Special Education Director
Position Available: Special Education Director for Duchesne County School District
Location: Duchesne County School District Office in Roosevelt, UT
Job Description:
The Special Education Director is responsible for providing comprehensive services to students with disabilities throughout the district. This position is crucial in ensuring that students with disabilities receive the support and services they need to succeed academically and socially while adhering to Federal IDEA and state guidelines and requirements. The DCSD Special Education Director also manages IDEA/State grants and resources. This role involves ensuring policy compliance, providing professional development, guiding staff in equitable and inclusive practices, and overseeing Medicaid-related services.
Key Responsibilities:
- Grant Management: Manage IDEA and State grants/resources to effectively provide services to students with disabilities.
- Compliance Oversight: Maintain SPED file and policy compliance, ensuring adherence to state regulations, including UPIPS compliance (100 files annually) and Medicaid compliance.
- Medicaid Management: Oversee Medicaid claim tracking and submission, ensuring accurate and timely claims processing.
- Attend Medicaid State meetings to stay informed on regulations and best practices.
- Health-Related Services Oversight: Ensure the provision of health-related services for students with disabilities, coordinating with related service providers and school staff.
- Professional Development: Provide professional development and mentorship to Special Education teachers to enhance instructional practices and compliance.
- Guidance and Support: Assist principals and staff in implementing equitable practices for students with disabilities through Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) and Section 504 plans.
- Representation: Represent the district at state meetings and committees, collaborating with stakeholders to advocate for students with disabilities.
- Child Find Coordination: Oversee the Child Find process to identify students needing special education services.
- Conflict Resolution: Address and resolve conflicts with parents regarding special education services and support by utilizing strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Community Partnership Development: Establish partnerships with community organizations to support transition-age students with disabilities. Ability to work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders.
- Interdepartmental Meetings: Facilitate USEAM meetings to ensure effective stakeholder communication and collaboration.
- Communication: Maintain ongoing communication with staff, parents, and stakeholders via email and phone calls regarding special education services and updates.
- Administrative Meetings: Attend and contribute to administrative meetings to discuss district-wide initiatives and strategies.
- Professional Learning Communities (PLC): Participate in PLCs to collaborate with colleagues on improving instructional practices and student outcomes.
- Observations: Conduct classroom observations to provide feedback and support to Special Education teachers.
- Policy and Procedure Updates: Regularly update district Special Education policies, procedures, and guidance to reflect current best practices and regulatory changes.
Other Duties: Perform duties as the Superintendent assigned to support the district's goals and objectives.
Salary: As per district salary schedule (minimum: $93,500)
Start Date: Upcoming school year
Application Deadline: Until filled. Preferred by February 28, 2025
Application should include a letter of interest and a current resume. Those from outside the district need to complete a DCSD Employment Application and include 3 letters of recommendation.
Application may be obtained at www.dcsd.org or by calling the district office at 435-725-4500.
Please submit a DCSD application, current resume, letter of interest, and letters of recommendation to:
Jason Young
1010 E. 200 N.
Roosevelt, UT 84066
jyoung@dcsd.org