Job Description:

Director of Special Education

TUSD Title: Director - Exceptional Education #8882

SUMMARY

Director of Special Education plans, directs, and administers special education programs within Tucson Unified School District. Administers the instructional and curriculum services for special populations (PreK - 12th grade). Works in collaboration with the Curriculum and Instruction Department to ensure that student instructional needs are met. Works with internal and external stakeholders to align practices and procedures. Collaborates with Principals and Teachers to identify and assess student needs. Administers programs designed to improve student achievement for Exceptional Education Students.

REPORTS TO: Senior Director of Exceptional Education

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR DIRECTOR OF SPECIAL EDUCATION

• Master’s degree in Education, Business Administration or related field
• Valid Arizona Administrative Certificate
• Valid Arizona IVP Fingerprint Clearance
• Five years of teaching experience in a K-12 educational setting
• Three years of experience developing and managing complex budgets including grant administration
• Three years of experience in management or supervision

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Consideration will be given to applicants who explicitly confirm possession of the following preferred qualifications in their resume or application.

• Doctorate degree in a related field
• Three years of experience working with Exceptional Education (Special Education) students, community, and parents
• One year of experience implementing state-level guidance to improve policies, practices, and procedures

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS AFTER HIRE

• Proof of immunity to rubeola (measles) and rubella (German measles), or proof of MMR immunization.

POSITION SPECIFICS

• Director of Special Education pay range $81,361.03 to $94,457.62/year
• **APPLICATION ON TUSD TALENT PORTAL IS REQUIRED**
• TUSD Title: Director - Exceptional Education #4933927
• EFFECTIVE: 2025-2026 SCHOOL YEAR
• LOCATION: Exceptional Education - Broadway & Park Area
• FTE: 1.0 (8 hours per day)
• START DATE: July 1, 2025
• SALARY RANGE: $81,361.03 - $94,457.62 annually
• WORK CALENDAR: 12 months

First Review of Applications will begin on February 17, 2025

Internal candidates will transfer at a rate commensurate with their bargaining unit language.

For more information on salary schedule, please reference the Employee Agreements Webpage.

Director of Special Education

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Tucson Unified School District is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination based on disability, race, color, religion/religious beliefs, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, or national origin.

• Director of Special Education pay range $81,361.03 to $94,457.62/year
• **APPLICATION ON TUSD TALENT PORTAL IS REQUIRED**
• TUSD Title: Director - Exceptional Education #4933927