Notice of Importance....

ANNOUNCEMENT OF VACANCY

- - - - LENNOX SCHOOL DISTRICT - - - -

10319 FIRMONA AVENUE/LENNOX, CALIFORNIA

POSITION:                                        Director of Special Education

REPORTS TO:                                   Chief Instructional Officer

EVALUATED BY:                              Chief Instructional Officer

WORK YEAR:                                   12 Months/227 days

SALARY RANGE:                             $108,458 - $133,898

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SUMMARY:                                      

To provide leadership in administration, monitoring, and coordination of special education programs and services in the least restrictive environment which meets the needs of disabled students in accordance with federal and state laws and guidelines.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide leadership and coordination of all special education programs and services in the District.
• Keep informed of all legislative and State Department of Education requirements pertaining to special education.
• Develop procedures to insure adherence to state and federal laws and regulations concerning the education, care, and treatment of the handicapped. Disseminate special education information to appropriate District office and site personnel.
• Direct pupil casework as required for placement, review and discharge from special education programs.
• Direct staff in determining eligibility for special education programs.
• Direct the development, implementation and evaluation of special education programs and related services.
• Work cooperatively with the Chief Instructional Officer.
• Work cooperatively with other districts, county office and community agencies in providing for the needs of the disabled.
• Develop and implement inter-agency agreements and contract with non-public schools and non-public agencies providing services to special education students.
• Develop and implement procedures for utilization of District support personnel at the site level.
• Assign, supervise and evaluate department administrative, credentialed and classified staff.
• Develop, complete and submit appropriate state and federal reports.
• Direct the preparation of attendance reports, surveys and other descriptive information.
• Maintain special education data processing files for all special education students for data collection and program evaluation
• Generate and maintain class lists for all special education programs and services.
• Develop and implement procedures for class assignment of pupils and teachers to insure the best available learning situation for each student.
• Develop and implement procedures in conjunction with the Personnel Department for selection and assignment of certificated and classified staff, which includes recruiting, screening, interviewing, and recommending personnel for employment.
• Direct in-service programs for regular and special education teachers relative to the needs of special education students.

• Direct the development of appropriate curriculum and instructional strategies to meet the needs of special education students.
• Direct the activities and structure of the Special Education Community Advisory Committee in accordance with state laws and District needs.
• Inform parents of their due process rights for special needs students.
• Assist parents in problem solving situations regarding their child’s program.
• Develop and implement Board policies for special education.
• Make presentations to the Board of Education regarding special education programs, as request.
• Represent the District at local, state, federal and regional conferences and meetings concerned with special education, as request.
• Investigate allegations of non-compliance of special education laws.
• Determine special education programs and services necessary to meet the needs of student in our District.
• Develop and manage the special education budget for the appropriate expenditure of federal, state and local special education funds in order to meet the needs of disable students.
• Act as a resource to site administrators regarding special education concerns.
• Other responsibilities:

      a. Perform other duties as requested.

      b. Attend Board and District meetings as appropriate.

QUALIFICATIONS:

•     Appropriate California Administrative Credential

•     Valid teaching credential in Special Education

•     MA degree

•     Prior administrative experience including programs for disabled students

•     Successful teaching in special education

•     Leadership skills

•     Organizational skills

•     Ability to relate well to school personnel and community

•     Physical and emotional stability

•     Flexibility

•     Ability to communicate effectively in written and verbal form

•     Bilingual in Spanish is desired

APPLICATION PROCESS

• Complete application (apply on Edjoin.org)
• Résumé
• Three letters of recommendation (letters must be sign and dated within one (1) year)
• Mandated Reporter (Online training go to: www.educators.mandatedreporterca.com)

CLOSING DATE:  Wednesday, July 5, 2017, 8:30 a.m.

LENNOX SCHOOL DISTRICT NONDISCRIMINATION STATEMENT

The Lennox School District is committed to ensuring equal, fair, and meaningful access to employment and education services. The Lennox School District does not discriminate in any employment practice, education program, or educational activity on the basis and/or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics of age, ancestry, color, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, political affiliation, pregnancy and related conditions, race, religion, retaliation, sex (including sexual harassment), sexual orientation, Vietnam Era Veterans’ status, or any other basis prohibited by California state and federal nondiscrimination laws respectively. Not all bases of discrimination will apply to both education services and employment. The Offices of Instructional Services and Personnel are charged with overseeing, leading, and directing the District’s efforts to meet the legal obligations set forth in state and federal civil rights laws, and regulations in District employment and delivery of education services. Inquiries regarding nondiscrimination and civil rights should be directed to Ms. Becki Blanco, Chief Instructional Officer (310-695-4036), and Dr. Hiacynth Martinez, Chief Personnel Officer (310-695-4003).

Equal Opportunity Employment