Job Description
Description This is a posting for a Director of Secondary Special Education for the 2026-27 school year. For consideration, please apply by Thursday, May 14, 2026 @ 5:00PM Start Date 07/01/2026 SALARY: $138,571 - $165,461 . Experience increments depend on experience in the same or similar position. Promotion or transfer placements will be determined by percentage of increase and consideration of appropriate experience credit. As a Spokane Public Schools staff member, you'll uphold our commitment to creating a loving and collaborative learning community where all students belong and thrive. We are looking for team members who embrace differences, have a desire to work with a diverse community of learners, have a heart for the humans they serve, work as a team, grow and reflect through feedback, are lifelong learners and positive problem solvers. This position provides leadership and support of the implementation of the instructional programs and related services for all students with disabilities at the secondary level. Successful candidates will be part of an educational system focused on developing the skills and talents of all students through rigorous learning experiences, supportive relationships, and relevant real-life applications. This position will report directly to the Executive Director of Student Support & Special Education. Responsibilities Demonstrate effective, culturally responsive, equitable, and inclusive leadership in directing and supporting the secondary special education program. Participate in and lead quality improvement initiatives and periodic program evaluations. Implement recommendations for program improvement and increased student achievement. Monitor the management of special education programs with respect to attainment of all compliance features and due process guidelines established within P.L. 105-457. Implement and maintain compliance features related to appropriate comprehensive evaluation of students, established individual educational plans, and due process procedures. Facilitate the implementation and maintenance of special education procedures as outlined by the program council in compliance with P.L. 105-457 and the current WAC rules and regulations as issued by the State Department of Special Education. Lead and coordinate enrollment projections and staffing allocation discussions in partnership with Human Resources in order to prepare and process all program transfers and hiring to meet deadlines prescribed in Collective Bargaining Agreements. Supervise the collection and documentation of enrollment for students receiving special education services and the facilitation of this information to the P-223H forms. Establish effective working relationships with secondary school/building leadership. Collaborate on staffing allocations and staffing decisions to support building and student needs. Design and implement professional development for certificated and classified staff. Work closely with the transportation department in scheduling busing arrangements for students receiving special transportation. Manage fiscal responsibility for assignment including allocations, encumbrances, and expenditures in a fiscally prudent manner. Prepare and manage budget and grant applications in coordination with other district personnel. Develop and maintain effective school/community relationships, interpret program to the community, and enlist the participation of the community in school life. Supervise and evaluate certificated and classified personnel, as appropriate. Collaborate with the Executive Director to supervise assigned special education coordinators and related site councils to work cooperatively with administration, staff, students, and parents to develop a consistent and effective service delivery model throughout the district. Identify the professional development needs of those certificated and classified personnel within the assigned responsibilities and facilitate the implementation of professional growth. Appropriately identify and provide early intervention to students needing special education services. Coordinate and utilize community resources and parent groups for the effective development of services to students with disabilities within the assigned areas. Collaborate with all agencies as needed for the implementation of services to students with disabilities and their families. Perform other duties as assigned by the Chief Academic Officer and Executive Director of Student Support & Special Education. Qualifications