Executive Director, Exceptional Student Education

POSITION TITLE: Executive Director, Exceptional Student Education

JOB CODE: E-019

CLASSIFICATION: Exempt

SALARY BAND: E

BARGAINING UNIT: ESMAB

REPORTS TO: Chief Academic Officer CONTRACT YEAR: Twelve Months

POSITION GOAL:

To provide leadership in the ongoing development and delivery of a personalized, integrated, culturally sensitive support system for students and their families which results in improved student achievement and personal growth.

ESSENTIAL PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Executive Director, Exceptional Student Education shall carry out the essential performance responsibilities listed below.

• Design and implement a results-driven staff development program which reflects the priority for providing a personalized, integrated, culturally sensitive system of support for students and their families.
• Manifest professional code of ethics and values.
• Provide input at the federal and state level to influence the development of legislation and procedures which reflect the School Board’s priorities and philosophy related to exceptional student education and student support services.
• Collaborate with agencies and organizations in the community which provide health and human services to students and their families in order to develop integrated and complementary systems of support.
• Provide direction to the Director of Exceptional Student Education in establishing the parameters for mediating due process complaints and making decisions related to due process hearings.
• Develop and support the implementation of student support systems which promote informed family participation.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor, or designee.
• Follow applicable federal and state laws, as well as School Board policies and State Board rules.
• Provide leadership for the design and implementation of student support delivery systems which focus on student achievement and personal growth in accordance with the Standards of Student Services policy.
• Review current developments, literature and technical sources of information related to job responsibilities.
• Perform and promote all activities in compliance with the equal employment and non-discrimination policies of The School Board of Broward County, Florida.
• Participate in any training programs offered to enhance the individual skills and proficiency related to the job responsibilities.
• Ensure that the specialized expertise of the Departments of Exceptional Student Education, Psychological Services, and Attendance is utilized in a manner which supports integrated student support services at the school and zone level.
• Ensure adherence to applicable safety rules and procedures.
• Promote the development of revenue streams such as Medicaid, grants, and private-public partnerships which enhance the support services which can be provided to students and their families.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:

• An earned master’s degree from an accredited institution.
• Requires certification in Administration and Supervision.
• Computer skills as required for the position.
• Minimum of ten (10) years of experience and/or training in the field related to the title of the position.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:

• Certification in an area of exceptional student education, or school psychology.
• Bilingual skills

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Light work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force as frequently as needed to move objects.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Salary and benefits shall be paid consistent with the District's approved compensation plan. Length of the work year and hours of employment shall be those established by the School Board.

EVALUATION: Performance will be evaluated in accordance with Board policy.

Board Approved: 4/21/98 Adopted: 5/19/98 Realignment & Title Change: 5/9/2000 Board Adopted: 12/16/03* Title & Reporting Change: 10/01/12 2012-2013 Organizational Chart Title Change: 6/10/13 2013-14 Organizational Chart Title Change: 5/17/22 Organizational Chart 2022-2023

Salary Range:$104,836 - $189,212