Director of Special Education
Uinta County School District 1, Evanston, WY, United States
Position:
Director of Special Education
Location:
Uinta County School District #1, Evanston, Wyoming
Salary:
$103,350 - $122,350 (Salary placement commensurate with experience and training)
Closing Date:
Uinta County School District Number One reserves the right to hire the most qualified candidate at any time. Position will remain open until April 3, 2026.
Primary Job Function We are seeking a visionary and collaborative
Director of Special Education
to serve as a thoughtful leader for our district. In this role, the director will do more than manage compliance; he/she will create a culture of innovation, modeling leadership that ensures every child with special needs has the environment and resources necessary to thrive. The ideal candidate is a “design thinker” who can bridge the gap between traditional programming and cutting‑edge educational research, ensuring UCSD#1 remains at the center of state‑wide innovation.
Primary Responsibilities
Culture & Innovation: Champion a culture of inclusive education. Work across the organization to identify challenges and co‑design creative solutions with teachers, parents, and state agencies.
Strategic Leadership: Direct all operations for the Special Education Department, including the planning and implementation of rigorous, technological, and research‑based programming.
Compliance & Advocacy: Ensure all programs meet state and federal IDEA laws while acting as a primary liaison for conflict resolution and mandated reporting.
Accountability for Results: Integrate community services into our delivery models, conduct needs assessments, and use data‑driven insights to improve student outcomes.
Resource Management: Lead the recruitment and professional development of department personnel. Manage federal and state grants, preliminary budgets, and financial data to ensure maximum impact for our students.
Minimum Qualifications
Administrative Endorsement
Education: Master's degree with an emphasis in Special Education preferred.
Experience: Minimum of five (5) years of experience working directly in the field of Special Education.
Licensure: Certified through Wyoming Professional Teaching Standards Board.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Visionary Leadership: Ability to conceptualize organizational patterns that best serve the district's instructional goals.
Technical Expertise: Deep knowledge of Special Education trends, IDEA Rules and Regulations, assessment methods, and federal/state accreditation standards.
Collaborative Spirit: Skilled in consensus‑building, conflict resolution, and promoting high staff morale.
Communication: Exceptional verbal and written skills with the ability to interpret complex regulations for diverse audiences.
Physical Demands & Working Conditions While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to communicate with others and navigate various school environments.
How to Apply: https://www.applitrack.com/uinta/onlineapp/default.aspx
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Director of Special Education
Location:
Uinta County School District #1, Evanston, Wyoming
Salary:
$103,350 - $122,350 (Salary placement commensurate with experience and training)
Closing Date:
Uinta County School District Number One reserves the right to hire the most qualified candidate at any time. Position will remain open until April 3, 2026.
Primary Job Function We are seeking a visionary and collaborative
Director of Special Education
to serve as a thoughtful leader for our district. In this role, the director will do more than manage compliance; he/she will create a culture of innovation, modeling leadership that ensures every child with special needs has the environment and resources necessary to thrive. The ideal candidate is a “design thinker” who can bridge the gap between traditional programming and cutting‑edge educational research, ensuring UCSD#1 remains at the center of state‑wide innovation.
Primary Responsibilities
Culture & Innovation: Champion a culture of inclusive education. Work across the organization to identify challenges and co‑design creative solutions with teachers, parents, and state agencies.
Strategic Leadership: Direct all operations for the Special Education Department, including the planning and implementation of rigorous, technological, and research‑based programming.
Compliance & Advocacy: Ensure all programs meet state and federal IDEA laws while acting as a primary liaison for conflict resolution and mandated reporting.
Accountability for Results: Integrate community services into our delivery models, conduct needs assessments, and use data‑driven insights to improve student outcomes.
Resource Management: Lead the recruitment and professional development of department personnel. Manage federal and state grants, preliminary budgets, and financial data to ensure maximum impact for our students.
Minimum Qualifications
Administrative Endorsement
Education: Master's degree with an emphasis in Special Education preferred.
Experience: Minimum of five (5) years of experience working directly in the field of Special Education.
Licensure: Certified through Wyoming Professional Teaching Standards Board.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Visionary Leadership: Ability to conceptualize organizational patterns that best serve the district's instructional goals.
Technical Expertise: Deep knowledge of Special Education trends, IDEA Rules and Regulations, assessment methods, and federal/state accreditation standards.
Collaborative Spirit: Skilled in consensus‑building, conflict resolution, and promoting high staff morale.
Communication: Exceptional verbal and written skills with the ability to interpret complex regulations for diverse audiences.
Physical Demands & Working Conditions While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to communicate with others and navigate various school environments.
How to Apply: https://www.applitrack.com/uinta/onlineapp/default.aspx
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