Director, Exceptional Education

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Qualifications

Master’s degree or higher
Possess Administrator’s License by the State of Mississippi
Possess a minimum of three years classroom teaching experience, two of which must have been spent implementing and writing Individualized Education Programs (IEPs)

Executive Director of Exceptional Education

Assigned Exceptional Education Staff

Coordinates, assists, monitors, and evaluates all special education programs

Possesses a working knowledge of current federal and state laws for students with disabilities
Assists the Executive Director in managing the day-to-day operations of the Office of Exceptional Education Services
Establishes and maintains a collaborative working relationship with school administrators and EES support staff to ensure appropriate programming for students with disabilities and compliance with federal and state mandates
Assists EES staff with schools and teachers who need additional support regarding programming and compliance
Addresses issues between schools and parents to appropriate resolutions
Remains abreast of best practices in exceptional education and assists with the development and implementation of professional development and district-wide programming
Assists in communicating the relationship between regular education and exceptional education programs
Assists in the development of long-range plans for meeting the needs of all students with disabilities
Exhibits effective leadership skills to maximize the efficiency of the Office of Exceptional Education Services
Initiates and assists in revising policies and procedures within the Office of Exceptional Education Services
Performs other related duties as requested or assigned