Special Education Director of Pupil Services

The Two Rivers Public School District is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Special Education Director of Pupil Services. The position will begin August 2026.

Qualifications include:

• Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction (DPI) Director of Special Education and Pupil Services Administrator License (80)

• Master''s degree or higher in Special Education, Educational Leadership, or related field

• Minimum of five years of successful experience in special education or pupil services

• Demonstrated knowledge of IDEA, Section 504, ADA, Wisconsin Special Education Law, and related federal and state regulations

• Strong leadership, organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills

• Experience supervising and evaluating professional staff

• Ability to analyze data and use continuous improvement practices

• Knowledge of Multi-Level Systems of Support (MLSS), PBIS, and inclusive educational practices

• Experience with Medicaid billing and Wisconsin Special Education categorical aid

• Experience developing and managing district budgets

Supervises:

• School Psychologists

• Special Education Coordinators

• Speech-Language Pathologists

• Occupational and Physical Therapists

• Special Education Teachers

• Special Education Paraprofessionals

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Leadership

• Provide vision, leadership, and strategic direction for the district''s special education programs.

• Promote inclusive practices that improve academic, behavioral, social-emotional, and postsecondary outcomes for students.

• Develop district procedures consistent with Board policy and legal requirements.

• Serve as a member of the district leadership and administrative teams.

• Collaborate with principals to improve services for students with disabilities.

• Facilitate district committees related to student services and compliance.

Program Administration

• Direct and coordinate all special education programs from early childhood through age 21.

• Oversee pupil services.

• Monitor staffing needs and recommend personnel allocations.

• Coordinate transition services and community partnerships.

• Oversee Extended School Year (ESY) programming.

Compliance

• Ensure district compliance with:

• Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)

• Wisconsin Special Education Law

• Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act

• Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

• Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)

• Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction requirements

• Oversee procedural safeguards and due process requirements.

• Monitor IEP compliance, evaluation timelines, and reevaluation requirements.

• Coordinate state audits, compliance reviews, and corrective action plans.

• Respond to complaints, mediation, and due process hearings.

Student Services

• Support schools in developing effective interventions and specialized programming.

• Assist teams with complex student situations.

• Support behavioral programming and crisis response.

• Collaborate with families to ensure meaningful participation in educational planning.

Personnel

• Recruit, hire, mentor, supervise, and evaluate special education staff.

• Develop professional learning aligned with district initiatives.

• Support staff licensure and professional growth.

• Foster collaboration among general education and special education staff.

• Assist principals with staffing assignments and program implementation.

Financial Management

• Develop and monitor departmental budgets.

• Oversee IDEA grant expenditures and other state and federal funding.

• Coordinate Medicaid reimbursement and categorical aid reporting.

• Monitor contracted services and vendor agreements.

• Ensure efficient use of district resources.

Collaboration and Communication

• Maintain positive relationships with families, community agencies, Cooperative Educational Service Agencies (CESA), county agencies, and the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction.

• Collaborate with principals regarding staffing, student programming, and resource allocation.

• Present reports and recommendations to the Superintendent and Board of Education.

Other Responsibilities

• Maintain confidentiality of student and personnel information.

• Attend required meetings, trainings, and professional development.

• Perform other duties as assigned by the Superintendent.