The Orrick School District is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Director of Special Education for the 2026-2027 school year.

 

Reports to: Principals & Superintendent

 

Job Requirements:

• Graduate of an accredited college or university with either an advanced degree in special education or advanced knowledge of the special education process.
• Teaching certificate for the State of Missouri in a special education field.
• Training and/or experience working with students with special needs.
• Training and/or experience working with faculty and staff about students with special needs. 
• Understanding of current research related to special needs, including, but not limited to:  learning disabilities, emotional disturbances, behavior disorders, and autism.
• Ability to utilize data to improve individualized education plans designed to meet the
  needs of students.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills to effectively support faculty and administration.
• Demonstrate effective instruction as a teacher.

Position Summary: Leads the administrative oversight of the special education services for the district, including keeping the district in compliance with all areas of IDEA. Helps ensure students with special needs are receiving a free and appropriate public education.

 

Essential Job Functions:

1. Maintain the confidentiality of schools, teachers, and classrooms.
2. Aid in the maintenance of a systematic program for students identified under IDEA.
3. Maintain compliance for Section 504 matters.
4. Help initiate/coordinate professional development activities related to Special Education.
5. Organize and ensure completion of all evaluation reports and IEPs.
6. Administer cognitive, achievement, and adaptive behavior measures as needed and as qualified for all students eligible to receive services under IDEA.
7. Provide for effective day to day operation of the special education program.
8. Monitor student files for compliance.
9. Assist in gathering and analyzing information on student progress in Special Education.
10. Perform as LEA at special education IEP meetings.
11. Oversee special education paraprofessionals, including, but not limited to, trainings, scheduling, evaluations, and distribution of duties.
12. Implement and disseminate details of procedural safeguards.
13. Assist in the preparation of federal, state, and local reports on special education, including leading data collection and entry for Special Education Tiered Monitoring.
14. Serve as a resource of information regarding special education programs and services
15. Ensure a proper amount of staff as well as self are certified in safe restraint techniques.
16. Review transfer IEPs and complete acceptance paperwork. Coordinate with other districts to attempt to gain needed records.
17. Monitor and adhere to expiration dates and reevaluation dates for students with active IEPs and Section 504 Plans.
18. Researches information required to manage assignments (e.g. relevant policies, new

federal and state statutory regulations, staffing requirements, financial resources, etc.)

for the purpose of developing new programs/services, ensuring program compliance

with relevant federal and state requirements, securing general information and/or

responding to requests.

 

Consults with:

• Building Principals
• Teachers
• Special Services Paraprofessionals
• Speech Pathologist
• Occupational Therapist
• Others, as directed

Evaluated by:
Both Elementary and High School Principals Equally in accordance with provisions of the Board’s policy and the District’s model of evaluation.
Terms of Employment:
Extended contract and extended hours stipend. Salary and work year to be established by the Board of Education Benefits and leave time as defined in Board Policy. Must be a U.S. citizen and have passed all background checks conducted by the District.
Working Environment:
Work is typically performed in and around a student learning environment and as such may be exposed to childhood diseases. May be required to balance and crouch, crawl, bend, or kneel. May be required to stand for prolonged periods. May be exposed to high noise levels. May experience a multitude of demands and changing priorities with frequent interruptions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, talk or hear. May occasionally push, pull, or lift up to 100 pounds. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential responsibilities and functions of the job.

FLSA Classification: Exempt

MOSIS Classification: Special Education Process Coordinator – 883800

Disclaimer: This job description is not an exclusive or exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, abilities, or working conditions associated with the job. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, administration reserves the right to revise the current job or to require that other or different tasks be performed when circumstances change (e.g. emergencies, changes in personnel, workload, technical developments).

 

The Orrick R-XI School District is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, age, sex, gender, national origin, or any other characteristic protected by law. Prospective and current employees with disabilities are encouraged to contact human resources to discuss reasonable accommodations to perform essential job functions.