Assistant Director Integrated Services (special Education) - integrated Services Department

Assistant Director Special Education/Integrated Services

Provide direct support to special education and general education teachers and paraprofessionals to maximize special education students' potential. Provide knowledge, guidance and support to building level administrators in the area of professional development, programming, and service delivery to increase student achievement. Make appropriate accommodations, address standards and support the overall learning environment. Oversee specific programming such as ESY, Summer Assessment, Transitions, etc.

Pay Range: $103,726-$143,142, based on qualifications and experience

Percentage: 100%

Work calendar days: 260

Duration of position: Ongoing

Benefits include: Health insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, PERA retirement, paid time off, short and long term disability, as well as other optional benefit elections.

Poudre School District is dedicated to affirming respect, compassion, and acceptance for all, and we celebrate diversity with regard to all backgrounds and identities. We believe that equity, diversity, and inclusion drive our success, and we encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive work environments with employees who reflect our students and enthusiastically serve them. Therefore, in all aspects of the employment process, we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, medical condition related to pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or military status, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law. PSD is committed to finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may be one who comes from a less traditional background. We encourage you to apply.

If you have a mental or physical impairment which limits one of your major life activities and require special accommodations during any portion of the application process, including testing and/or interviews, please contact us at ADA@psdschools.org. If requesting testing and/or interview accommodations, you must contact us at least three (3) working days before the interview or test date.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Serve as a liaison from the Integrated Services Department to schools. Collaborate with, coach, and educate special education teams in developing appropriate opportunities for students with disabilities. Provide Early Childhood, Elementary and Secondary program support.
2. Ensure quality transition programing for students by reviewing and evaluating documents, Individual Education Plans and behavior plans in accordance with district procedures, state rules and federal regulations.
3. Serve as a liaison to parents of students in special education programs.
4. Assist in supervision of coaches and other Integrated Services staff; Assist Director in personnel matters.
5. Oversee all out of District placements working directly with facilities that support Special Education students.
6. Conduct evaluations for select Integrated Services staff; provide input, support and assistance to school administrators on other Integrated Services staff evaluations.
7. Assist in student counts, program accountability, and data collection and analysis.
8. Conduct manifestation determinations.
9. Assist in the management of some budget areas including grant oversight and assist with staffing process related to out of district students with disabilities.
10. Work collaboratively with outside agencies.

Education and Related Work Experience:

• Master's Degree in special education with successful completion of an administrator license program required.
• Five years of special education-related experience required.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience acceptable.

Licenses, Registrations or Certifications:

• Criminal background check required for hire.
• Colorado Director of Special Education License preferred.
• Valid Colorado driver's license.

Technical Skills, Knowledge & Abilities:

• Thorough knowledge of special education programs.
• Thorough knowledge of IDEA and ECEA.
• Facilitation and conflict resolution skills.
• Knowledge of No Child Left Behind federal regulations/mandates.
• Knowledge of current PSD vision, mission, Unified Improvement Plan, Board Ends.
• A belief that all students are capable of learning.
• Human relation skills.
• Oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to set high standards and achieve them.
• Ability to show respect and sensitivity to individual needs/concerns.
• Ability to protect and maintain student confidentiality.
• Demonstrate concern for student health and safety.
• Ability to effectively communicate with leadership, staff, parents and students.
• Ability to frequently travel among district facility locations.
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality in all aspects of the job.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Ability and willingness to adhere to attendance requirements, including regular and punctual employee presence.
• Ability to promote and follow Board of Education policies, Superintendent policies and building and department procedures.
• Ability to recognize the importance of safety in the workplace, follow safety rules, practice safe work habits, utilize appropriate safety equipment and report unsafe conditions to the appropriate administrator.