Special Education Director (TI-45660)

CLOSING DATE:      Open Until Filled

POSITION:               Special Education Director   (For School Year 2026-2027)

SALARY:                  $89,278, Salary Contract

REPORTS TO:        Superintendent

LOCATION:               PSIS, Omak, WA 

Basic Functions:      This is a Exempt position. Performs The Special Education Director provides leadership, oversight, and coordination of the district’s special education programs to ensure compliance with federal, state, and tribal regulations. This role is responsible for developing, implementing, and monitoring high-quality services that meet the diverse needs of students with disabilities. The director collaborates with administrators, teachers, families, and community agencies to promote inclusive practices, student achievement, and equitable access to educational opportunities. This role works collaboratively with tribal leadership, school administrators, families, and community partners to uphold tribal sovereignty, promote equity, and strengthen inclusive educational practices.

 MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education and Training: 

• Requires a master’s degree in special education or closely related field.
• Current Washington State Teaching Certificate, with Special Education Endorsement.
• Requires two years of experience in a supervisory role in the education field.
• Requires two years of experience as a school psychologist OR poses a valid OSPI certification in special education.
• Requires valid Washington State Driver's Licence.
• Must have a current First Aid/CPR Card or ability to get them with in 90 days of employment and keep them current.
• Working knowledge of Bureau of Indian Education Guidelines.
• Requires proof of degree/transcripts, certifications, and THREE written letters of reference along with application. 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Requires skills to perform multiple, technical tasks with a need to periodically upgrade skills to meet changing job conditions.
• Requires specific skill-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: adhering to legal statutes, organizational rules, etc.,
• Requires ability to adhere to safety practices, applying assessment instruments, operating standard office equipment, performing standard bookkeeping, planning and managing projects, preparing and maintaining accurate records, Spreadsheet/Excel-Basic Skills, using pertinent software applications, Word Processing, and the use of NASIS.  
• Must be able to perform advanced math; read technical information, compose a variety of documents, and/or facilitate group discussions; and solve practical problems.
• Requires specific knowledge-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include age appropriate activities, accounting/bookkeeping principles, safety practices and procedures, stages of child development, standard office machinery, basic office computer, concepts of grammar and punctuation.
• Requires the ability to schedule a number of activities, meetings, and/or events; often gather, collate, and/or classify data; and use job-related equipment.
• Requires flexibility to work with others in a wide variety of circumstances; analyze data utilizing defined but different processes; and operate equipment using a variety of processes.
• Ability to work with a diversity of individuals and/or groups; work with data of varied types and/or purposes; and utilize job-related equipment. 
• Requires independent problem solving to analyze issues and create action plans. 
• Requires problem solving with data frequently requires independent interpretation of guidelines; and problem solving with equipment is moderate to significant. 
• Requires specific ability-based competencies to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include; adapting to changing work priorities; being attentive to detail; communicating with diverse groups; establishing and maintaining effective working relationships; maintaining a professional work environment; maintaining confidentiality; meeting deadlines and schedules; working as part of a team; working with detailed information/data; working with frequent interruptions.
• Must be willing to step into any role when necessary.

Note: Pursuant to Tribal Policy, if this position is safety sensitive it is subject to pre-employment drug testing. In addition, this position is subject to reasonable suspicion and post-accident drug testing.

TRIBAL MEMBER AND INDIAN PREFERENCE WILL APPLY; PREFERENCE WILL ALSO BE GIVEN TO HONORABLY DISCHARGED VETERANS WHO ARE MINIMALLY QUALIFIED.

If required of this position, you must possess and maintain a valid Washington State driver’s license and be eligible for the Tribes’ Vehicle Insurance.  In addition, this position may be subject to pre-employment background clearances.  If applicable, these clearances must be maintained throughout employment.

INFORMATION: Tanya Ives, HR Senior Analyst, Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation, Human Resources Office, P.O. Box 150, Nespelem, WA 99155, (509) 634-2201. [email protected]