QUALIFICATIONS:                Kentucky Certification for the Director of Special Education 

 

REPORTS TO:                         Director of Special Education

 

RESPONSIBILITIES:              

 

Use district data to disaggregate test scores for students with disabilities to determine areas of need and develop plans for improvement.

 

Work with principals, central office administrators and special education personnel to develop collaborative programs that ensure access to the general curriculum for students with special needs.

 

Consult with special education personnel regarding procedures, technology, record keeping and implementing Individual Education Programs.

 

Data collection for required federal, state and local reports.

 

Communicate with community agencies, private schools, and organization that serve students with special needs to ensure transition procedures are followed.

 

Develop in-service training and staff development for district personnel involved in the provision of special education.

 

Act as Chairperson of Admission and Release Committee meetings.

 

Develop and continue open communication with parents of children with special needs in the district: both in joint training with personnel and consultation. 

 

Facilitate Child Find for the district.

 

Assist with annual budget and expenditures.