Director of Special Education

Position Type:

Administration/Director

Date Posted:

11/12/2025

Location:

School Administrative Offices

Closing Date:

Untill Filled

2120 DIRECTOR OF SPECIAL EDUCATION

GENERAL DEFINITION AND CONDITIONS OF WORK

Performs difficult professional and administrative work planning, directing and supervising the development and implementation of a total instructional program for students with disabilities; does related work as required. Work is performed under the general supervision of the Chief Academic Officer. Supervision is exercised over special education coordinators, professionals, teachers, psychologists, educational diagnosticians, therapists and related staff

This is sedentary work requiring the exertion of up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and up to 10 pounds of force frequently or constantly to move objects; work requires grasping and repetitive motions; vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word; visual acuity is required for depth perception, preparing and analyzing written or computer data, determining the accuracy and thoroughness of work, and observing general surroundings and activities; the worker is not subject to adverse environmental conditions.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/TYPICAL TASKS

This position description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, knowledge or skills associated with

Planning and supervising the implementation of special education curricular programs and related staff development activities,

Organizes and supervises the development, implementation, and monitoring of programs, services, activities and curriculum for special education students;

Confers with special education parents and staff regarding inquiries and concerns;

Collaborates and consults with other staff to coordinate the division instructional program;

Consults with and responds to principals regarding special education concerns on legal and regulatory issues, staffing, instructional issues, discipline, attendance zone and compliance issues and parents concerns;

Serves as the division designee, in consultation with SPS Legal Services, for all special education related legal matters (i.e. state, federal, and/or VDOE corrective action, state complaints, OCR reviews, VDOE audits);

Monitors and maintains compliance with state and federal regulations;

Develops, monitors and administers the special education budgets;

Prepares required state and federal reports;

Develops and recommends policies and procedures relating to special education issues;

Plans and conducts special education and related instructional professional development activities for staff;

Interviews and recommends special education staff members;

Supervises and evaluates special education evaluation teams, instructional coordinators, instructional specialists, clerical support personnel and other direct report staff;

Attends staff, School Board, SEAC advisory, community group and related meetings;

Performs related tasks as required.

Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.

NOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Comprehensive knowledge of curriculum and program development for students with disabilities

Thorough knowledge of the principles, practices and procedures of school administration;

Thorough knowledge of the practices, methods and techniques used in special education process for diagnostic and evaluation procedures;

Ability to develop and present ideas effectively, orally and in written form;

Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with associates, School Board members, parents and the general public.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from an accredited college or university with major course work in the appropriate educational specialty.

Educational Level: Master's Degree in Education; Doctorate degree preferred.

Considerable experience in special education including some supervisory experience in special education administration.

Building Administration level and/or Division Level experience preferred.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Possession of postgraduate professional license with endorsement in approved academic area.

FLSA STATUS

Exempt

AA/EOE STATEMENT

This employer does not knowingly discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, or national origin.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

Salary: $126,975 - $193,701

Contract: 12 Months Employment

Benefits: Employer Portion Paid Retirement, Life Insurance, Contribution to Medical Insurance, Sick Leave and Annual Leave

JOB REVISION INFORMATION

Created:

Revised: 11/2025

Thank you for your interest in Suffolk Public Schools. We look forward to receiving your application.