Special Education Director

Location: Wallowa County ESD

Department: Special Education

FTE / Schedule: 1.0 FTE

Compensation: TBD

Benefits: Full benefits and paid leave

Status: Open until filled

Job Summary: The Special Education Director provides leadership, coordination, and oversight for all special education programs and services to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations while promoting equitable educational opportunities for students with disabilities. This position collaborates with administrators, staff, families, and community partners to support student achievement, oversee Special Education staff and budgets, facilitate professional development, and ensure high-quality instructional practices and individualized student services across the districts. The Director also oversees Cyclical Monitoring processes and procedures, ensuring compliance with IDEA, Section 504, state performance indicators, and corrective action requirements through data review, program evaluation, documentation oversight, and continuous improvement planning.