Director of Special Education Job at SAU #6, Claremont, NH

  • SAU #6
  • Claremont, NH

Job Description

Director Of Special Education

School Administrative Unit #6 is seeking a New Hampshire-certified Director of Special Education to oversee all special ed programs and program implementation in Claremont's public schools. Claremont is entering a rebuilding period under new, experienced school leadership after a serious, public financial crisis. The new superintendent is seeking experienced administrators to help implement needed reforms that will improve compliance, student outcomes, and fiscal responsibility. Qualified candidates are urged to think of this as an opportunity to make a lasting difference in a school system whose staff and students deserve your leadership.

Job Responsibilities include:

Communication & Educational Programming

1. Oversee and direct the special education and 504 educational services of SAU #6.

2. Monitor and evaluate the efficacy of special education programs and services.

3. Coordinate transportation as required by IEPs and 504 plans.

4. Coordinate connections between families and community agencies.

5. Attend School Board meetings and other team/committee meetings as needed.

6. Serve as contact with the NH DOE special education consultants.

7. Other responsibilities as directed by the Superintendent.

Staff Supervision & Professional Development

8. Supervise special education district and SAU-level staff (i.e., administrative assistant, out-of-district case manager, Medicaid clerk, contracted related service providers, etc.) 9. Share supervision of school-based special education staff with building principals.

10.Maintain appropriate levels of staffing to ensure compliance with all laws and regulations regarding IDEA and 504.

11.Provide and coordinate professional development for special and general education instructional, support, and administrative staff on special education and 504 topics.

Finances & Contracts

12.Develop and monitor special education budgets, including writing and reporting in the NH DOE online grants management system.

13.Negotiate and monitor contracts with related service providers.

Compliance & Reporting

14.Complete required state reporting for special education and 504 programs.

15.Direct and address legal matters pertaining to students receiving or in the process of receiving special education and 504 services.

16.Advise and consult with all SAU #6 staff regarding educational and legal issues in the areas of special education and 504.

Reports to: SAU #6 Superintendent of Schools

Qualifications: NH Certification or eligibility for NH certification as a special education administrator; master's degree or higher; experience as a special education teacher/coordinator

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