id='p66313_47340'>INTERIM Director of Special Programs JobID: 66313
Position Type:
Administration (Educator)/Director/Manager
Date Posted:
6/11/2026
Location:
Countywide
County:
Marshall County Schools Additional Information: Show/Hide
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POSITION 26P79 TITLE: INTERIM Director of Special Programs
LOCATION: Countywide
EMPLOYMENT TERM: No more than the 2026-2027 school year. Anticipated start date of July 1, 2026. (Normal contract: 260 days).
BID PERIOD: June 11-17, 2026, 3 pm. If necessary, interviews will be arranged after bid period closes.
QUALIFICATIONS: Minimal qualifications will include a BA degree and valid West Virginia Teaching Certificate and a West Virginia Administrative Certificate PreK-AD. Must have strong written and oral communications. Must have experience with students with autism, autism curriculum, and research. Must have knowledge of Special Education laws, policies, and procedures. Certification in Multi-Categorical preferred.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Supervise Alternative Education
Demonstrate the ability to obtain and administer grants and maintain a budget
Demonstrate the ability to analyze test data to facilitate the improvement of student learning
Successful coordination of special education programs: IEP meetings, transition of PK-AD students from special education into regular education
Demonstrate capability to review current trends and research in curriculum areas and show its application to the learning setting including scheduling recommendations
Demonstrate knowledge/experience assessing the needs of a school/school system, evaluating the effectiveness of programs/practices, developing plans for improving learning, setting goals, and providing input for the establishment of policies and procedures
Provide examples of knowledge and experience to use to establish a positive working relationship with staff, students, parents and community groups
Demonstrate a working knowledge and understanding of laws and procedures governing students/schools particularly the IDEA and Section 504 regulations
Demonstrate a working knowledge of technology to include word processing, spreadsheets, and data file management
Demonstrate problem solving ability
Provide examples of any other training and experience, which would lead to successful employment as Director of Special Programs
Work with the personnel director in maintaining a highly qualified staff to serve Marshall County Schools
Provide educational programs for parents and instructional aides
Serve as the county Section 504 & Title IX designee
Provide staff development in the areas of transition planning, positive behavior support, reading intervention and mathematics
Work in conjunction with the Parent Education Resource Center
Inform, consult and collaborate with principals on Special Education issues
Serve as a liaison with outside agencies
Review IEP and 504 plans to ensure they are developed and implemented in accordance with state and federal laws
Supervise School Psychologists
Provide training and onsite technical assistance to School Assistance Teams
Perform other duties as may be assigned by the Superintendent
ALL POSTINGS MUST BE SUBMITTED ELECTRONICALLY THROUGH THE PROGRAM CALLED APPLITRACK. YOU MUST VISIT THE FOLLOWING WEBSITE http://www.applitrack.com/wvde/onlineapp AND COMPLETE THE PROCESS THERE. IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE OR HAVE OTHER QUESTIONS, CALL THE PERSONNEL DEPARTMENT AT 304-843-4400, EXT. 310. Visit MCSJobs.net for a direct link to the Marshall County Section.
SALARY: Salary based on experience and education level per MCS BOE salary schedule located at https://boe.mars.k12.wv.us/o/mcs/page/salary-schedules plus competitive benefits package equal to approximately 35% of direct compensation.
TO WHOM RESPONSIBLE: Superintendents
DISCRIMINATION PROHIBITED:
As required by Federal laws and regulations, the Marshall County Board of Education does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, disability or national origin in employment or in its educational programs and activities.
Inquiries may be referred to: David Soltesz, Title IX Coordinator, Marshall County Board of Education, PO Box 578 , Moundsville, WV 26041, 304-843-4400; to Shelby Haines, Section 504 Coordinator, Marshall County Board of Education, PO Box 578, Moundsville, WV 26041, 304-843-4400; to the State Elimination of Sex Discrimination Project Coordinator, 304-558-7864, to the State Section 504 Coordinator, 304-558-2696, West Virginia Department of Education, Charleston, WV 25305; or to the U.S. Department of Education's Director of the Office for Civil Rights, 215-656-8541.
FOR THE SUCCESSFUL APPLICANT AFTER REPORTING TO THE NEW POSITION:
I received a copy of this job description and had the opportunity to discuss it with my immediate supervisor. I understand it is my responsibility to perform satisfactorily the duties and responsibilities described above.
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