Special Education Director

The Perpich Center for Arts Education is seeking a Special Education Director to provide services to students attending Perpich Arts High School. The selected vendor will be responsible for ensuring compliance with federal and state special education laws, recruiting and supervising special education staff, and providing oversight of due process procedures. The vendor will also be responsible for developing and delivering training and professional development for special education staff, conducting audits of special education records, and overseeing fiscal monitoring activities. The contract term is anticipated to be from July 15, 2026, to June 30, 2027, with the option to extend up to an additional four years. Key responsibilities and deliverables include: • Serving as the designated Special Education Director for Perpich Arts High School • Recruiting, supervising, and coordinating special education service providers • Representing Perpich Arts High School in all matters related to special education • Providing oversight of due process procedures • Developing and delivering training and professional development for special education staff • Conducting audits of special education records • Overseeing fiscal monitoring activities • Monthly compliance review meetings with the Principal • Quarterly written program status reports • Response to administrator questions within 24–48 business hours • Attendance at all required IEP and evaluation meetings involving legal, compliance, or dispute concerns • Annual staff training plan and training calendar • Annual review and update of special education policies and procedures