Assistant Director, Special Education and Pupil Services

Duties and Responsibilities:

Leadership and Administration



* Provide strategic leadership and operational oversight for Special Education and Pupil Services programs, ensuring high-quality service delivery, continuous improvement, and alignment with organizational priorities.


* Lead and coordinate special projects and operational initiatives, including Extended School Year services, crisis management, safety planning, and administrative support for school and district programs.



* Support program development and growth by identifying service opportunities, analyzing data, assisting with business planning, and promoting Special Education and Pupil Services programs.

Compliance and Regulatory Leadership



* Ensure compliance with federal, state, and AIU regulations, policies, and reporting requirements through program oversight, data analysis, budgeting, and monitoring.

Personnel Leadership and Supervision



* Supervise, mentor, and evaluate program leadership and staff while supporting professional development, recruitment, retention, and workforce planning initiatives.

Stakeholder and Community Relations



* Develop and maintain collaborative partnerships with school districts, internal departments, families, community agencies, and other stakeholders to strengthen services and address emerging needs.



* Represent the division on internal and external committees, advisory groups, and professional meetings, serving as a liaison between the Assistant Executive Director, programs, and partner organizations.



* Facilitate communication and organizational effectivenessby coordinating leadership meetings, developing departmental resources, and promoting collaboration across programs and divisions.

Qualifications:

Education



* Master's degree required in Special Education, Pupil Services, Educational Leadership, School Administration, or a related field.

Certification



* Special Education Supervisor, School Psychologist, or Principal certification required.



* Superintendent's Letter of Eligibility (LOE) preferred.

Experience



* Minimum 5 years of progressively responsible educational leadership experience.



* Significant experience in the field of special education or pupil services.



* Program administration and supervision experience preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities



* Significant knowledge of special education laws, regulations, compliance requirements, and best practices.



* Knowledge of gifted education and 504 service plan laws and regulations preferred.



* Effective interpersonal, communication, and relationship building skills.



* Strong organizational, leadership, problem solving, and conflict resolution skills.



* Self-motivator, independent, cooperative, flexible, creative and responsible.



* Skilled in the use of productivity tools, databases, and reporting systems, with a willingness to experiment and work with new techno...