Description

Requirements

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:  This list is meant to be representative, not exhaustive. Some incumbents may not perform all the duties listed while in other cases related duties may also be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Develop and manage budgets, including state and federal grants for special education, Title 1, LAP, and WA-Kids.
• Review and approve student files for special education eligibility, Title 1, LAP, 504 Plans and placement in appropriate programs.
• Supervises and evaluates district employed certificated and classified personnel assigned to special education programs as appropriate.
• Monitors district compliance of state and federal rules and regulations relating to special education, 504 Plans, Title 1, LAP, and WA-Kids.
• Monitors the quality of programs for special education students.
• Informs district staff of procedures, trends, innovations, and practices for special education students.
• Complies and completes all state and federal mandated applications and reports regarding special education program, 504 Plans, Title 1, LAP, and WA-Kids.
• Assist instructional staff in aligning curriculum, instruction, and assessment with relevant standard learning goals.
• Work with principals to develop an atmosphere of respect, interest, and enthusiasm for delivery of services to students.
• Work positively with a diverse range of parents, staff, agencies, and community members to establish healthy involvement in planning, implementation, and evaluation of programs pertaining to special education students.
• Respond to parents and building needs in a timely and collaborative manner.
• Manage resources to meet legal requirements.
• Develop and implement a data-driven program to increase student achievement and meet individual student goals.
• Professional interact with students, staff, and public.
• Develops and provides staff development.
• Manage contract services.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: 

• Master's Degree.
• Undergraduate degree with a Special Education major, Special Education endorsement or ESA certification.
• Minimum of five-year prior successful teaching or equivalent classroom/program experience.
• Demonstrated successful leadership and management qualities.
• Working knowledge of rules, regulations, and law dealing with Special Education.

REQUIRED LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS:

• Appropriate and valid Washington State Administrative Credential and certification.
• Driver's license may be required.
• CPR/First Aid may be required.

CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT:

• Criminal background clearance.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIP: Superintendent

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands 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 subject to physical exertion to manually move, lift, carry, pull or push objects or materials of at least 100 pounds. The job also requires stopping, bending, and reaching.

WORKING CONDITIONS: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• High paced environment with constant interruptions.
• Requires a great deal of energy, flexibility, and patience to meet many and varied situations.
• Must feel comfortable dealing with a diverse range of behaviors which may include upset or distraught staff and community members.

North Beach School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following employee(s) has been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination: Civil Rights, Title IX, and Section 504 Coordinator: Rhonda Ham, rham@northbeachschools.org, 336 St. Rt. 115, Ocean Shores, WA 98569, 360-289-2447.

Job descriptions are written as a representative list of the ADA essential duties performed by the entire classification. They cannot include, and are not intended to include, every possible activity and task performed by every specific employee.