Status
Administrative
Salary Level
Administrator’s Salary Schedule
Work Year
12 Months
Qualifications
Master’s Degree in Administration
Valid Arizona Special Education Teaching Certificate required.
Valid Arizona Administrator’s Certificate
Minimum of three (3) years successful experience as a classroom teacher in field of exceptional education
Extensive educational background in Special Education
AZ IVP Fingerprint Card
Other qualifications as the Board may deem appropriate
Job Goal
To provide support for continuous student learning and achievement through research based and data driven decision making practices as supported by the district mission and vision and “Embracing change for student learning” and WRUSD School Reform initiatives.
Essential Duties
Contributes to the development of the total school philosophy of education.
Assists in adaptation of school policies to include special education needs.
Recommends policies and programs essential to meeting the needs of exceptional children
Keeps informed of all legal requirements governing special education and school health.
Provides leadership in establishing new programs and developing improved understanding of existing program.
Assists in developing plans for physical facilities and makes recommendations on design, furnishings and equipment as it relates to special education students.
Develops and initiates survey programs for continuous identification of exceptional children.
Serves as consultant to curriculum development committees.
Assists in recruitment, selection and recommendation for hiring of special education personnel.
Supervises and coordinates special education classroom programs.
Evaluates existing programs as an ongoing responsibility and recommends change and/or additions as necessary.
Establishes procedures for placement, evaluation, assignment and reappraisal of students with regard to the special education services program.
Develops procedures for referral, securing medical reports, psychological examination and placement.
Supervises and coordinates home instruction for homebound or hospitalized students.
Evaluates and recommends continuing employment of special education personnel.
Plans and supervises an orientation program for new special education services personnel.
Assumes responsibility for compiling, maintaining and filing all reports, records and other documents legally required or administratively useful.
Develops and maintains complete and cumulative individual records of all children receiving services or enrolled in special classes.
Supervises preparation of attendance reports and similar data necessary for the reimbursement of funds, collecting or tuition for out-of-district students and similar fiscal matters.
Arranges for the transportation of all children placed in special classes.
Develops budget recommendations and provides expenditure control for existing budgets for special education with assistance from the Business Manager.
Keeps informed of the state of financial aid special education.
Interprets goals/objectives and programs of the special education services to the Board, administration, staff and community at large.
Maintains a permanent inventory of equipment purchased for special education.
Establishes procedures for requisitioning, ordering and paying for special education equipment and supplies.
Approves all supplies materials and texts used by the special education staff.
Evaluates on an ongoing basis, the total special education program, curriculum, procedures and individual student’s needs and achievements.
Makes recommendations on design, furnishings, equipment and location of new special education facilities.
Consults with parents of students enrolled in the program.
Assumes responsibility for own professional growth and development; for keeping current with the literature, new research findings and improved techniques; and attending appropriate professional meetings and conventions.
Plans, develops and coordinates a district-wide system of health services.
Assumes responsibility for adhering to state and federal guidelines and regulations affecting school health programs.
Adheres to state and federal mandates and school district policies and procedures affecting special education.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Certificates/Licenses
Valid Drivers License preferred
Physical Effort
Physically comfortable, normal office work
Working Environment
Normal office conditions
Supervision Given
Special Education Staff
Supervision Received
Superintendent