Special Education Director Job Description
"Special education director" is the term used to describe an education position whose chief function is the administration of a special education program for a given school or school district.
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Responsibilities
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The responsibilities of special education directors vary based on institution. Generally, they oversee hiring, training, discipline and other concerns involving special education personnel. They are also responsible for developing policies, programs, and other standards within the special education program, as well as representing the program to the community and to the institution's upper-level administration.
Requirements
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Overwhelmingly, special education directors are certified teachers with extensive teaching experience. They typically hold degrees, often advanced ones, in special education.
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Other Demands
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In addition to work experience and formal training, special education directors must have the ability to deal with various other challenges associated with special education administration. They are often responsible for programs at various physical locations, requiring frequent travel. Frequent parent-teacher meetings, which typically occur before or after regular classes, means special education directors often have longer days than other teachers or administrators.
Job Prospects
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Between 2008 and 2018, employment growth for education administrators is expected to reach 8 percent, which is the average rate of growth for jobs across all industries during the same time period.
Compensation
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Compensation for special education directors varies based on location, experience and institution. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the annual 2008 average wage for elementary and secondary school administrators was $83,880.
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