Assistant Director of Special Education/Federal Programs Director

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Assistant Director of Special Education/Federal Programs Director

Salary

$111,079.13 Annually

Location

Goldendale SD

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

202201767

Department

ESA & SPECIALIZED SERVICES

Program

SPECIAL EDUCATION ESA

Opening Date

06/07/2022

Closing Date

7/21/2022 11:00 AM Pacific

Thank you for your interest in our employment opportunities. We invite you to apply to be a part of our dynamic team providing quality educational services throughout Southwest Washington, and other areas of the state. For more information review the NEOGOV Application Guide and Frequently Asked Questions. For any questions, contact hr.dept@esd112.org. 

General Responsibilities

Reporting directly to the Specialized Services Birth to 21 Executive Director and the district Superintendent, the Assistant Director of Special Education/Federal Programs Director provides educational leadership and direction for school district special education programs, and facilitates,coordinates and provides fiscal management for federal and state grant programs. The programs include, but are not limited to Title I, Migrant, and LAP. The Assistant Director of Special Education/Federal Programs Director supervises all aspects of these programs and leads the development and revisions of district implementation related to federal programs. In collaboration with district administrative team, the Assistant Director of Special Education/Federal Programs Director develops, coordinates, and implements program grants to support the system.

Assignment/Location:
We are recruiting for an Assistant Director of Special Education/Federal Programs Director to serve Goldendale School District. This position is full time, 215 days. 



A complete application will include:
  1. Work history going back 10 years (if applicable)
  2. At least three professional reference's contact information
  3. A Cover Letter expressing interest in the position
  4. A Resume that reflects work experience listed on application
  5. Evidence of a Master's degree (copy of diploma or transcripts)

Essential Functions/Other Functions

Essential Functions:
When serving as Assistant Director of Special Education:

  1. Use data, research and best practices to design and lead special education programs and services that provide special education students with a free and appropriate public education in the least restrictive environment.
  2. Coordinate programs and services to identify, assess, place and serve eligible students special education services and ensure student progress.
  3. Assign, supervise, evaluate and develop special education staff to support the educational needs of special education students.
  4. Build and maintain productive relationships and strong partnerships with families, school district staff, community agencies; and local, state and federal government entities.
  5. Manage the day-to-day special education program operations for the Special Education ESA member districts to maximize resources and assure a safe, efficient and effective learning environment for students and staff.
  6. Assure compliance with all federal, state, agency and school district laws, rules, regulations and procedures that students with disabilities.
When serving as Federal Programs Director:
  1. Collaborate with the district administrative team to develop and implement a coordinated program that meets the needs of all students.
  2. Prepare and submit annual iGrants and manages the fiscal and reporting requirements associated with the grants.
  3. Support district staff in developing a deeper understanding of students' educational needs and best practices to support their learning needs.
  4. Plans and implements training to meet program guidelines.
  5. Acts as District liaison to the State and Federal Program contacts.
  6. Participate in professional development opportunities to maintain high levels of expertise with research-based best practices for serving the students qualifying for supplemental services.
  7. Promote positive, collaborative communication and feedback loop with parents and community patrons.
  8. Work as partners with each building administrator and the building Leadership Team to support and develop long term program development.

Other Functions:
  1. Other duties as assigned.

Minimum/Preferred Qualifications & Skills

Minimum Qualifications:

  1. Hold or eligible to hold a Washington administrative credential; or enrolled in an administrative credential program.
  2. Hold or eligible to hold a valid Washington teaching certificate or ESA certification.
  3. Master's degree.
  4. Three years teaching or other certificated experience (e.g., school psychologist, speech pathologist, physical therapist).
  5. Administrative experience serving special education populations.
Preferred Qualifications:
  1. One year of educational leadership experience that includes employee supervision and evaluation.
  2. Experience designing curriculum and instructional strategies for special education populations.
  3. Experience delivering professional development to teachers and support staff.

Working Conditions/Employment Requirements

Working Conditions/Physical Requirements:

  1. School building work setting, office environment.
  2. Travel to assigned districts in ESD 112 Special Education ESA service region.
Employment Requirements:
  1. Successful completion of a criminal history and fingerprint check through the Washington State Patrol and FBI.
Educational Service District 112 is an Equal Opportunity Employer

We provide a professional yet family-friendly work environment. To that end, our benefits are designed to meet the individual needs of our employees and their families. Full-Time or Part-Time positions working at least 20 hours per week are eligible for our standard package of benefits; retirement, medical, dental, and vision insurance offered at affordable premiums, we also offer a 25% discount on child care at ECE Child Care centers, tuition reimbursement, credit union membership, an employee assistance program, and much more!
 
Part-time positions working less than 20 hours per week or Temporary positions are not eligible for health benefits or paid leave. Eligibility for retirement is based on length of assignment.

For details please visit: https://www.esd112.org/hr/benefits/ for a summary of the Benefits of Employment.

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Do you hold or are you eligible to hold a Washington administrative credential?
  • Yes
  • No
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Do you hold or are you eligible to hold a valid Washington teaching certificate or ESA certification?
  • Yes
  • No
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Do you have a Master's degree?
  • Yes
  • No
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Do you have three years of teaching or other certificated experience (e.g., school psychologist, speech pathologist, physical therapist)?
  • Yes
  • No
05
Do you have administrative experience serving special education populations?
  • Yes
  • No
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Do you have one year of educational leadership experience that includes employee supervision and evaluation?
  • Yes
  • No
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Do you have experience designing curriculum and instructional strategies for special education populations?
  • Yes
  • No
08
Do you have experience delivering professional development to teachers and support staff?
  • Yes
  • No
09
If you are applying for a position that requires driving, have you ever received a moving traffic violation (including DUI/DWI conviction)? Please Answer Yes or No. If yes, please provide an explanation. If the position does not require driving, please answer N/A.
10
Is disciplinary action pending in any state against your certificate or license? Please answer YES or NO. If YES, please provide an explanation.
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Have you ever been convicted of any crime? Please answer YES or NO.
Note: For the purpose of this question, "convicted" includes: (1) All instances in which a plea of guilty or no contest is the basis of a conviction and (2) All proceedings in which a sentence has been suspended or deferred. You need not list traffic infractions that are not misdemeanors or crimes.
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If you answered YES to the previous question, please provide the following (If you answered NO, please enter N/A):
a. A detailed statement including what occurred, the nature of the offense, charge or warrant;
b. The name and address of the arresting agency;
c. The date of the arrest;
d. The final disposition, if any;
e. If a court was involved, the name and address of the court;
f. The complete arrest report and sentence and judgement; and
g. Attach a complete driving abstract for five years if the arrest was driving related. This can be done in the attachments portion of the application process.
13
Do you currently use illegal drugs? Please answer YES or NO. If YES, please provide an explanation.
14
Have you used illegal drugs in the last year? Please answer YES or NO. If YES, please provide an explanation.
15
Do you currently have any outstanding criminal charges or warrants of arrest pending against you in Washington, or any other state, province, territory, and/or country? Please answer YES or NO. If YES, please provide an explanation.
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Are you presently under investigation in any jurisdiction for possible criminal charges? Please answer YES or NO. If your answer is YES, identify agency and location (street address, city, state), as well as a detailed explanation.
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Have you ever been found in any dependency or domestic relation matter to have sexually assaulted or exploited any minor or to have physically abused any person? Please answer YES or NO. If you answered YES, attach copies of any court orders entered in the above proceeding in the attachments section of this application.
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Have you ever been found in any disciplinary board final decision to have sexually, physically, or emotionally abused or exploited any minor, developmentally disabled person, or vulnerable adult? Please answer YES or NO. If YES, please provide an explanation.
Note: A vulnerable adult includes anyone who has a functional, mental, or physical inability to care for himself or herself, or who is legally incapacitated, or has a developmental disability, or is admitted to any licensed facility or receiving services from a licensed provider.
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Are you eligible for lawful employment in the U.S.? Proof of citizenship or legal right to work and identity will be required after hire.
  • Yes
  • No
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Is it true that you have NEVER BEEN convicted of any misdemeanor, gross misdemeanor or felony crimes against children or other persons (including instances in which a plea of guilty or nolo contendere is the basis for the conviction) or any proceedings in which the charge has been deferred from prosecution under Chapter 10.05 RCW or the sentence has been deferred or suspended listed as follows: Aggravated murder, First degree promoting prostitution, First or second degree murder, Communication with a minor, First or second degree kidnapping, First degree arson, First, second or third degree assault, First degree burglary, First, second or third degree rape, Indecent liberties, First, second or third degree rape of a child, Incest, Felony indecent exposure, Vehicular homicide, First or second degree robbery, Unlawful imprisonment, First or second degree manslaughter, Simple assault, First or second degree extortion, Sexual exploitation of minors, First or second degree criminal mistreatment, First or second degree custodial interference, Child abuse or neglect as defined in RCW 26.44.020, Malicious harassment, Selling or distributing erotic material to a minor, First, second or third degree child molestation, Custodial assault, First or second degree sexual misconduct with a minor, Patronizing a juvenile prostitute, Child buying or selling, Violation of child abuse restraining order, Promoting pornography, Prostitution, First, second or third degree assault of a child, Child abandonment, or any of these crimes as they may have been named?
  • Yes, I have never been convicted
  • No, I have been convicted
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APPLICANT DECLARATION: Selecting YES authorizes the employer to conduct a background investigation and authorizes the release of information in connection with this application for employment. This investigation may include such information as criminal or civil convictions, driving records, previous employers and educational institutions, electronic/phone personal or professional references, and other appropriate sources.
Selecting YES indicates you waive your right of access to such information, and without limitation, hereby release the employer and the reference sources from any liability in connection with its release or use. This release includes the sources cited above and specific examples as follows: The Washington State Patrol (WSP), information from the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) of either data on all criminal convictions or certification that no data on criminal convictions is maintained, information from OSPI, the Washington or other State Departments of Social and Health Services and any locality to which they may refer for release of information pertaining to any findings of child abuse or neglect investigations involving you.
Selecting YES certifies under the penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of Washington that you have made true, correct and complete answers and statements on this application in the knowledge that they may be relied upon in considering your application. If the information provided or answer(s) to any questions on the application change prior to your being hired, you understand that you must immediately notify the employer. You understand that any omission, falsely answered statement made by you on this application, or any supplement to it will be sufficient grounds for failure to employ you or for your discharge should you become employed.
Selecting YES indicates that you understand that you may be subject to Washington State Patrol (WSP) and FBI fingerprint background checks.
  • Yes
  • No

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