Description
Link to apply: https://www.applitrack.com/camas/onlineapp/
Reports to: Director of Student Services
FLSA Status: Exempt
Schedule: Full-time, 260 days per year
Salary: $171,884 - $180,478
General Purpose: The Assistant Director of Student Services leads and supports the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of high-quality programs and services for students. This role provides direct, comprehensive support to district staff and leads instructional practices and program implementation in collaboration with district leadership and teaching staff. The Assistant Director also plays a key role in ensuring compliance with state and federal requirements for all programs within Student Services.
Essential Functions:
Assists the Director in collaboratively organizing, administering, and supervising the effective delivery and legal compliance of special programs for children ages birth through 22.
In conjunction with the Director, ensures that student services programs and activities align with district, state, and federal requirements and supports the completion of required state and federal reporting.
Provides professional collaboration, support, and direct supervision of assigned school psychologists, occupational therapists, speech-language pathologists, physical therapists, behavior specialists, and office support staff.
Provides professional development and assists in the hiring and evaluation of special education teachers and related service providers, including training, guidance, and compliance related to federal and state programs overseen by the department.
Assists in providing administrative professional development, supervision, and oversight of district student services programs, including Special Education, Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS), Title IA, Learning Assistance Program (LAP), Section 504, Multi-Lingual Learners (MLL), Highly Capable (Hi-Cap), and Nursing Services.
Serves as a resource to parents regarding program standards, requirements, and legal issues related to student services programs.
Maintains current knowledge of emerging special education issues, policy and case law changes, and effective instructional practices for students with disabilities to support a high-quality program.
Assists the Director in researching and developing policy for special services programs to ensure consistency and compliance with state and federal regulations.
Works collaboratively with administrators to support district goals and initiatives and ensure alignment of educational programs, services, and operations.
Monitors district decision-making processes to ensure the consistent use of data in determining student supports and services across programs.
Performs other related duties as assigned by the Director of Student Services to support efficient district operations.
Successful performance of this position requires an individual who can demonstrate the following competencies:
Problem Solving: Identify and resolve problems in a timely manner with minimal supervision. Gather and analyzes information and maintains confidentiality.
Interpersonal Skills: Remains open to ideas, exhibits a cooperative attitude. Demonstrates exemplary customer service and ability to facilitate crucial conversations and develop and maintain positive relationships with others throughout the Camas School District and community.
Effective Communication: Articulate and appropriate verbal and written communication skills.
Planning and Organizing: Ability to organize and prioritize activities effectively and efficiently.
Quality: Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness and monitors own work to ensure quality.
Adaptability: Adapts to changes in the work environment, manages competing demands, and is able to deal effectively with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
Dependability: Regular reliable attendance, follows direction, and solicits feedback.
Confidentiality: Maintain employee and employer confidentiality and handle confidential matters in an ethical and professional manner.
Leadership: Demonstrates qualities of confidence, expertise, and initiative in leading staff.
Qualifications:
Current Washington State Administrative credential or other state equivalent with the ability to get a Washington credential.
Master's degree in Education, Special Education, Psychology or related specialty.
A minimum of five years of successful experience as a special education teacher or educational staff associate is required. A minimum of three years of successful experience as a special programs administrator is preferred.
Strong expertise and experience in curriculum development and program innovation for special populations.
Knowledge and experience related to IDEA statutes, Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS), Response to Intervention (RTI), Positive Behavioral Intervention Support (PBIS), and best practices in special education. Experience developing and coordinating programs for children with a variety of disabilities.
Working knowledge of special education laws, rules, and regulations.
Strong written and verbal presentation skills.
Demonstrated ability to manage people and programs.
Strong supervisory and organizational skills.
Experience facilitating positive communications with staff, administration, school board, and the community.
Ability to use multiple forms of technology to include assistive technology for students, IEP Online, MS Word, MS Excel, Outlook, Power Point, and student data systems.
Physical Requirements/Environmental Conditions:
Requires prolonged sitting or standing.
Must work in noisy and sometimes crowded environments.
Travel to other district schools and facilities
Working evenings and weekends on occasion
This position involves approximately 60% sitting, 20% walking, and 20% standing in a generally clean and healthy environment.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
The Camas School District complies with all federal and state rules and regulations and does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, honorably discharged veteran or military status, sexual orientation including gender expression or identity, the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability in its programs and activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. This holds true for all district employment and educational programs. The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination:
Title IX Compliance Officer: Amie Stewart (360) 335-3000 Ext. 89960
ADA Compliance Officer: Allan Fleck (360) 335-3000 Ext. 79974
Section 504 Coordinator: Allan Fleck (360) 335-3000 Ext. 79974
Civil Rights Compliance Officer: Katie Seidl 360-335-3000 Ext. 74956
HIB Compliance Officer: Derek Jaques 360-335-3000 Ext. 77154
Inquiries regarding compliance and/or grievance procedures may be directed to the school district's Title IX/ RCW 28A.640 & ADA compliance officer and Section 504 coordinator.
Benefits:
School Employee Benefit Board (SEBB) Eligibility determination: All eligibility determinations are based on rules in Chapters 182-30 and 182-31 of the Washington Administrative Code (WAC). If the position is anticipated to work a minimum of 630 hours in a school year, then that position would be deemed benefit eligible. SEBB benefits include medical, vision, dental, long-term disability and life insurance. Supplemental coverages are also available.
Retirement Eligibility determination: A certificated position participates in the Teacher Retirement System (TRS) which requires at least 5 months of 70 or more hours of compensated employment during a school year to be eligible for Washington State Retirement. A classified position participates in the School Employee Retirement System (SERS) if the position is expected to require at least 5 months of 70 hours or more for two consecutive years (initially) of employment.
Acknowledgment
I understand that this is not an exhaustive list of the duties expected for successful performance. I understand that the Camas School District has the ability to change this job description, and that after notification of such change, my continued employment indicates acknowledgment and acceptance of the conditions of the position.
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Requirements
Qualifications:
Current Washington State Administrative credential or other state equivalent with the ability to get a Washington credential.
Master's degree in Education, Special Education, Psychology or related specialty.
A minimum of five years of successful experience as a special education teacher or educational staff associate is required. A minimum of three years of successful experience as a special programs administrator is preferred.
Strong expertise and experience in curriculum development and program innovation for special populations.
Knowledge and experience related to IDEA statutes, Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS), Response to Intervention (RTI), Positive Behavioral Intervention Support (PBIS), and best practices in special education. Experience developing and coordinating programs for children with a variety of disabilities.
Working knowledge of special education laws, rules, and regulations.
Strong written and verbal presentation skills.
Demonstrated ability to manage people and programs.
Strong supervisory and organizational skills.
Experience facilitating positive communications with staff, administration, school board, and the community.
Ability to use multiple forms of technology to include assistive technology for students, IEP Online, MS Word, MS Excel, Outlook, Power Point, and student data systems.
