Reports to: Chief Academic Officer

General Definition of Work: Responsible for planning, administering, and directing the division’s special education programs, homebound instruction programs, and supporting instructional and school improvement programs. Formulates and interprets policies and procedures; ensures compliance with state and federal regulations; administers a budget; and supervises departmental personnel.

Essential Functions: 

• Plans, administers, and directs the division’s special education, homebound instruction for identified students, and school-based psychological services
• Develops and administers the division’s annual plan for special education
• Formulates proposals for the development and revision of policies pertaining to special education and all other programs
• Establishes 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 with instructional specialists
• Ensures compliance with state and federal regulations governing special education programs and student services
• Interprets special education programs to the School Board, staff, and the public
• Assists school principals with planning and implementing effective school-based special education programs
• Conferences with parents/guardians of students enrolled in special education programs and resolving concerns
• Serves as a facilitator for the Special Education Advisory Committee
• Evaluates special education and other programs to ensure that objectives for student education are met
• Collaborates with the Chief Finance Officer to prepare and administer 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
• Assesses and identifies special education program needs and provides recommendations regarding future special education equipment, program, and personnel requirements
• Assists the human resources department with interviewing and recommending qualified candidates for special education professional staff positions
• Supervises, evaluates, and directs the work of special education department personnel, including special education instruction support specialists, school psychologists, and related services personnel
• Supervises the development and implementation of professional development programs for special education personnel
• Directs the preparation of reports as required by federal, state, and local regulatory agencies
• Communicates with the transportation department to arrange for the transportation of special education students
• Facilitates interagency planning between the school division and external service providers such as residential care facilities, private day schools, LAUREL Regional program, and other out-of-division programs
• Serves in a division-wide capacity to oversee and support school improvement processes in the division as they relate to special education and identified liaison schools
• Actively observes and evaluates effective instructional practices in the area of special education and collaborative instruction
• Provides oversight of consultative supports provided through the Training and Technical Assistance Center (T/TAC)
• Develops, administers, and supervises summer Extended School Year programs for students with disabilities
• Supervises summer school instructional and remediation programs
• Participates in regional transition planning as a member of the Central Virginia Transition Council
• Oversees the implementation of community-based instructional programs for students with disabilities
• Performs any other related duties as assigned by the Superintendent or other appropriate administrator

Education and Job Experience: Master’s required in special education. Credential in administration and supervision required

License/Endorsements:  Endorsements in School Administration and Special Education required

Contract Period: 12 months

FLSA Status: Exempt

Amherst County Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer