- 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! |