Assistant Director Special Education

Assistant Director Special Education Tacoma Public Schools (WA) Tacoma, WA Job Details $146,075 - $198,266 a year 1 day ago Qualifications Professional collaboration in IEP development Team member evaluation Special education instructional development Professional development facilitation in schools Overseeing educational regulatory compliance Program development Performance feedback (performance evaluation method) Special education law School legal knowledge Disciplinary action management Collaboration with other professionals for student support Continuous improvement Overseeing academic personnel management Team training Student support Educational program evaluation Educational program planning Educational compliance and regulation understanding Budget management in education Practicing budget management in an educational setting School policy and procedure enforcement School district office leadership Senior level Education and development budget management IEP implementation Impact program evaluations Process program evaluations Professional development training

Full Job Description JOB Tacoma Public Schools Expected Start Date:

July 1, 2026

FTE:

1.0

Salary Level:

$146,075 - $198,266

DOE Benefits:

This job has the full range of benefits offered by Tacoma Public Schools

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES

This position administers Special Education/Student Services programs and services for assigned schools; provides technical assistance to principals, teachers, support staff, parents, and the community in assigned special programs; coordinates assigned Special Education/Student Services programs District-wide.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS 1.

Administers Special Education programs for assigned schools; facilitates communication between District administration and school staff; interprets and implements District policy; participates in the development of assigned budgets to maintain and improve the delivery of services to students in Special Education/Student Services programs. 2. Supervises assigned staff; makes hiring recommendations; appropriately evaluates, commends, and disciplines employees; approves leaves and overtime; assigns and reviews work; provides for and encourages participation in professional development opportunities. 3. Monitors work of Special Education/Student Services staff; provides technical assistance; provides input to the evaluation of certificated staff. 4. Oversees compliance of (Individual Educational Program) IEPs and student evaluations for assigned buildings/schools; coordinates with building administrators regarding appropriate placement of students. 5. Remains abreast of current laws, policies, and practices regarding the education of students with disabilities; provides technical assistance and training to department staff; interprets policies to staff and families; ensures compliance with current federal, state, and District laws, regulations, and policies; assists in effecting changes in local procedures. 6. Conducts and/or participates in Special Education/Student Services, staffing, and IEP Team meetings as the District representative, and a variety of other meetings regarding programs for students with disabilities; coordinates with other departments; acts as a liaison with building personnel. 7. Maintains professional relationships with community agencies and organizations concerned about children with disabilities and their families. 8. Develops new programs and modifies existing programs based on student needs and current research; evaluates programs for effectiveness and makes recommendations.

OTHER JOB DUTIES 1.

Designs, implements, and continuously improves projects and programs for specialized needs. 2. Maintains and updates knowledge and skills required for success in the position by participating in professional development activities as needed or as assigned. 3. Manages special projects and performs related duties as assigned and on a temporary basis. 4. Regular, reliable, predictable attendance or physical presence is an essential job requirement and critical to the performance of the work.

CONDITIONS

Required to meet multiple reporting deadlines; required to deal with and, if appropriate, diffuse difficult and sensitive situations and/or people; requires extensive travel within the District; requires some travel outside of the community; may be required to lift and carry up to 20 pounds, bend, squat, stoop, kneel, crouch, walk, twist, climb, and/or be mobile.