UA/ATP
Position Details
- Position Type: Other/ Director
- Date Posted: 1/7/2026
- Location: Administration Center-Special Education
- Date Available: ASAP
- Closing Date: 01/21/2026
- District: Fairbanks North Star Borough School District
Job Summary
The executive director of special education is responsible for directing the district’s special education program and coordinating the activities of all special education personnel.
Compensation and Benefits
Starting Hourly Rate: Grade 10: $110,014.74 - $147,468.88 DOE
Work Day: 8 hours per day
Work Year: 12 months
Bargaining Unit: Non-Represented
Job Qualifications / Requirements
- State of Alaska Type A Teaching Certificate with a special education endorsement OR a Type C Special Services Certificate in a relevant area AND a State of Alaska Type B Administrative Certificate.
- At least five (5) years of successful special education teaching or special services experience.
- At least two (2) years of successful special education administrative, leadership experience or the equivalent.
- Must have substantial experience in developing strategies and general preparation for due process hearings.
- Must have experience in the mediation/resolution process.
- Expert knowledge of state and federal special education regulations.
- Familiarity in working with budgets.
- Skill in supervising staff of various levels.
- Skill in mediation, negotiation, and conflict resolution.
- High quality written and verbal communication skills in English.
- Computer skills to include knowledge of email programs, online calendars, internet and software applicable to the job.
- Demonstrated ability to provide leadership and organization to special education programs and personnel.
- Global understanding of special education as it relates to all phases of general education.
- Ability to work effectively with many groups of people (parents, staff, administrators, agency personnel).
Benefits
- Accrued sick and personal leave
- Paid holidays
- Medical, dental, vision, and audio
- Retirement (PERS)
Contact
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