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Applications will be accepted Wednesday, February 26, 2025 12:00 AM - Friday, May 2, 2025 11:59 PM (Mountain Standard Time) Special Education Director Job Description: Gilbert L Sena Charter High School is a free, public charter school located at 69 Hotel Circle NE, Albuquerque NM, serving 160+ high school students. Our school offers secondary students a comprehensive, hybrid accelerated learning model, earning 8 credits per year. We prepare our graduates for positions that are not only of interest to them but also for an individualized career path that is meaningful. Employment Status: One Opening is available: One Full Time Special Education Director. This is a full-time, exempt, at-will position. The Special Education Director reports directly to the Principal. Anticipated Start Date: July 15th, 2025. Position Overview: The Special Education Director will manage instructional programs for students with special needs. The Special Education Director will oversee the IEP process and work closely with other teachers and district professionals to ensure the school’s special education program is successful and operating in compliance with federal and state regulations, in addition to providing a meaningful learning experience for the student. The director will oversee 3 case managers, maintain a caseload, and facilitate with the principal Tier 1 and Tier 2 behavior and academic intervention strategies across the whole school. Specific Job Responsibilities: Manage and provide instructional guidance and general strategies for a caseload of students. Develop, write, and help implement IEPs. Evaluate tests and assessments. Communicate regularly with parents and advocates of students with special needs to ensure their IEP goals are being met. Consult with teachers and coordinate the implementation of specially designed instruction as defined in IEPs for students with specific needs. Provide direct services to students including services delivered through web-conferencing software, as needed. Schedule, organize, and conduct IEP related meetings. Participate in the school’s Student Assistance Team; help teachers and advocates develop and implement program modifications and strategies for all students. Assist with the organization and proper implementation of all paperwork, documentation, and procedures for the IEP Process. Assist with locating service providers for students needing related services as mandated by their IEPs. Assist with negotiation and executing contracts with service providers for students requiring such services. Maintain accurate and up-to-date data in the school’s Learning Management Systems and special education software. Assist with administering state testing and coordinate the special adaptations that are required based on the IEP. Qualifications: Be a resident of New Mexico and have a Level II NM Special Education Teaching License. $5000 Stipend Once Administrative License is obtained. Be endorsed in ELA and/or Math preferred, but not required. Pass a background check as a requisite to employment. 3 Years of experience working with at-risk, alternative education students - High School Preferred. Strong technology skills (Microsoft Office, Google Suite, and PowerSchool). Experience working in a dynamic, fast-paced, and demanding school environment. Experience in standards-based, backwards planning. Be a highly collaborative, results-oriented, adaptable, problem-solving self-starter. Have a high degree of flexibility and a demonstrated record of being a team player. Embrace data to inform instructional planning and practice. Be comfortable sharing and analyzing student performance results and humility in constantly working to improve instructional practices. Be positive, thoughtful, passionate, motivating, and empowering with students. Have excellent written and verbal communication skills. Apply by April 1st, 2025 for priority consideration! #J-18808-Ljbffr Alleghany Highlands Public Schools

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