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State of Indiana Assistant Director of Special Education in Indianapolis, Indiana
Assistant Director of Special Education
Date Posted: Sep 17, 2024
Requisition ID: 449695
Location:
Indianapolis, IN, US, 46204
Work for IndianaBegin a fulfilling career with the State of Indiana by joining one of the largest employers in the state, offering a diverse range of opportunities across 60+ agencies. At the state, you'll find competitive compensation, a robust benefits package and a commitment to work-life balance. Most importantly, you'll have the chance to make a real and measurable impact on the lives of Hoosiers across Indiana.
At the State of Indiana, we don’t just talk about diversity and inclusion—we make it our goal to create a welcoming, accessible, and equitable workplace with a workforce that is representative of Indiana's population. As a proud equal opportunity employer, reasonable accommodations may be available to enable individuals with disabilities to complete the application and interview process as well as perform the essential functions of a role.
About the Department of Educatoin:
The Indiana Department of Education provides innovative support to Indiana schools, teachers, students, and parents. We proactively work with educators, policymakers, business leaders, and community-based organizations to build student success. Our strategic priorities include:
Delivering quality, purposeful educational opportunities for each student
Elevating and supporting Indiana’s educators
Increasing partnerships and delivering aligned, effective, and efficient support
Salary Statement:
The salary for this position traditionally starts at $75,010.00 but may be commensurate with education or work experience.
Role Overview:
The Office of Special Education has the federally mandated responsibility to provide general supervision of special education programs of Local Education Agencies (LEAs). We ensure that eligible students are provided a free appropriate public education in the least restrictive environment.
The Assistant Director supports this effort by:
Working with the Director of Special Education to implement the State’s general supervisory responsibilities
Interpreting and administering federal and state education policies
Implementing and maintaining procedures to monitor federal compliance and results indicators for the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)
Implementing and maintaining procedures for the Technical Assistance and Professional Development system for IDEA
Implementing and maintaining procedures and protocols for data collection
Overseeing LEA annual determinations system
Clarifying, developing, and submitting responses to the State Performance Plan/Annual Performance Report
Candidates must have a bachelor's or master's degree in Special Education and 5 years of Special Education leadership experience.
A Day in the Life:
The essential functions of this role are:
Supervise and evaluate Special Education Specialists, Data Specialists, and Technical Assistance Specialists.
Establish, and maintain operational procedures and protocols for data collection, analysis, and monitoring activities to implement the U.S. Department of Education's (USDOE) federal monitoring requirements.
Draft and update the State Performance Plan and Annual Performance Report (APR) for timely submission to the USDOE.
Coordinate and oversee the activities necessary to address the USDOE’s response to the APR.
Consult with regional and national technical assistance centers as required by the APR USDOE’s Response.
Assist Education Specialists in increasing their knowledge and skills concerning monitoring results, driving accountability, and supervising expectations, including interpretive guidance to staff.
Participate in OSE and IDOE office-facilitated work groups.
Respond to questions from the field and other state education agencies on issues about providing special education and related services
Provide technical assistance to local education agencies (LEAs), IDOE staff, and other state agencies.
Develop and maintain professional working relationships with state and national professional organizations.
Represent IDOE/OSE on Boards, Councils, and Task Forces as assigned.
Provide professional development to the field and other agencies and organizations as required.
The job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time.
What You'll Need for Success:
You must meet the following requirements to be considered for employment:
Bachelor's or master's degree in special education or a related field.
Five years of educational and/or organizational leadership experience, including supervising and evaluating staff.
Knowledge and understanding of IDEA, Article 7, and FERPA.
Sensitivity to customer needs and expectations
Ability to facilitate cooperation, pride, trust, and group identity.
Demonstrates flexibility and works well under pressure.
Clearly and effectively interprets oral and written information and expresses self well in presentations.
Maintains confidentiality.
Defines, coordinates, and delegates work for best outcomes.
Provides immediate and effective feedback to employees concerning behavior and performance.
Achieves goals and objectives.
Is supportive, considerate, fair, and objective toward subordinates.
Exercises logical thinking and foresees consequences of actions.
Identifies problems, analyzes facts, researches solutions, and develops responses.
Creates training and development plans and provides opportunities for staff to clarify strengths and weaknesses.
Supervisory Responsibilities/Direct Reports:
This role may provide direct supervision for one or more staff members.
Benefits of Employment with the State of Indiana:
The State of Indiana offers a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees which includes:
Three (3) medical plan options (including RX coverage) as well as vision and dental plans
Wellness Rewards Program: Complete wellness activities to earn gift card rewards
Health savings account, which includes bi-weekly state contribution
Flexible work scheduling options, including the potential for hybrid remote work for employees whose work may be performed outside state facilities
Deferred compensation 457B account (similar to 401k plan) with employer match
Two (2) fully-funded pension plan options
A robust, comprehensive program of leave policies covering a variety of employee needs, including but not limited to:
150 hours of paid new parent leave
Up to 15 hours of paid community service leave
Combined 180 hours of paid vacation, personal, and sick leave time off
12 paid holidays, 14 on election years
Education Reimbursement Program
Group life insurance
Referral Bonus program
Employee assistance program that allows for covered behavioral health visits
Qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
Free Parking for most positions
Free LinkedIn Learning access
Equal Employment Opportunity:
The State of Indiana is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to recruiting, selecting, developing, and promoting employees based on individual ability and job performance. Our policy is to provide equal employment opportunity to all people in all aspects of employer-employee relations without discrimination because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability, or veteran status. We will comply with the spirit as well as the letter of all applicable state and federal laws.
If you are a qualified individual with a disability and require reasonable accommodations to complete this application, you can request assistance by contacting the Indiana State Personnel Department at [email protected] .
The State of Indiana has established a culture that welcomes equity, inclusion, and opportunity for all employees and applicants. We encourage you to apply if you feel you have the transferrable skills to be successful in this position and we look forward to reviewing your application.
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