The Barrington School District is seeking a

Special Education Director

Potential for remote and/or part time working arangements.

GOAL:

The Special Education Director primary responsibility shall be to develop and maintain a delivery system of services, which shall adequately provide for the student services of the youth of the Barrington School District. This system shall include appropriate pre-school, elementary, middle school, and high school programs as well as extended programs, which may be appropriate, and in the educational interests of the students. 

Essential Functions

CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTIONAL LEADERSHIP

• Responsible for leadership and creativity in the development and maintenance of the following program areas:
• ESOL services
• Home Education instruction
• Home tutoring
• Section of 504 of Rehabilitation Act of 1973
• Special Education
• Speech and Hearing services
• Keeps abreast of research findings and current trends and makes such information available to the staff, School Board, and public as appropriate
• Remains well-informed about existing services, programs, and activities external to the system which may be utilized efficiently and effectively to meet student needs
• Serves as a member of the Administrative Team

• Provides for School District compliance with federal and state laws and regulations relative to program services
• Provides leadership and coordination for the placement of students in out-of-district placements as appropriate
• Works with the District’s high school(s) of record AND HIGH SCHOOL OF CHOICE special education staff to provide for appropriate programming for high school students with special needs
• Serves as an advocate for children, promoting new programs and service(s), which will address unmet needs
• Serves as a liaison between the Barrington School District and the three high schools, that serve Barrington students.
• Represents the interests of the Barrington School District in courts of law when required in actions involving Barrington students

• Provides leadership in coordinating the efforts of the staff in identifying and providing appropriate programming for children with special educational needs and works to promote a high level of professional cooperation and teamwork among the staff
• Evaluates the performance of all evaluation teams and develops strategies for efficient and effective team functioning
• Provides for the organization of evaluation teams and develops strategies for efficient and effective team functioning
• Serve as a member of evaluation teams as local educational agency representative when extended year programs and out-of-district placements are being considered and other cases deemed appropriate

• Participates in School Board meetings and other public meetings when requested
• Supports, promotes, and coordinates parent and community involvement in student services and other programs when appropriate
• Works cooperatively with other local and regional agencies, which may have an interest in and/or may provide services to address the special needs of children of the School District
• Prepares annual reports of student services programs, achievements, and needs as necessary
• Apprises the staff, School Board, parents, and public of special needs programs, achievements and needs, and acts in a public relations capacity as is necessary and appropriate
• Responds to transportation concerns in conjunction with the operations manager brought forth by parents, the transportation contractor, and/or Building Principals in a timely manner