Director of Special Education
Lumpkin County Schools is now accepting applications for the Director of Special Education with Lumpkin County Schools for the 2026-2027 school year.
Primary Responsibilities:
Serve as the system leader for special education, using leadership and communication skills to increase student achievement.
Plan and coordinate the provision of special education services to students of disabilities ages 3-21 while working cooperatively with school leaders and system personnel.
Utilize data to drive decisions for student services and monitor IEP compliance.
Develop, revise, monitor and evaluate instructional support to provide access to the general curriculum.
Develop, revise, and implement an adequate system of professional learning activities related to IDEA and the system strategic plan.
Delegate authority and responsibilities to other staff as appropriate.
Prepare and monitor department and federal program budgets.
Meet all state and federal guidelines and maintain due process.
Attend local, state, and national meetings pertaining to all duties and responsibilities.
Assume all responsibilities of leading and supervising system special education services.
Field/Endorsement: Educational Leadership
Minimum Qualifications:
Valid Leadership Certification in Administration and Supervision - L-5, L-6 preferred
Ability to effectively communicate with students, staff, parents, and the public
Ability to effectively lead and supervise special education services system-wide
Building leadership experience preferred
Lumpkin County School System does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion or handicap/disability in educational programs, activities and employment.
LCSS requires a criminal records check on all employees.
LCSS participates in EVerify.
State salary schedule commensurate with experience and certification, local supplement, position supplement, 12 month contract
Teacher Retirement, Social Security, Health and Flex Benefits
- Department
- Lumpkin County School System
- Locations
- Lumpkin County Schools
Lumpkin County Schools
About Lumpkin County School System
The Lumpkin County School System does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), age, religion, handicap/disability, genetic information, military service, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws in educational programs, activities and employment.