Chief Exceptional Education Officer - ACSD - Apply 1/7/2026 - 1/22/2026

Alabaster City Schools

Job Description

JOB TITLE: Chief Exceptional Education Officer

The district plans to fill this position with an internal candidate. However, all qualified candidates will be considered for the position.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. A valid Alabama certificate for superintendent, principal or supervisor.
2. Master's degree or above from an accredited educational institution.
3. Valid Alabama teaching certificate with certification in special education.
4. A minimum of ten (10) years of experience in exceptional student education.
5. Administrative and/or supervisory experience, preferably at a district-wide level.
6. Demonstrated competence in oral and written communications.
7. Knowledge and understanding of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), American Disabilities Act (ADA), and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.
8. Such alternatives to the above as the Board may find acceptable.

REPORTS TO: Superintendent

JOB GOAL:

To provide executive leadership in ensuring the provision of a free, appropriate education with related services for K-12 exceptional students by eliminating barriers to learning and maintaining compliance with federal, state, and local guidelines.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Provide executive leadership and assist with the formulation of a comprehensive educational program for all exceptional students in Alabaster City Schools.
2. Develop and implement policies, long-range plans, and district-wide goals for the Exceptional Education Department.
3. Collaborate with the Curriculum and Instruction Department to align Exceptional Education initiatives and long-range goals with district-wide instructional plans, objectives, and educational specifications.
4. Determine and manage departmental budgets, including the submission of IDEA, Medicaid, and District budgets for approval through state and local systems.
5. Oversee the allocation of resources, including developing formulas to determine teacher and paraprofessional staffing needs across the district.
6. Act as the primary decision-maker for the K-12 exceptional education department and serve as a liaison with the Department of Education (DOE).
7. Respond to high-level inquiries, due process requests, OCR complaints, and parental concerns beyond the school level.
8. Supervise and evaluate assigned personnel, conducting annual appraisals and making recommendations for employment actions.
9. Direct the development and monitoring of software, programs, and research-based instructional resources used in exceptional classrooms.
10. Author and manage state and federal grants for outside funding sources.
11. Ensure district-wide compliance with state and federal reporting, including the maintenance of records and the development of procedures for data entry.
12. Coordinate and evaluate professional development activities for special education teachers, general education teachers, paraprofessionals, and administrators.
13. Establish and maintain working relationships with community agencies, governmental bodies, and non-public school service providers.
14. Interpret exceptional education programs to school personnel, the community, and the Board of Education to enhance understanding of goals and objectives.
15. Collaborate with district leadership to ensure that daily operations and facilities, including new school specifications, effectively support the education of students with disabilities.
16. Remain informed of current trends, best practices, and legal mandates in special education.
17. Be regular and punctual in attendance.
18. Maintain confidentiality of any Board of Education business.
19. Assume other responsibilities and duties that might be reasonably assigned by the Superintendent.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: 12 Months (240 days)

EVALUATION: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy.

SALARY: Appropriate placement on current salary schedule.