Assistant Director, Special Education

JobID: 1012 Position Type: Administrative - Licensed Date Posted: 3/12/2024 Location: Lane ESD - Main Campus Closing Date: 04/14/2024 Assistant Director, Special Education Position Type: Licensed Administrative; Exempt FTE: 1.
0 FTE Salary: $132,592 -152,977 (based on 2024-25 salary schedule) Duration: Permanent Start Date: As mutally agreed upon selection Calendar: 260 day Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision insurance, paid leaves and holidays, Public Employee Retirement (PERS).
Notes: Complete job description is attached.
Please ensure that your cover letter explains how your experience and interest make you an ideal candidate for this position.
TITLE: Assistant Director, Special Education POSITION PURPOSE: The position provides leadership support for the Director in all areas of Special Education service and operations and serves as acting director during the Director’s absence.
The incumbent must be able to apply equitable and inclusive instructional practices and actively contribute to developing and maintaining a community of belonging within ESD Special Education programs and support the ESDs goal/vision to eliminate academic disparities among students because of race, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, or socio-economic status.
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES Assist the Director in employment, assignment, discipline, or discharge of Service Area employees in accordance with ESD policies, federal and state statutes and the current ESD labor contract.
Demonstrate and apply knowledge of effective special education research and practices in the provision of quality services to students.
Responsible for direct supervision of assigned program staff.
Provide leadership and/or direction for assigned special education programs.
Manage projects and work teams designed to carry out assigned organizational functions.
Assist in development of long and short-term plans to provide special education-related services to the ESD and local districts.
Act as a liaison for special education issues between Lane ESD and appropriate state and federal agencies as assigned.
Demonstrate skills in communication with staff and constituents.
Assist in development and implementation of the Special Education Service Area plan to continuously upgrade the knowledge and skills of employees.
.
Assist in development and implementation of evaluation and redesign of Special Education Service Area services to local districts as assigned.
Supports consistent interpretation and administration of ESD policies, practices, and procedures in the SErvice Area.
Develop and administer assigned Service Area operating budgets in accordance with ESD policies and procedures.
Assist in monitoring implementation of employee evaluation as required by the adopted evaluation programs.
Assist with highly complex and confidential communication with staff, constituent districts and other professionals.
Serve as a positive member of the agency administrative team and provide leadership in developing and maintaining interdepartmental cooperation.
Actively participate in and provide leadership to professional associations appropriate to the Service Area.
Perform at a high level of independence and decision making.
Perform work with high financial responsibility and consequence of error.
Perform other duties and assume other responsibilities as assigned by the Director.
WORK EXPECTATIONS Effectively engage with individuals in a culturally appropriate and responsive manner.
The employee will demonstrate professionalism and appropriate judgment in behavior, speech, and dress in a neat, clean, and appropriate professional manner for the assignment and work setting.
Utilize appropriate equipment and software as established for agency use as well as other equipment and software appropriate to the assignment.
Maintain regular and punctual attendance.
Confer regularly with immediate supervisor.
Follow all District work procedures and reasonable requests by proper authority.
Perform program responsibilities in accordance with statutes, administrative rules, policies, and collective bargaining agreements.
QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS Education and Experience 1.
Master’s Degree from an accredited institution in Special Education with specialization in at least one area of Special Education; 2.
A valid Oregon administrative license; 3.
Five (5) years teaching and/or consulting in Special Education; 4.
Two (2) years of successful experience managing special education programs in a highly service oriented organization.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities 1.
Ability to plan and administer the service area budget process and to make effective use of available resources.
Successful experience in managing fiscal, personnel, and purchasing functions within an equivalent organization.
2.
Ability to communicate openly, honestly and directly and demonstrate high level writing and verbal skills.
3.
Ability to build work groups of highly skilled employees into cohesive teams.
4.
Ability to understand and complete tasks and give direction in a manner easily understood by employees.
5.
Ability to discern important ESD and constituent district issues and work as a partner to build programs.
6.
Ability to delegate appropriate responsibility and authority to employees and to regularly monitor progress of their work.
7.
Ability to build and maintain working relationships with similar entities to develop joint programs beneficial to all.
PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to bend, reach, perform repetitive motions, sit, stand, move about, hear and speak.
Employee is required to perform significant work at a computer display terminal.
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
Frequent travel to locations outside the agency for meetings and activities that may occur during the day; occasional travel for meetings and activities during the evening or on weekends.
About Lane ESD’s Special Education Services The goal of Lane ESD Special Education is to provide Lane County School Districts with services for students with special needs.
According to the IDEA Rehabilitation Act, programs must comply with federal and state laws and related Oregon Revised Statutes and Oregon Administrative Rules.
Services to Children with Special Needs with special needs, including but not limited to: - Special Education - At-risk Students - Professional development for employees who provide those services More information on Lane ESD's services can be found in the 2023-25 Local Service Plan - Year Two.
About Lane ESD In providing services to Lane County school districts, Lane ESD seeks to fulfill our core purpose of Shaping the Future: Supporting Excellence in Education.
Lane ESD employees strive to embody core values of equity, commitment, leadership, collaboration, and integrity.
The mission of education service districts is to assist school districts and the Department of Education in achieving Oregon’s educational goals by providing equitable, high quality, cost-effective and locally responsive educational services at a regional level.
The ESD partners with school districts, local universities and community college, and other community agencies in providing quality services to the component school districts in Lane County.
Lane Education Service District provides a wide array of services to the 16 School Districts in Lane County serving about 45,000 students.
Services in special education, school improvement, technology, and administrative services are designed to support districts in meeting the challenge of serving a diverse student population.
We focus on systemic school improvement, multicultural curriculum, and assisting districts in development of students who are well prepared to be global citizens.
Additional information about Lane ESD is available at www.
lesd.
k12.
or.
us Lane ESD is an equal opportunity employer, and complies with federal and state statutes which prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, handicap and marital status.
Attachment(s): Assistant Director-Special Ed - 2024.
docx JobID: 1012 Position Type: Administrative - Licensed Date Posted: 3/12/2024 Location: Lane ESD - Main Campus Closing Date: 04/14/2024 Assistant Director, Special Education Position Type: Licensed Administrative; Exempt FTE: 1.
0 FTE Salary: $132,592 -152,977 (based on 2024-25 salary schedule) Duration: Permanent Start Date: As mutally agreed upon selection Calendar: 260 day Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision insurance, paid leaves and holidays, Public Employee Retirement (PERS).
Notes: Complete job description is attached.
Please ensure that your cover letter explains how your experience and interest make you an ideal candidate for this position.
TITLE: Assistant Director, Special Education POSITION PURPOSE: The position provides leadership support for the Director in all areas of Special Education service and operations and serves as acting director during the Director’s absence.
The incumbent must be able to apply equitable and inclusive instructional practices and actively contribute to developing and maintaining a community of belonging within ESD Special Education programs and support the ESDs goal/vision to eliminate academic disparities among students because of race, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, or socio-economic status.
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES Assist the Director in employment, assignment, discipline, or discharge of Service Area employees in accordance with ESD policies, federal and state statutes and the current ESD labor contract.
Demonstrate and apply knowledge of effective special education research and practices in the provision of quality services to students.
Responsible for direct supervision of assigned program staff.
Provide leadership and/or direction for assigned special education programs.
Manage projects and work teams designed to carry out assigned organizational functions.
Assist in development of long and short-term plans to provide special education-related services to the ESD and local districts.
Act as a liaison for special education issues between Lane ESD and appropriate state and federal agencies as assigned.
Demonstrate skills in communication with staff and constituents.
Assist in development and implementation of the Special Education Service Area plan to continuously upgrade the knowledge and skills of employees.
.
Assist in development and implementation of evaluation and redesign of Special Education Service Area services to local districts as assigned.
Supports consistent interpretation and administration of ESD policies, practices, and procedures in the SErvice Area.
Develop and administer assigned Service Area operating budgets in accordance with ESD policies and procedures.
Assist in monitoring implementation of employee evaluation as required by the adopted evaluation programs.
Assist with highly complex and confidential communication with staff, constituent districts and other professionals.
Serve as a positive member of the agency administrative team and provide leadership in developing and maintaining interdepartmental cooperation.
Actively participate in and provide leadership to professional associations appropriate to the Service Area.
Perform at a high level of independence and decision making.
Perform work with high financial responsibility and consequence of error.
Perform other duties and assume other responsibilities as assigned by the Director.
WORK EXPECTATIONS Effectively engage with individuals in a culturally appropriate and responsive manner.
The employee will demonstrate professionalism and appropriate judgment in behavior, speech, and dress in a neat, clean, and appropriate professional manner for the assignment and work setting.
Utilize appropriate equipment and software as established for agency use as well as other equipment and software appropriate to the assignment.
Maintain regular and punctual attendance.
Confer regularly with immediate supervisor.
Follow all District work procedures and reasonable requests by proper authority.
Perform program responsibilities in accordance with statutes, administrative rules, policies, and collective bargaining agreements.
QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS Education and Experience 1.
Master’s Degree from an accredited institution in Special Education with specialization in at least one area of Special Education; 2.
A valid Oregon administrative license; 3.
Five (5) years teaching and/or consulting in Special Education; 4.
Two (2) years of successful experience managing special education programs in a highly service oriented organization.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities 1.
Ability to plan and administer the service area budget process and to make effective use of available resources.
Successful experience in managing fiscal, personnel, and purchasing functions within an equivalent organization.
2.
Ability to communicate openly, honestly and directly and demonstrate high level writing and verbal skills.
3.
Ability to build work groups of highly skilled employees into cohesive teams.
4.
Ability to understand and complete tasks and give direction in a manner easily understood by employees.
5.
Ability to discern important ESD and constituent district issues and work as a partner to build programs.
6.
Ability to delegate appropriate responsibility and authority to employees and to regularly monitor progress of their work.
7.
Ability to build and maintain working relationships with similar entities to develop joint programs beneficial to all.
PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to bend, reach, perform repetitive motions, sit, stand, move about, hear and speak.
Employee is required to perform significant work at a computer display terminal.
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
Frequent travel to locations outside the agency for meetings and activities that may occur during the day; occasional travel for meetings and activities during the evening or on weekends.
About Lane ESD’s Special Education Services The goal of Lane ESD Special Education is to provide Lane County School Districts with services for students with special needs.
According to the IDEA Rehabilitation Act, programs must comply with federal and state laws and related Oregon Revised Statutes and Oregon Administrative Rules.
Services to Children with Special Needs with special needs, including but not limited to: - Special Education - At-risk Students - Professional development for employees who provide those services More information on Lane ESD's services can be found in the 2023-25 Local Service Plan - Year Two.
About Lane ESD In providing services to Lane County school districts, Lane ESD seeks to fulfill our core purpose of Shaping the Future: Supporting Excellence in Education.
Lane ESD employees strive to embody core values of equity, commitment, leadership, collaboration, and integrity.
The mission of education service districts is to assist school districts and the Department of Education in achieving Oregon’s educational goals by providing equitable, high quality, cost-effective and locally responsive educational services at a regional level.
The ESD partners with school districts, local universities and community college, and other community agencies in providing quality services to the component school districts in Lane County.
Lane Education Service District provides a wide array of services to the 16 School Districts in Lane County serving about 45,000 students.
Services in special education, school improvement, technology, and administrative services are designed to support districts in meeting the challenge of serving a diverse student population.
We focus on systemic school improvement, multicultural curriculum, and assisting districts in development of students who are well prepared to be global citizens.
Additional information about Lane ESD is available at www.
lesd.
k12.
or.
us Lane ESD is an equal opportunity employer, and complies with federal and state statutes which prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, handicap and marital status.
Attachment(s): Assistant Director-Special Ed - 2024.
docx