Job Description
Position Type:
Administration/ Special Education Director
Date Posted:
4/30/2025
Location:
District Office - Hoonah
Date Available:
08/04/2025
Closing Date:
Open until Filled
District:
Hoonah City Schools '); '
Monitor compliance with special education processes and timelines across all schools. Interpret and articulate special education regulations, policies, and procedures to principal, teachers, and parents so as to ensure compliance.
Develop standardized processes, forms and protocols for all special education procedures.
Establish and maintain a database of and relationships with school districts, intermediate units, private providers, community agencies, mental health clinics, etc.
Establish procedures for placement, evaluation, assignment and re-evaluation of students with regard to the special education services program.
Oversee and/or implement all aspects of student referrals, IEP development, diagnostic assessments, and annual/tri-annual reviews. Institute and maintain a documentation system within the Learning Management System that captures and organizes all such data.
Conduct all school-based special education related meetings.
Coordinate the set-up and delivery of IEP-mandated direct services to students, whether through direct in-house teacher support or contracted services with school districts or other qualified agencies.
Oversee the development, tracking, dissemination and proper implementation of IEP-mandated accommodations for students with special needs during state testing events.
Coordinate implementation and proper administration of the Student Support Team (SST) process. Participate in SST meetings as required.
Collaborate with staff members of the local school team concerning all facets of programming for students with special needs, from pre-referral intervention to transition and dismissal.
Work directly with parents, as needed, to answer questions and ensure that all school actions are in compliance, and also are in the interest of maximizing student learning in the Least Restrictive Environment.
Performs such other duties as assigned by the District Superintendent or building Principal
Job Title: Special Education Director
Location: Hoonah City School
Reports To: Superintendent
Schedule Hrs: 7.5
Start Date: 2025-2026 School Year
JOB PURPOSE:
The Director of Special Education will oversee all aspects of educational service delivery for our students with special education needs. The Director will ensure that the school operates in compliance with all state and federal regulations, including, data collection, data storage and updates in a manner that meets all compliance expectations.
The Special Education Director will ensure that the school is providing appropriate programs in the least restrictive environment for all students with special needs. This will include management of the pre-referral and IEP processes, maintain student data, communicate with parents, locate and contract with service providers throughout the state, and ensure that the school operates in compliance with special education law and procedures at all times. The Director may also have a limited teaching load.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelors or Masters degree in Administrator or Special Education
Must possess, or be willing to obtain upon hire, an appropriate Alaska Teaching Certification
At least four years of successful teaching experience in Special Education or classroom experience
Expertise in special education law and compliance
Experience in policy (IDEA) and/or administration with Special Education
Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
Customer focused approach
High degree of flexibility
Technologically proficient - MS Office Suite
Experience with contract negotiations
Ability to travel occassionally
Experience, especially with Alaska Native Cultures highly desirable
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Monitor compliance with special education processes and timelines across all schools. Interpret and articulate special education regulations, policies, and procedures to principal, teachers, and parents so as to ensure compliance.
Develop standardized processes, forms and protocols for all special education procedures.
Establish and maintain a database of and relationships with school districts, intermediate units, private providers, community agencies, mental health clinics, etc.
Establish procedures for placement, evaluation, assignment and re-evaluation of students with regard to the special education services program.
Oversee and/or implement all aspects of student referrals, IEP development, diagnostic assessments, and annual/tri-annual reviews. Institute and maintain a documentation system within the Learning Management System that captures and organizes all such data.
Conduct all school-based special education related meetings.
Coordinate the set-up and delivery of IEP-mandated direct services to students, whether through direct in-house teacher support or contracted services with school districts or other qualified agencies.
Oversee the development, tracking, dissemination and proper implementation of IEP-mandated accommodations for students with special needs during state testing events.
Coordinate implementation and proper administration of the Student Support Team (SST) process. Participate in SST meetings as required.
Collaborate with staff members of the local school team concerning all facets of programming for students with special needs, from pre-referral intervention to transition and dismissal.
Work directly with parents, as needed, to answer questions and ensure that all school actions are in compliance, and also are in the interest of maximizing student learning in the Least Restrictive Environment.
Performs such other duties as assigned by the District Superintendent or building Principal
SALARY: Depending on Experience PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Should be able to lift 50 lbs. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk and hear. The employee is also required to stand; walk; operate a computer; and reach with hands and arms. This position requires the individual to meet deadlines with severe time constraints. This position occasionally requires employee to work extended or irregular hours The statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the principal functions of this job, the level of knowledge and skill typically required, and the scope of responsibility, but should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned including work in other functional areas to cover absences or relief, to equalize peak work periods, or otherwise to balance the workload.
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If you have any questions please contact: hr@hoonahschools.org
Hoonah City School District BP 4030: Nondiscrimination in Employment, All Personnel Note: Title Ii of the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act (GINA) of 2008, which became effective November 21, 2009, protects applicants and employees from employment discrimination based on genetic information. Employers are prohibited from discriminating in hiring, promotion, discharge, pay, fringe benefits, job training, classification, referral, and other aspects of employment. GINA also restricts employers’ acquisition of genetic information and strictly limits disclosure of genetic information. Genetic information includes information about genetic tests of applicants, employees or their family members, the manifestation of diseases or disorders in family members (family medical history), and requests for or receipt of genetic services by applicants, employees, or their family members. The district and its employees shall not unlawfully discriminate against or harass employees or job applicants on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, changes in marital status, pregnancy, parenthood, physical or mental disability, Vietnam era veteran status, genetic information, or good faith reporting to the board on a matter of public concern.
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