Position: Director of Special Education Term: Full-time/12-Months Classification: Certified/Exempt Location: Administration Building Qualifications: Master’s degree in Administration, required; Valid MO Administrator Certification, required; Special Education Director Certification, required (or ability to obtain); 5 years experience teaching Special Education, required; Building level principalship experience, required; Proven leadership in district level committee work; Knowledge of federal and state legislation and its impact on local policy and practice Supervisory: Yes Reports to: Director of Student Services Code: 002-2329-6112-1000-00000-1-000 Job Code: 1061 General Expectations: Supports the mission of Joplin Schools. Supports the value of education. Become familiar with, enforce, and follow all applicable Board policies and regulations, administrative procedures, other directions given by district administrators and supervisors, and state and federal laws. Properly supervise students at all times, if applicable to essential job functions. Obey all safety rules, including rules protecting the safety and welfare of students. Care for, properly use, and protect school property. Maintain courteous and professional relationships with students, parents/guardians, other district employees and the public. Communicate effectively with supervisors, department staff, all members of the school district, and community as required. Provides excellence in customer service both internally and externally. Complies with privacy rights and safeguards confidential and/or sensitive information pertaining to staff and students. Reacts to change productively and receive and transmit constructive criticism as it relates to job duties. Actively participate in professional development and obtain skills and information necessary to effectively perform job duties. Conduct all official business in a professional and timely manner, utilizing district technology resources. Arrive to work and leave work at the time specified by supervisors and attend all required meetings pertinent to the position. Maintains accurate records and filing systems for accountability and audit purposes as required by law and Board policy. Solve practical problems utilizing math functions as needed to complete job duties. Read and interpret documents such as work orders, safety rules, and handbooks and apply to job duties. Essential Functions: Serve as the Director of Special Education to provide leadership and support to schools with Special Education programming for students, curriculum implementation, material selection, and feedback for decision making to instructional staff and administration. Assist the Director of Student Services, Assistant Superintendent of Learning Services and Curriculum Coordinators to assure that curriculum and instructional practice provide both equity and excellence for all students, including those with disabilities. Assist the Director of Student Services in developing, monitoring, approving, and in the disbursement of the annual budget for Special Education. Annually evaluate the effectiveness of third-party contracts and assist the Director of Student Services in modifying contracts as needed, while bringing recommendations to the Board of Education for consideration. Collaborate with the Director of Student Services to coordinate and approve the purchasing of supplies, materials, and equipment for all Special Education areas. Supervision and coordination of effective and efficient departmental operations and directly supervise and evaluate the related services staff (SLPs, OT, COTAs, PTs, PTAs, TVI, and TDHH), and other non-certified staff as assigned. Oversee and evaluate the work of special education process coordinators. Assist in the coordination of all K-12 Special Education Programs, and collaborate in their development and continuous improvement planning processes. Assist in the recruitment and hiring of staff for school-year and summer program positions. These positions include Special Education Teachers, licensed support staff, pupil support assistants, and related service providers. Monitor compliance with Special Education due process requirements, staff caseloads, and continuum of services within the District. Oversee and coordinate the effective and efficient operation of District CBSS programming. Track and maintain balanced student caseloads within the district. Ensure the efficient use of TherapyLog to maximize Medicaid reimbursement. Oversee the special education Extended School Year (ESY) program. Assist in the arrangement of in-service and professional development opportunities for special education teachers, paraprofessionals, and related service providers. Provide assistance, as requested, to the Director of Student Services with Multi-Tiered Systems of Support throughout the district and provide guidance and support at the building level where needed. Ensure equity and collaboration between departments and systems when addressing student needs. Respond to district level Special Education concerns from parents, patrons, and community members. Mediate situations as necessary. Carry out all other duties as assigned. Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk, talk, and hear. The employee frequently is required to stand or sit. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and depth perception. The employee must be able to lift 25 pounds. Attendance: Regular and consistent attendance is an essential function of this position. The work conditions and environment described here are representative of those that an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Conditions and Environment: The individual who holds this position will regularly work in a school environment that is noisy and active. Occasionally the individual will be required to work outdoors for short periods of time to perform such tasks as loading and unloading students from district transportation and supervising recess. Note: The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees, and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer. Joplin Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not illegally discriminate in its programs, services, activities or facilities. Joplin Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not illegally discriminate in its programs, services, activities or facilities.

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The Trenton R-IX School District is currently accepting applications for the position of Director of Special Services. Responsibilities of the Director of Special Services include: 1. Director of Special Education A. Evaluate and supervise certified Special Education instructors. B. Evaluate and supervise para-professionals. C. Evaluate and supervise 1 secretary. D. Complete evaluations for district's special education students. E. Evaluate IEPs for the district's special education students. 2. Pre-School Director A. Evaluate and supervise certified Pre-School instructors. B. Evaluate and supervise Pre-school para-professionals. C. Evaluate and supervise two P.A.T. instructors. D. The Trenton R-IX Pre-School has a current enrollment of 90 students. Students attend 1/2 days. 1. District Assessment Coordinator 2. Homeless, ELL, and Migrant Student Coordinator. The Trenton R-IX District has an enrollment of 1000 students grade K-12, with an additional 90 students enrolled in the Pre-School program. Applicant must have certification by the Missouri State Department of Education. Advanced degrees are preferred.

Director of Special Services Position Job Description:  The Wellington-Napoleon R-IX School District is seeking a dynamic, student centered, Director of Special Services for the 2024-2025 School year.   The Director of Special Services oversees the Special Education and 504 programs, ensuring FAPE and equitable educational opportunities to all WN Students. Additionally this position oversees Federal Programs, Food Service, Parents as Teachers, and is the Homeless Liaison for the WN R-IX School District.   Additionally coaching is available in the areas of: Baseball, Assistant Football, and MS Girls Basketball.  Wellington-Napoleon R-IX is located just east of suburban Kansas city in Lafayette County, MO. We are a small rural district serving 380 students PK-12.  In the 2024-25 school year we will be transitioning to a Four Day Calendar.  District Amenities include: Four Day School Week  Off ALL Mondays, with the exception of one scheduled PD day per month.  Small Class Sizes – Capped at 20 for PreK Competitive Salary including participation in the Teacher Baseline $38,000 Grant Extremely Supportive School Board, Parents, and Community Very Low Discipline Rates Supportive Administration in a Collaborative Learning Community Environment Career Ladder Click the link below to start the application process.  https://www.wntigers.net/vnews/display.v/ART/63e667177795a

Knob Noster Public Schools is seeking a dynamic leader to serve as Director of Student Services for the 2024-2025 School Year, following the retirement of our current director. Knob Noster Public Schools consistently performs at the top of the state and ranked as the Number 1 rural high school in Missouri for College and Career Readiness for the last two years by U.S. News and World Report. Knob Noster offers a progressive and innovative approach to our student services department to ensure the needs of all students are met. Knob Noster Public Schools is the resident district of Whiteman Air Force Base, home to the strategic B-2 Stealth Bomber mission. KNPS serves a 70% military-connected student population, making it one of a handful of heavily military-impacted schools in the nation. The Air Force recently ranked Whiteman Air Force Base as Number 1 out of all 154 Air Force installations in the country in regard to quality of public education. The successful candidate will demonstrate diverse professional knowledge, a vision of excellence, a student-centered focus, a positive, team-oriented attitude, and the capacity and commitment to elevate Knob Noster High School to the next levels of success. The successful candidate will demonstrate a honed focus on the ongoing identification, recruitment, and retention of unique human capital capable of achieving excellence in academic, athletic, and extracurricular programs. A details job description may be accessed by clicking HERE. Interested, qualified candidates are encouraged to apply online at www.knobnoster.k12.mo.us. A competitive compensation package commensurate with experience and credentials will be offered with a salary range of dependant upon experience, along with a highly-desirable work calendar. Prior successful experience as a lead principal is preferred, but not required. This position will remain open until filled. The links below provide insight into the culture of our district, our academic performance, and our close partnership with Whiteman Air Force Base as we work together to provide excellence in education for our students. Partnership of Excellence Highlight Video Partners in Innovation Highlight Video DODEA Grant Announcement Highlight Video Forbes Highlight Article Knob Noster Public Schools - Our Mission Is Student Success!

The Paris R-II School District is currently accepting applications for the position of Special Education Director for the 2024-2025 school year. The position is a full time position. Candidates must have or be able to obtain a valid Missouri certificate. We are looking for energetic, team-oriented individuals to make a difference in the lives of our children as we “Build a Foundation for a Positive Future.” Please submit a cover letter, resume, letters of recommendation, and a completed application to Aaron Vitt, Superintendent, Paris R-II School District, 740 Cleveland Street, Paris, MO 65275. Applications may be obtained from the Paris R-II website at: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1bi3nUdaa0foBukY8jMttZElmaTF_cA-W/view Complete files may be submitted to: Paris R-II School District, 740 Cleveland Street, Paris, MO 65275. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. The Paris R-II School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, or disability.