Executive Director of Special Programs

Job Description Position: Executive Director of Special Programs Department: Special Programs Wage/Hour Status: Exempt Immediate Supervisor(s): Superintendent Pay Grade: Per DISD Compensation Manual Days Employed: Per DISD Compensation Manual Position Summary Direct and manage the district's special education, dyslexia, and school health programs to ensure provision of needed services for students with special needs Provide individualized programs to meet the needs of all special needs students while ensuring compliance with all state, federal, and local requirements Qualifications Education/Certification: Master's degree in educational administration Texas mid‑management or other appropriate Texas certificate Valid Texas teaching certificate with special education endorsement Special Knowledge/Skills: Knowledge of federal and state special education law Understanding of the individual needs of students with special needs Effective communication with all levels of special needs students and their parents Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills Ability to manage budget and personnel Ability to interpret data and implement policy and procedures Conflict resolution skills with administrators, parents, teachers and staff Experience: Minimum of 5 years teaching experience Minimum of 3 years campus administrator experience (preferred) Major Responsibilities & Duties Program Management Direct and manage the district’s special education, dyslexia, and school health programs Oversee development and implementation of special education curriculum and instructional programs Monitor effectiveness of special education programs through systematic evaluation Ensure compliance with federal/state laws and regulations regarding special education Manage student record‑keeping system, ensuring confidentiality and compliance Monitor participation of special education students in the state assessment system Personnel Management Recruit, select, train, supervise and evaluate special education staff Prepare and review job descriptions for the special programs department Conduct staff conferences to discuss performance and develop improvement objectives Make recommendations for staff placement, transfer, retention and dismissal Fiscal and Facilities Management Develop and administer the special education budget Prepare applications and reports for federal/state funds Monitor program expenditures and maintain fiscal control Work with administrators to design facilities meeting special education needs Monitor ADA compliance and accessibility requirements Student Services Oversee the ARD (Admission, Review, Dismissal) process district-wide Ensure effective implementation of student behavior management systems Coordinate transition services for special education students Monitor implementation of IEPs and student progress Communication and Community Relations Serve as district liaison to community agencies Maintain professional relationships with staff, parents, and the community Represent the district professionally in special education matters Demonstrate openness and effective communication with stakeholders Working Conditions Maintain emotional control under stress Frequent district‑wide and occasional state‑wide travel Occasional prolonged and irregular hours Standard office environment with computer and peripherals Light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds) Perform additional duties as assigned. Job Requirements Master’s degree preferred Citizenship, residency or work visa required Contact Information Kim Rich, Executive Director of Human Resources Education Service Center Email: View email address on click.appcast.io #J-18808-Ljbffr Young World Physical Education