Director of Inclusive Education

ADMINISTRATIVE VACANCY ~ DIRECTOR OF INCLUSIVE EDUCATION

CAESAR RODNEY SCHOOL DISTRICT

OVERVIEW: This is a full-time position as Director of Inclusive Education. The successful candidate will provide leadership in program development, compliance monitoring, coordination and/or implementation in those areas which provide services for all students including children with special needs.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master's Degree or Doctorate in Education;
• Eligible for Certified Central Office Personnel;
• Eligible or willing to work toward certification as Special Education Director;
• Three years of K-12 special education classroom experience;
• Three years of successful administrative experience in education preferred;
• Ability to manage diverse tasks simultaneously;
• Commitment to excellence in public education; and
• Ability to function efficiently in a collaborative decision-making environment.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide oversight and leadership of the district's Early Intervention Program, ensuring effective implementation, coordination, and compliance with applicable state and federal requirements.
• Provide oversight and supervision of the district's professional services staff, including school nurses and related service staff, ensuring effective coordination, support, and delivery of services.
• Provides leadership and vision to ensure continuous organizational development and improvement.
• Keeps abreast of community services and resources; develops partnerships with parents, businesses/organizations, and other agencies in order to build awareness, develop support, and share resources.
• Collaborates effectively with district staff, families, special education teachers, and the community for the purpose of planning, developing, implementing, maintaining, and evaluating educational services and/or programs.
• Implements conflict resolution skills in a variety of situations with staff, families, and the community.
• Directs personnel, for the purpose of delivering services which conform to established guidelines.
• Evaluates district and school special education programs and monitors the implementation of special education and compliance with regulations in each location, for the purpose of carrying out and achieving objectives within area of responsibility.
• Facilitates meetings and processes, for the purpose of implementing and maintaining special education and social emotional wellness programs and services of the district which achieve desired objectives.
• Manages fiscal resources from district funds and grants, prepares budgets and directs spending, and monitors maintenance of effort, for the purpose of fiscal efficiency in providing required services.
• Prepares documentation and reports data for the purpose of providing written support, conveying information, and complying with Federal and State regulations.
• Communicates information on programs, services, and regulations to school personnel, parents, the Board and other districts for the purpose of understanding of the programs.
• Recruits, hires, supervises, and evaluates district-level special education and other school support staff, as needed.
• Manages special education complaints, for the purpose of providing required services.
• Coordinates with outside agencies to provide services to students and staff, for the purpose of offering appropriate services.
• Maintains a high level of knowledge regarding developing special education issues, changes in the laws and case law, and educational methods of educating students with disabilities, for the purpose of managing an excellent special education program.

Internal Candidates may submit a letter of interest, updated resume, three (3) current letters of recommendation and a copy of a current Administrative certificate to Roger Holt, Director of Human Resources, AND Julie Lavender, Supervisor of Human Resources, OR apply online to be considered.

SALARY: In accordance with the State of Delaware and local salary schedules, based on experience and degree. Benefits package included.

PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS:

• Individuals must provide official transcripts, if applicable, updated resume, and three (3) letters of recommendation.
• All persons employed by the Caesar Rodney School District are required to submit a criminal background check and a tuberculosis test.
• Anyone offered employment is required to provide the following: proper identification (Social Security Card and Driver's License), documentation of eligibility for employment in the U.S.A., completion of I-9 form, and completion of paperwork for the Delaware Child Protection Registry.

ADA ACCOMMODATIONS DISCLOSURE:
Under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the Caesar Rodney School District is required to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified employees with disabilities, unless doing so would pose an undue hardship. Qualified employees must have the requisite skills, experience, education, and licenses for the job, and must also be able to perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodations.

The Caesar Rodney School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in employment or educational programs, services or activities based on race, color, gender, religion, national origin, veteran or marital status, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identification or genetic information in accordance with state or federal laws. Inquiries about compliance should be made to the Title IX, District 504 and ADA Compliance Officers: Paul L. Dunbar Administration Building, 7 Front Street, Wyoming, DE 19934. Phone (302) 698-4800.