ANTICIPATED ---- DIRECTOR OF SPECIAL EDUCATION

Lakota Local School District is a vibrant and dynamic educational community serving more than 18,000 students. 

Everything WE do is designed to provide a future-ready, student-centered learning experience for every child. 

The district is committed to inclusive practices and highquality services that support students with disabilities.

Description:                                 Anticipated -- Director - Special Education 

Job Summary:                             The DIRECTOR - SPECIAL EDUCATION provides leadership, supervision, and oversight for special education programs and services for students in preschool

                                                      through grade two. This role ensures compliance with federal and state mandates, supports the use of evidence-based instructional practices, and collaborates closely

                                                      with building leaders, families, and district departments to promote student growth and achievement within a multi-tiered system of support.
 
Qualifications:                              Bachelor's degree in Education or a related field; Master's degree preferred. 

                                                       Valid Ohio Department of Education licensure in special education or educational administration.

                                                       Minimum of three (3) to five (5) years of experience in special education, including supervisory experience. 

                                                       Valid Ohio driver's license.

Working Conditions:                    8 hours per day, 5 days per week and 260 days per year based on a school year calendar, 1 FTE.
                                                       View the attachment for any special requirements and job description.

Application Procedure:               Applyonline at www.lakotaonline.com through the Butler County Area Application Consortium.

Selection Procedure:                  Following the review of all internal applicants, administration will review all applicants who have completed an on-line application at www.lakotaonline.com  
                                                     Current Lakota employees must create a user account and application in the Butler County Area Application Consortium to apply for these positions.


Applicants that are offered positions shall be required to submit to an FBI/BCII criminal background check.  Failure to satisfactorily pass the criminal background check based on the discretion of the Board of Education will preclude an individual from employment with the district.


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