Special Services Director

Company: Savannah R-III School District
Location: Newark
Posted on: February 18, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Special Services Director Savannah R3 is seeking a collaborative, strategic, and student-centered leader to serve as Director of Special Services. This position provides district-wide leadership for special education and related services to ensure students with disabilities receive high-quality, compliant, and inclusive programming. This is a 12 month position, with a start date of July 1, 2026. Position Overview The Director of Special Services oversees all aspects of special education, including compliance, instructional leadership, staffing, budgeting, and program development. The Director works closely with building principals and district leadership to ensure effective service delivery and strong outcomes for students. Key Responsibilities Ensure full compliance with IDEA, Section 504, ADA, and Missouri DESE regulations Oversee IEP development, evaluation timelines, and service implementation Lead inclusive practices and support Least Restrictive Environment (LRE) placement Supervise and evaluate special education staff Manage IDEA Part B funds and special education budget Coordinate Early Childhood Special Education and related services Oversee Medicaid reimbursement and required state reporting Monitor student achievement, behavioral data, and program effectiveness Facilitate collaborative partnerships with families and community agencies Support principals in complex student cases and legal processes Lead district response to compliance monitoring, complaints, or due process Qualifications Missouri certification as Director of Special Education (or eligible) Master's degree required Minimum five years of successful special education experience Demonstrated leadership capacity Desired Attributes Strong legal and compliance knowledge Instructional leadership mindset Skilled communicator and problem solver Calm, solution-oriented presence Commitment to inclusive, student-centered practices

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