<p>Position Type:</p> <p>Administration</p> <p>Date Posted:</p> <p>4/1/2026</p> <p>Location:</p> <p>Central Office</p> <p>Date Available:</p> <p>08/01/2026</p> <p>Closing Date:</p> <p>04/14/2026</p> <p>District:</p> <p>&nbsp Lakota Local Schools&nbsp&nbspAdditional Information: Show/Hide</p> <p>Lakota Local School District is a vibrant and dynamic educational community, serving over 18,000 students.</p> <p>Everything WE do is designed to provide a future-ready, student-centered learning experience for every single child.</p> <p>Description: Executive Director of Special Education K-12</p> <p>Job Summary: The Executive Director-Special Education K-12 provides strategic leadership and operational oversight for all special education programs and interventions.</p> <p>This role ensures that services for students with disabilities and other special needs are effectively designed, implemented, and continuously improved in compliance</p> <p>with federal, state, and local regulations. The Executive Director partners with school administrators, educators, families, and community agencies to drive systemic</p> <p>improvements and enhance student outcomes.</p> <p>Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree in Special Education.</p> <p>Master's degree in Education Administration.</p> <p>Valid Ohio Teaching License with an Endorsement in Special Education.</p> <p>Valid Ohio Administrative License.</p> <p>Minimum 7 years' experience teaching special education.</p> <p>3-5 years' experience in a leadership or supervisory role.</p> <p>Demonstrated expertise in developing and implementing Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) and comprehensive special services strategies.</p> <p>Experience managing multi-site operations and collaborating with external agencies is preferred.</p> <p>Valid driver's license.</p> <p>Working Conditions: 8 hours per day, 5 days per week and 260 days per year based on a school year calendar, 1 FTE.</p> <p>View the attachment for any special requirements and job description.</p> <p>Application Procedure: Applicants should submit an online application through the Lakota Local School District's Frontline Recruiting & Hiring system. Please include a resume, transcripts,</p> <p>licensure documentation, and any other required materials.</p> <p>Selection Procedure: Applicants will be evaluated based on qualifications, experience, and alignment with district needs. Selected candidates will participate in interviews, which may include panel interviews,</p> <p>reference checks, and/or teaching demonstrations.</p> <p>Applicants that are offered positions shall be required to submit to an FBI/BCII criminal background check. Failure to satisfactorily pass the criminal background check based on the discretion of the Board of Education will preclude an individual from employment with the district.</p> <p>EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER</p> <p>Attachment(s):</p> <ul> <li>EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR - SPECIAL EDUCATION (K-12).pdf </li></ul> <p>Please click here for more info https://www.applitrack.com/bcc/onlineapp/1BrowseFile.aspx?id=207111</p>