Director of Special Education

Chesterfield County Public Schools · Central · $112,172–$190,693 (stated in the posting)

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General Description:

This position directs the planning, design, delivery, monitoring, and program assessment of special education services for more than 8,800 students with disabilities throughout the school division. The Director performs work under federal and state regulations, federal and state guidance, division departmental policies, and established objectives, and interprets policy on its own initiative. This position works collaboratively, as decisions and actions impact the entire system; contacts are regularly and frequently made at all organizational levels within and outside the school system to execute and explain programs and policies. The position directs and evaluates the work of highly technical or professional support staff.

Job Description:

Essential Job Functions: 

Budgetary Responsibility: 

This position is responsible for managing the budget for the Office Department of Special Education, including federal and state grants and local funds. The position also directs the development and monitoring of the departmental budgets.

Report Preparation:  

Prepares reports for Virginia Department of Education, Office of Special Education Programs, school division, school board and the Office of Civil Rights; Prepares appropriate periodic federal, state, and local reports as required

Equipment Operation: 

Uses standard office equipment and equipment related to education

Contacts:  

This position makes frequent contact with all levels of Chesterfield County Public Schools (CCPS) personnel, including legal counsel, and maintains a communication network with other Special Education Directors within Region One and the state.

Work Direction/Supervision:  

This position provides work direction to all special education department personnel, and supervises and evaluates all Central Office special education personnel. 

Decision Making:  

This position requires a very high level of judgment and independent decision-making. Ongoing evaluation of operations and issues is required to make judgments involving Chiefs, Directors, and the Superintendent, particularly with special education legal matters.

Formal Policy-Setting Responsibilities:  

Responsible for submitting recommendations for policy and/or procedures in the implementation of special education services

Physical Demands: 

Must have the ability to sit and stand for extended periods of time; exhibit manual dexterity to use a telephone, to enter data into a computer terminal; to see and read a computer screen and printed material with or without vision aids; hear, understand speech and speak in audible tones so that others may understand clearly at normal levels indoors and on the telephone. Physical agility to lift up to 25 lbs. bend, stoop, sit on the floor, climb stairs, walk and reach overhead. 

Work Environment: 

The employee regularly works in a school or office setting.  The noise level is typically quiet to moderate.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: 

Comprehensive knowledge of special education statutes, regulations, policies and procedures.  Considerable knowledge of child growth and development, total school operation and group dynamics.  Demonstrated ability to provide effective leadership and to develop and implement comprehensive special education programs, policies and procedures; to plan, organize and direct a complex organizational component.    Demonstrated ability to listen and communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.  Demonstrated ability to direct and evaluate a diversified professional staff and carry out directives.  Demonstrated ability in decision making, problem analysis, conflict resolution, collaboration, interpersonal relationships and long range planning and forecasting. Knowledge and experience in the supervision of large-scale provision of services for students with disabilities. 

Additional Job Requirements:

A Master’s Degree in Education or a related field is required. The candidate must hold a valid postgraduate professional license with endorsements in Exceptional Education and Administration and Supervision. Three to five years’ experience as a school principal or in a division-wide administrative or supervisory position is required. A valid Virginia Driver’s license is required. This position requires the incumbent to drive. 


Preferred: Doctorate in Education or a related field

Applicants considered for employment must successfully complete the following background investigations/tests:

Compensation

$112,172.42 - $190,693.15

Hours Per Day

8

Days Per Year

260

Benefits

Chesterfield County Public Schools offers a wide variety of benefits to employees.  Benefit offerings may differ based upon full-time and part-time employee status.

Chesterfield County Public Schools assures Equal Employment Opportunities for employees as required by Federal and State Orders and Laws.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential tasks. This job description is intended to accurately reflect the position activities and requirements.  However, administration reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and assign other duties as necessary.  It is not intended to be and should not be construed as an all-inclusive list of all the responsibilities, skills, or working conditions associated with the position and does not imply an employment contract.

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