- Provides direct supervision, in partnership with
school leaders, to the daily work of special education compliance,
instructional coaching, speech/language therapist, and school
psychologist staff, ensuring adherence to established special education
policies, procedures, and standards - Serves as principal’s first point of contact beyond building
based special education staff for issues related to the day-to-day
special education support in their school - Assists special education Learning Community staff and school
principals in setting and attaining goals for student achievement - Assists in the coordination and articulation of the district’s
special education programs and services across and between grade levels
in their Learning Community - Conducts routine on-site visits of assigned schools in the
system; provides specific feedback, support, and suggestions to
principals to strengthen teaching and learning for students with special
needs - Supports principals in special education human resource
management, including recruiting, retaining, and developing special
education staff - Resolves difficult special education situations quickly and
effectively between schools and parents that are not resolved at the
school level - Assists principals in the development of appropriate professional
development programs for special education staff
Candidates must have Special
Education certification and hold or be eligible for an Indiana administrator
and/or director license. A master’s degree in Education Administration, 3 to
5 years of experience as a practitioner and 3 to 5 years of experience as a
school principal or any equivalent combination of training and experience are
desired. The successful candidate will be discrete, high-energy,
agile-minded, strategic, proactive, a direct communicator, highly-organized
and committed to the vision and values of IPS and the IPS Special Education
Department. Our Special Education officer is seeking candidates with a track
record of developing and maintaining strong working relationships with and
among a diverse group of actors, and the ability to be creative in developing
alternatives to meet IPS special education needs. If you’re ready to bring your skills and experience to an
exciting new role in a fast-paced environment, click
here to learn more about the position and apply today! IPS has a variety of other exciting
opportunities available at this time including: Editorial
Content Coordinator: Use your communication skills to share the successes
of IPS students and staff with our community! Sidener
Academy Principal: Become the next leader of the district’s magnet
program serving High Ability Learners! John
Marshall Community High School Principal: Join students and families on
the city’s east side seeking a dynamic leader to engage the neighborhood in
supporting student achievement!
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