Executive Director of Special Education (2025-2026)

Job Title : Executive Director of Special Education Wage / Hour Status : Exempt

Funding Source : Local

Pay Grade : AD 10

Department / School : Special Education

Function : Educational Services

Reports to : Chief Academic Officer

HR Date Approved : September 2016

HR Date Revised : August 2024

SUMMARY :

Responsible for the overall management of the D istricts Special Education function. Lead the strategic planning and implementation of Special Education programs. Ensure that the development and delivery of Special Education programs are effective and efficient incorporate D istrict goals and support student achievement.

The essential functions pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act may include the characteristic duties and responsibilities noted herein however this list represents examples only and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by positions found in this job description.

• Model KISD core organizational beliefs and values; perform duties effectively and efficiently for the purpose of supporting and contributing to high student achievement.
• Provide program support and service delivery; communicate effectively within and across teams and participate in cross-functional work groups.
• Maintain a commitment to the District mission; model District expectations through personal leadership and actively support the efforts of others to achieve District goals.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

Instructional and Program Management

Student Management

Budget and Inventory

Personnel Management

Communication and Community Relations

Policy Reports and Law

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INTENT AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT :

This description is intended to indicate the kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as declaring what the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position shall be. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of any supervisor to assign direct and control the work of employees under supervision. The use of a particular expression or illustration describing duties shall not be held to exclude other duties not mentioned that are of similar kind or level of difficulty.

Required Experience :

Director

Key Skills

Early Childhood Education,Classroom Experience,Education Administration,Lesson Planning,Special Education,Adult Education,Teaching,Curriculum Development,Administrative Experience,Leadership Experience,Program Development,Supervising Experience

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1