Job Description:

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: 12-Month Work Calendar, Approved Administrative Compensation Plan, and Benefits in Accordance with Board Policies.

GENERAL STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITIES: 

The Director of Exceptional Student Services will supervise the personnel, educational programs and related activities for Exceptional Student Services department; respond to the directives of the Arizona Department of Education; and perform other designated general administration duties. 

PRINCIPAL DUTIES:  (essential functions)

• Provide leadership and direction for the development and implementation of Exceptional Student Education programs.
• Assist with developing educational specifications for schools. 
• Coordinate and monitor the implementation of the District’s Exceptional Student Education programs and priorities
• Develop and supervise an annual budget for ESS based on assessed needs, District goals and priorities and long- and short-term objectives
• Determine student eligibility for special programs, consistent with federal, state, and District policies, rules, and laws.   
• Assure that parents have been appropriately informed of the students’ recommended educational assignment and of their due process rights. 
• Coordinate with faculty on grant and course implementation. 
• Assist school staffs in preparing for audits and responding to citations. 
• Keep abreast of laws, regulations, and policies related to Exceptional Student Education.    
• Respond to Due Process requests, Office of Civil Rights complaints, and parental complaints beyond the school level. 
• Make and share decisions in a timely manner.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS REQUIRED:

• Knowledge of current trends and research in exceptional student education, issues related to exceptional education curriculum and instructional techniques; rules, regulations, statutes, policies, special programs, and procedures affecting disabled individuals on a federal, state, or local level.
• Knowledge of litigation affecting disabled individuals.
• Knowledge of and ability to use student database systems
• Knowledge of general safety rules and techniques.
• Knowledge of first aid and CPR.
• Knowledge of district rules of conduct.

• Skill in organize and conduct meetings, to provide conflict resolutions, to communicate, plan and disseminate precise information and interpretations of technical issues related to exceptional student education
• Skill in providing consultation and advice to teachers, parents, principals, and District staff on exceptional student education policies, procedures, rules, regulations, and laws.
• Skill in performing first aid and CPR.
• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with others.
• Skill with verbal and written communications

Salary Range:  $105,000 - $126,000 

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