models Excellent Customer Service Thinks Strategically Shows Initiative Acts Decisively Communicates Effectively Works Collaboratively Resolves Conflict Proactively Functional Competencies
Technical Capabilities Computer Literacy Data Analysis and Management Fiscal Planning and Management Project Management Strategic Planning
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE Master’s degree (required), Doctorate (preferred) Virginia Professional certificate with endorsement in special education A minimum of five years of experience, including special education teaching experience and supervisory experience
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Holds a valid certification to meet state requirements. Decision-making skills are significant to the job, affecting a large segment of the organization, students, and teachers. Effective leadership qualities and personal characteristics necessary for interacting with students, teachers, and parents are a paramount component of this position. Candidate must be knowledgeable of best practices in special education instruction, teaching methodology, behavior management of students with disabilities, and the general education curriculum for students ages 2-21. Knowledge of school law, legal provisions related to child care, special education laws, and regulations are required. Candidate must be able to demonstrate the ability to function effectively as a team member in determining appropriate services for the children through such meetings as eligibility proceedings, IEP team meetings, discipline reviews, mediation, and/or due process proceedings. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY The Director of Special Education reports to the deputy superintendent. The Director will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other related duties as assigned by the Lynchburg City Schools reserves the right to update, revise, or change this job description and related duties at any time.
TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS
Travel to schools WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to frequently stand; sit; walk; talk or hear; use hands to finger, handle, type, or feel; and stoop, kneel, or crouch. Participates in the hiring process and makes hiring decisions of other employees. Instructs, trains, coaches, and mentors other employees. Schedules (determines hours worked, time off), reviews, and monitors the work of other employees. Completes written evaluations of other employees. Makes recommendations of disciplinary actions of other employees.
OTHER DUTIES Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time, with or without notice.
AAP/EEO STATEMENT LCS is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.
JOB STATUS:
OPEN
SALARY:
Please refer to LCS Employee Pay Scales found here:
LCS Employee Pay Scales . DAYS:
260 START DATE:
2024-25 #J-18808-Ljbffr
Department: Exceptional Learners
Salary Grade: ADM Schedule 9 FLSA Status: Exempt Site/Location: Central Office
Reports to: Deputy Superintendent for Instruction & Program
Date: 11/22/2024 POSITION SUMMARY
This role provides leadership, management, supervision, evaluation, coordination, and direction of all special education programs and services for all Lynchburg City School students with disabilities. Responsibilities include strategic professional development, creating and managing budgets, monitoring compliance to meet state and federal mandates, and supporting equitable, evidence-based practices and programming for academic growth and achievement, social-emotional learning, and behavior management within a multi-tiered system of support framework. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Plans, administers, and directs the division’s special education programs. Develops and administers the division’s special education Annual Plan and Report to secure funding for special education programs. Directs the preparation, completion, and accuracy of reports as required by federal, state, and local regulatory agencies. Reviews and monitors procedures for the screening, placement, evaluation, assignment, and reappraisal of students with regard to the special education program. Coordinates the development, implementation, and revision of the curriculum for special needs students in collaboration with the curriculum and instruction department. Prepares and administers the special education budget, prepares grant applications, and solicits funds to provide financial support for programs. Provides expenditure control for requisitioning and ordering equipment and materials for the special education program. Evaluates special education programs to ensure that objectives for student education are met. Assesses and identifies special education program needs and provides recommendations regarding future special education equipment, program, and personnel requirements. Ensures compliance with state and federal regulations governing special education programs and services. Interprets special education programs to the School Board, staff, and the public, including summarizing and reporting student performance data. Assists school principals with planning and implementing effective school-based special education programs. Works with principals, teachers, and members of other LCS departments to ensure horizontal and vertical continuity and articulation of instructional programs throughout the school division. Supervises, evaluates, and directs the work of special education departmental personnel, including office personnel, supervisors of special education, BCBAs, and School psychologists. Facilitates interagency planning between the school division and external service providers such as residential care facilities and day treatment facilities. Ensures accurate record keeping of students receiving special services. Facilitates a collaborative approach to support student success through programs and services involving family and community engagement. Summarizes and reports student performance data to the Superintendent. Informs the Director of Transportation of the transportation needs for students with disabilities. Serves as a facilitator for the Special Education Advisory Committee. Serves as the school division’s representative on the Community Policy and Management Team - CPMT. Models non-discriminatory practices in all activities. Performs other duties as assigned.
LYNCHBURG CITY SCHOOLS COMPETENCIES Personal Competencies
Honesty Integrity Ethical Equity Minded Emotional Intelligence Cultural Competence Safety Quality Leadership Competencies
Models Excellent Customer Service Thinks Strategically Shows Initiative Acts Decisively Communicates Effectively Works Collaboratively Resolves Conflict Proactively Functional Competencies
Technical Capabilities Computer Literacy Data Analysis and Management Fiscal Planning and Management Project Management Strategic Planning
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE Master’s degree (required), Doctorate (preferred) Virginia Professional certificate with endorsement in special education A minimum of five years of experience, including special education teaching experience and supervisory experience
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Holds a valid certification to meet state requirements. Decision-making skills are significant to the job, affecting a large segment of the organization, students, and teachers. Effective leadership qualities and personal characteristics necessary for interacting with students, teachers, and parents are a paramount component of this position. Candidate must be knowledgeable of best practices in special education instruction, teaching methodology, behavior management of students with disabilities, and the general education curriculum for students ages 2-21. Knowledge of school law, legal provisions related to child care, special education laws, and regulations are required. Candidate must be able to demonstrate the ability to function effectively as a team member in determining appropriate services for the children through such meetings as eligibility proceedings, IEP team meetings, discipline reviews, mediation, and/or due process proceedings. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY The Director of Special Education reports to the deputy superintendent. The Director will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other related duties as assigned by the Lynchburg City Schools reserves the right to update, revise, or change this job description and related duties at any time.
TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS
Travel to schools WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to frequently stand; sit; walk; talk or hear; use hands to finger, handle, type, or feel; and stoop, kneel, or crouch. Participates in the hiring process and makes hiring decisions of other employees. Instructs, trains, coaches, and mentors other employees. Schedules (determines hours worked, time off), reviews, and monitors the work of other employees. Completes written evaluations of other employees. Makes recommendations of disciplinary actions of other employees.
OTHER DUTIES Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time, with or without notice.
AAP/EEO STATEMENT LCS is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.
JOB STATUS:
OPEN
SALARY:
Please refer to LCS Employee Pay Scales found here:
LCS Employee Pay Scales . DAYS:
260 START DATE:
2024-25 #J-18808-Ljbffr