The Executive Director, Special Education is accountable for improving student achievement for Special Education Students through the effective management of the assigned area; plan, organize, control, and direct the special education programs of the district to provide timely delivery of high quality services to students of special needs, staff, sites and departments; plan, organize, direct and oversee the overall functioning and management of assigned department(s) of the District which may include budgeting, planning, staffing resource allocation and customer services and support; collaborate with the Administrator for Curriculum and Professional Development and Assistant Superintendents of Instruction to co-develop and coordinate the training of principals and teachers on how to modify curriculum and develop the most effective learning environment for each student based on unique learning needs; supervise, provide clear work direction and evaluate the performance of assigned personnel.