Director of Support Services

Position Type:
Administration/Director, Support Services

Date Posted:
2/24/2025

Location:
Support Services

Date Available:
07/01/2025

Closing Date:
When Filled
JOB GOAL: Under the direction of the Superintendent, provide sound educational support for children with disabilities by coordinating services and developing resources

QUALIFICATIONS (minimum)

• Master's degree with major in special education
• Meet state certification requirements
• At least six years teaching experience of which at least one year involved administration or supervision.
• Such alternatives as the board may find appropriate and acceptable

Desired

• Advanced graduate work beyond master's degree
• At least two years experience in administration

ESSENTIAL DUTIES include the following (or other duties assigned by Superintendent or Board)

• Conduct child find activities for the purpose of identifying exceptional children and developing programs to serve those identified.
• Keep informed of all legal requirements governing special education.
• Provide leadership in establishing new programs and developing improved understanding of existing programs.
• Work to develop and initiate programs for identification of exceptional children in the district.
• Assist in the implementation of supplementary procedures for referral, securing medical reports, psychological examinations, and placement of exceptional children.
• Assist in the recruitment, selection and evaluation of support service personnel.
• Plan and supervise the maintenance of record-keeping system.
• Accept responsibility for her/her own professional growth and development; for keeping current with the literature, new research findings, and improved techniques; and for attending appropriate professional meetings and conventions.
• Assist and participate in child study team meetings as needed for special education placement.
• Assist in development of instructional materials budget and submit final orders to curriculum director.
• Develop in-service training for support service personnel.
• Process and submit required reports through the superintendent to the State Department of Education for programs designed to serve exceptional children.
• Develop and coordinate VI-B budget in district. Inform and obtain approval with superintendent for implementation of budget.
• Implement district policy for referral of children to outside agencies.
• Supervise and coordinate the district support service program.
• Supervise and coordinate the district special programs (counselors, grant directors, etc.)
• Assist in the recruitment, selection, and evaluation of support service personnel.
• Evaluate on an ongoing basis the total support service program, curriculum and procedures.
• Interpret the objectives and program needs of support service to the administration and staff.
• Recommend program and budgetary needs related to support services.
• Collaborate with the district test coordinator of state-wide testing program.
• Assist with proper coding of special populations.
• Assist with the training and implementation of the Idaho Alternative Assessment.
• Assist the superintendent and other administrative personnel in the preparation and analysis of statistical data obtained from the state-wide testing program.
• Serve as the district 504 coordinator, overseeing the implementation of section 504 educational requirements.
• Perform other tasks and assume other responsibilities as may be assigned.

Starting Salary Range: $106,675.00. Salary is dependent upon level of education and administrative experience.

Application Procedure: Apply online. Please submit copies of current certificate and transcripts with application.

All recommendations for hire are tentative offers. Employment is contingent upon Board approval and successful completion of a federal background check and drug-free workplace pre-employment screening. All applicants who are being offered employment with the District must test free of drugs and alcohol as a condition of employment.