AdminDirector of Special Programs at Gretna Public Schools

Gretna Public SchoolsDirector of Special Programs Job DescriptionIt is the policy of Gretna Public Schools to not discriminate on the basis of sex disability race color religion veteran status national or ethnic origin age marital status pregnancy childbirth or related medical condition or other protected status in its educational programs admission policies employment policies or other administered programs. Persons requiring accommodations to apply and/or be considered for positions are asked to make their request to the Superintendent.Job Title: Director of Special ProgramsDepartment: Student ServicesEducation Level and Certification: Masters degree in educational administration or higher required in addition to all other required or assigned certification and training. Experience in elementary level administration preferred.Reports To: Superintendent of SchoolsPerformance Responsibilities and Job Tasks:Provide overall direction coordination and evaluation of the English Learners High Ability Counseling 504 Nursing and other K-12 programs as assigned.Supervise and support certified staff related service providers and classified staff according to assigned supervision responsibilities.Ensure assigned programs meet all district and state requirements including alignment of policies and procedures.Serve as liaison with NDE Educational Service Units (ESUs) and other agencies regarding special programs.Prepare and submit state and federal reports and grants related to special programs.Communicate program goals requirements and updates to staff administrators and the Board of Education.Design and lead professional development that supports staff within assigned areas of supervision.Coordinate contracted services as necessary.Handle parent concerns and facilitate resolution of disputes related to special programs.Assist in recruiting hiring and retaining qualified staff.Supervise and support elementary building principals teachers and families.Support and mentor elementary administration.Design and lead professional development that supports elementary staff with the MTSS Framework.Support and lead elementary administration with student discipline and due process.Perform other tasks or duties as assigned by the Superintendent or Superintendents designee.Serve as a role model to all students.Serve as a positive member of the community in a way that does not negatively affect the Districts reputation or image in the community.Refrain from engaging in conduct that interferes with the operations of the District including the education of students.Adhere to all District policies rules regulations and supervisory directives.Maintain confidentiality of information concerning staff students and parents in accordance with law and District rules.FLSA Exempt Status: Exempt.Executive exemption: The primary duty of the employee is the management of a department or subdivision. The employee customarily and regularly directs the work of two or more other employees and has authority to hire or fire other employees or the employees recommendations as to hiring firing promotion or other change of status of other employees are given particular weight.Administrative exemption: The employee has the primary duty of performing office or non-manual work directly related to the development of instructional material coordinating educational content and incorporating current technology in specialized fields that provide guidelines to educators and instructors for developing curricula and conducting courses for the school district.Essential Functions: The essential functions of the Director of Special Services position include: (1) regular dependable in-person attendance on the job; (2) the ability to perform the identified tasks and performance responsibilities which require effective driving and communication skills; and (3) the ability to perform the identified physical requirements. Physical Requirements Director of Special Programs E Essential NE Non-EssentialNENEEEEStamina 1. SittingX 2. WalkingX 3. StandingX 4. Sprinting/RunningXFlexibility 5. Bending or twisting at the neck more than the average personX 6. Bending or twisting at the trunk more than the average personX 7. Squatting/Stooping/KneelingX 8. Reaching above the headX 9. Reaching forwardX 10. Repeating the same hand arm or finger motion many times (For example: typing data entry etc.)XActivities 11. Climbing (on ladders into large trucks/vehicles etc.)X 12. Hand/grip strengthX 13. Driving on the jobX 14. Typing non-stopXUse of Arms and Hands 15. Manual dexterity (using a wrench or screwing a lid on a jar)X 16. Finger dexterity (typing or putting a nut on a bolt)XLifting Requirements 17. Lifting up to 10 pounds (Mark all that apply)Floor to waistXWaist to shoulderXShoulder to overheadX 18. Lifting 11 to 25 pounds (Mark all that apply)Floor to waistXWaist to shoulderXShoulder to overheadX 19. Lifting 26 to 50 pounds (Mark all that apply)Floor to waistXWaist to shoulderXShoulder to overheadX 20. Lifting 51 to 75 pounds (Mark all that apply)Floor to waistXWaist to shoulderXShoulder to overheadX 21. Lifting 76 plus pounds (Mark all that apply)Floor to waistXWaist to shoulderXShoulder to overheadX 22. Can load/items weighing over 50 pounds that are lifted or carried be shared or reduced into smaller loadsXPushing/Pulling 23. 25 to 50 poundsX 24. 51 to 75 poundsX 25. 76 to 90 poundsX 26. Over 90 poundsXCarrying 27. 10 to 25 poundsX 28. 26 to 50 poundsX 29. 51 to 75 poundsX 30. 76 to 90 poundsX 31. Over 90 poundsXRequired Experience:Director Key Skills Computer Science,Continuous Integration,Fraud,Intake Experience,Law Enforcement,Usability,Analysis Skills,Computer Forensics,Driving,Teaching,Counterintelligence,Sass Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1