Virtual Special Education Director
Ohio Distance & Electronic Learning Academy
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Ohio • United States
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Salary
💰 $85,000 - $90,000 per year
Job Level
About the role
- Provide leadership for all special education programs serving students with disabilities (K–12).
- Develop and implement policies, procedures, and initiatives related to special education services.
- Ensure the delivery of appropriate services based on student needs and individualized plans.
- Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations including the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act.
- Monitor Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) for legal compliance and educational effectiveness.
- Coordinate school responses to complaints, due process hearings, and mediation.
- Maintain accurate special education documentation and reporting requirements for the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce.
- Supervise and evaluate special education coordinators, intervention specialists, related service providers, and support staff.
- Coordinate professional development for general and special education staff.
- Oversee the evaluation, eligibility determination, and placement processes for students with disabilities.
- Analyze special education data to guide program improvement.
- Monitor student outcomes, progress monitoring, and program effectiveness.
- Serve as a liaison between families, school staff, and community agencies.
- Facilitate communication with parents regarding services, rights, and program options.
- Perform all other job duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in Special Education, Educational Leadership, or related field.
- Valid Ohio administrative license appropriate for supervision of special education programs.
- Minimum 5 years of experience in special education.
- Strong knowledge of special education laws and compliance requirements.
- Leadership and staff supervision skills.
- Effective communication and conflict resolution skills.
- Ability to interpret educational data and implement improvement strategies.
- Knowledge of inclusive instructional practices and intervention frameworks.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Suite Products.
- Ability to handle confidential information responsibly and exhibit sound judgment while maintaining that confidentiality.
- Demonstrates a reliable, dependable, and trustworthy work ethic.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Ability to work well under pressure, effectively prioritizing and executing tasks to meet deadlines consistently.
Benefits
- Paid time off
- Retirement contributions
- Optional Basic Life and AD&D insurance
- Voluntary life insurance (employee, spouse, child)
- Discounted childcare at Early Learning Academies locations
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Voluntary short-term disability insurance
- Voluntary long-term disability insurance
- Career advancement opportunities throughout Pansophic Learning and our strong network of 4,000+ instructors and education professionals
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
special educationIndividualized Education Programs (IEPs)educational data analysisinclusive instructional practicesintervention frameworks
Soft Skills
leadershipstaff supervisioneffective communicationconflict resolutionsound judgmentreliable work ethicability to work under pressuretask prioritization
Certifications
Master’s degree in Special EducationOhio administrative license