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*POSITION TITLE: Assistant Director of Special Education Legal Services*
*DEPARTMENT/LOCATION: Learning Services/Special Services *
*STATUS: Administrator – Exempt, Full-Time*
*POSITION SUMMARY: *This position is responsible for carrying out district level leadership functions of the Special Services department for Olathe Public Schools.
This position is expected to work in collaboration with Special Services Leadership Team to carry out functions of the position including; staffing, supervision, compliance, professional development, and other duties as assigned.
This position is part of the Special Services team and reports to The Executive Director of Special Services.
*PRIMARY DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:*
* Special Education IEP Team Compliance/Process Support and Training
* Section 504 Administrator
* Emergency Safety Intervention Contact
* Due Process, Formal Complaints (OCR and KSDE), and Mediation
* Special Education Process/Legal Requirements Support to Coordinators and Teams
* District Special Education Private Schools Contact
* Special Education Contact for Independent Educational Evaluations
* District Support for Service Animal Requests
* District Support for Discipline of Special Education Students
* Other administrative duties as assigned
*Education and Experience Requirements:*
* Minimum 3-5 years’ experience in a special education leadership role
* Juris Doctor preferred; License to practice Law in the State of Kansas (or another state) preferred; Kansas Building or District Licensure preferred; Special Education Endorsement required
* Expertise and experience with Special Education legal requirements, including state and federal statutes, regulations, and the Kansas Special Education Process Handbook
* Experience and demonstrated success in conflict resolution and meeting facilitation
*Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:*
* Excellent verbal, written and listening communication skills
* Ability to organize and prioritize multiple projects simultaneously
* High degree of motivation, responsibility and confidentiality
* Demonstrated ability in compiling, organizing, and analyzing data
* Ability to work independently with minimal supervision in a fast-paced work environment
* Highly collaborative team player
* Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, etc.
)
* Ability to self-initiate areas of opportunity, make recommendations for improvement, and follow up as necessary to achieve desired results
*PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:*
This position requires the performance of sedentary to light work duty, exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.
The position involves having close visual acuity to perform activities of the job.
This position requires some pushing, pulling, lifting, kneeling, balancing, crouching and reaching; frequent speaking, standing, listening, and walking.
This position works in an indoor environment.
*IMPORTANT EMPLOYMENT STATEMENTS*
The statements above are intended to describe the general nature of the work being performed and are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required.
This document describes the position currently available.
The District reserves the right to modify job duties or job descriptions at any time.
The Olathe Public Schools prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, disability, age, religion, sexual orientation or gender identity in its programs, activities or employment as required by applicable federal and state laws.
*HOURS OF WORK: 12-month contract*
*CLEARANCES REQUIRED: *Criminal Justice Fingerprint, Background Clearance, TB Test
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
* 401(k)
* 401(k) matching
* Dental insurance
* Flexible spending account
* Health insurance
* Health savings account
* Life insurance
* Paid time off
* Retirement plan
* Vision insurance
Schedule:
* 8 hour shift
* Overtime
Work Location: In person
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