Job Description
POSITION TITLE: Director of the School of Special Education
COMPENSATION RANGE: 121,083.00 - 135,000.00 USD per year
EMPLOYMENT CLASSIFICATION: Professional Administrative
DEPARTMENT: Schl of Special Education Office
TARGET HIRE DATE: 8/1/2025
BENEFITS: UNC's Career Hub
To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 11:59pm (MT) on 12/01/2024
. Position Summary: School Directors serve five year terms and may be reappointed for multiple terms, subject to UNC Board Policy: 3-3-1101.
The Director serves as the primary academic and administrative officer of the School of Special Education, reporting to the Dean of the College of Education and Behavioral Sciences. The Director will provide a forward-looking vision and proactive leadership in the areas of accountability, transparency, and collaboration as well as principled administrative guidance and advocacy for shared governance and the mission of the School, College, and University. The Director is responsible to proactively move the School forward towards a more socially just, equitable, and diverse environment, which includes curriculum, hiring, and programmatic decisions.
Job Duties: The Director is responsible for workload/scheduling, curriculum, and student concerns. The Director advocates for students, faculty, and staff to the rest of the University and communicates University goals and concerns positively to the School.The Director sets a tone and creates a positive environment to encourage collaboration, creative engagement, and productive work in the School. The Director has managerial and leadership responsibilities for the School's operation, including development and implementation of goals and objectives, faculty and staff review and development, supervision, strategic and programmatic oversight.
Minimum Qualifications: PhD/EdD in Special Education or closely related field
Full or advanced Associate Professor status
Preferred Qualifications: -Strong record of leadership in a higher education setting
-Demonstrated excellence in research and teaching
-Commitment to and experience in working with diversepopulations
-Proven record of facilitating community partnerships
-Experience with grant writing
TheSchool of Special Education offers a comprehensive array of degrees,including seven graduate degree/licensure programs recognized by U.S. News& World Report as "best online graduate programs", a nationally recognizedPh.D. program, two graduate certificate programs, and two undergraduatedegree/licensure program.
Founded in 1954, UNC's School of Special Education iscommitted to excellence in basic and advanced teacher preparation in specialeducation. Our expert, experienced faculty work to develop educators whoadvocate for children and youth with exceptionalities and their families.
In keeping with UNC's institutional values, the School ofSpecial Education believes children and youth with exceptionalities, theirfamilies, and those who work to support them, inclusive of university faculty,are part of a larger diverse community. These views on diversity include race,ethnicity, culture, language, age, (dis)abilities, family status/composition,gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status,religious and spiritual values, geographic location, country of origin andprofessional role (CEC,2021).
Compensation for School Directors includes an annual administrative stipend based on filled faculty positions; this stipend varies from year to year, depending upon the number of full-time faculty within the school
Benefits: Benefits available include health, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance, as well as a selection of several defined contribution retirement plans for all full-time positions. Employees at UNC receive sick leave, and other leave options may be available based on position. Full-time employees are eligible to receive tuition waiver benefits, as well as dependents and spouses of UNC Employees who are employed at 0.5 FTE or above are eligible for undergraduate dependent tuition grants of up to 50%. These tuition grants will cover in-state tuition charges. Further requirements may exist. Other benefits may be available based on position.
About UNC The University of Northern Colorado is a public doctoral/research institution located in Greeley, Colorado. UNC's commitment to education began in 1889 and continues to be a transformational force for our students. According to CollegeNet's Social Mobility Index, UNC ranked #1 in social mobility (2022). UNC is also committed to providing our faculty and staff with the support they need to succeed as professionals, educators, and in life. Please visitUNC's Career Hub,to learn more about UNC's strategic plan, school programs, and employee benefits. Go Bears!
Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging The University of Northern Colorado believes diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging is the pathway to achieving an inclusive community and fostering a campus culture where everyone can thrive. UNC supports the growth of individuals who care about race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, lifestyle, age, educational background, national origin, religion, or physical ability - to honor the intersectionality of our campus. Please visit UNC's Career Hub to learn more about UNC's commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging.
AAEO Employer The University of Northern Colorado is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer that is committed to a culturally diverse staff, faculty, and student body.
The University will not engage in unlawful discrimination in employment or educational services against any person because of race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Veteran status and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. It is the University's policy to prohibit discrimination in employment or educational services on the basis of sexual orientation or political affiliation. The University will likewise take affirmative action to ensure that student applicants and enrolled students are treated during the enrollment at the University without regard to race, religion, gender, age, national origin, disability or veteran status. Such affirmative action shall include, but not be limited to the following: employment, upgrading, demotion or transfer, recruitment or recruitment advertising; layoff, retirement, or termination; rates of pay or other forms of compensation; and selection for training, including apprenticeship. Furthermore, the University will post in conspicuous places, notice setting forth the provisions of this University's Equal Opportunity Policy.
Federal regulations require that the University of Northern Colorado retain all documents submitted by applicants. Materials will not be returned or copied for applicants.
Background Check Satisfactory completion of a background check, educational check, and authorization to work in the United States is required after a conditional offer of employment has been made. The successful candidate must submit original transcripts within one (1) month of hire.
This position is contingent on funding from the Colorado State Legislature, approval by the Board of Trustees, and subject to the policies and regulations of the University of Northern Colorado.
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