Frontline Applicant Tracking - Lake Washington School District

Openings as of 4/2/2025
Administrators - Cert District Administration

Director of Special Services

JobID: 8620

Position Type:
  Administrators - Cert District Administration/Director, Special Services


Date Posted:
  2/28/2025


Location:
  Special Services


  Lake Washington School District is looking for qualified candidates for the position of Director, Special Services. This is a full-time, year round administrator position located at the District Resource Center in Redmond. This position begins July 1, 2025. 

Position Summary:
The Special Services Director assists the Executive Director of Special Services in the leadership of special education programs consistent with federal and state laws, rules and regulations and district policies and procedures.  The Special Services Director assists the Executive Director for the administration of school specific programs and services that allow students requiring special education services to access general education curriculum in the least restrictive environment while meeting their individual educational needs.

Please view attachment for position details.

Qualifications:
• Current Washington State Administrator Certificate with Principal or Program Administrator endorsement
• Three year special education teaching/administrative or any combination of education, experience, and training which provides the applicant with the knowledge, skills, and ability to perform the work and to meet the certification requirements.
• Demonstrated knowledge of special needs issues including laws, regulations, and professional practices and a willingness to keep abreast of same.

Salary: Central Administrator, Salary Level 12. Step 1 $186,688  -  Step 2 $190,498 (based on 2024-2025 salary schedule) -- 261 days. This is an exempt position.  Full benefit package available.  ()

Selection Procedure:
First consideration given to applications received by March 21st, 2025. Note: If selected to interview, Round 1 will take place on April 1st 2025 (update).

Application Procedure:
External & Internal Applicants: Should submit an on-line Application.  A letter of interest, resume and two letters of recommendation are strongly recommended, in addition to the application materials. These documents should be uploaded to the application. Applicants will also be asked to provide contact information for three references, including the current or most recent supervisor, if selected to move to the final round.

Please review LWSD Human Resources Employment Policies, which includes our non-discrimination policy. We are not able to sponsor employment at this time.


LAKE WASHINGTON SCHOOL DISTRICT IS A SMOKE-FREE WORKPLACE
 


Attachment(s):
• Director of Special Services, 2025.pdf



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