Job Description:
General Job Function:   
The Assistant Director shall have district-wide responsibility for programs and services included in the student services department.  Such programs and services include special education, Section 504 compliance, social work services, psychological services, coordination of student hearings; Homebound instruction, school safety plans, and advice policy revision and development in the areas pertaining to Student Services.  Provides appropriate educational programs and services to individuals with disabilities 2 to 21 years of age within the parameters of the federal law, New Mexico law, Public Education Department, and EPS Board Policy.  The Assistant Director will be responsible for ongoing planning, supervision, monitoring, and evaluation of special education programs, staff, and due process compliance. This includes supervising and evaluating staff in Early Childhood Special Education as well as Special Education staff.  This is accomplished through collaboration with principals, district administrators, and other stakeholders; observation, evaluation, and coaching of staff; and participation in and leading professional development and training in special education. Will assist ELL students in need of services within the department and oversee the preschool programs and extended school year (ESY) program for special needs students.   

Education/Training/Experience:  
Minimum:  

• Master’s degree in Educational Administration with emphasis in administration, organization curriculum development, supervision leadership, and finance. 
• Valid New Mexico Level III Special Education Teacher’s License 
• Valid New Mexico Administrator’s License. 
• Five (5) years of prior Special Education teaching experience.