1.0 FTE on a 260 day work calendar
Location: Albany, OR
Competitive Salary and Benefits Package (Salary based on 25-26 School Year)
Start Date: July 1, 2026
Application process
Applications are available at https://lblesd.tedk12.com/hire/index.aspx
A complete application consists of
Online Application
Resume
Cover letter
Three current letters of reference - One from the current supervisor
Copy of University Transcripts (Successful candidates will be required to provide official transcripts before completion of the hiring process)
Copy of License
Initial Screening of applications will take place the week of March 16, 2026 with interviews planned for early April.
Please note: Reference checks may be completed as part of the screening process and
prior to receiving an invitation to interview.
For any position where a degree is a mandatory requirement, the submission of transcripts is required.
To promote fair consideration, applicants may redact (remove) the dates of attendance
from their transcripts prior to submission. Official transcripts will be required from the
selected candidate as a condition of employment.
Providing your dates of employment is voluntary in the initial application. Please note that
the top candidates will be asked to provide additional information to complete the selection
process before a final job offer is extended.
We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job; that candidate may be the one who comes from a less traditional background. We would encourage a candidate’s application, even if they don’t believe they meet every one of the qualifications described. If you are unsure whether you meet the qualifications of this position, or how this would be determined, please feel free to contact Human Resources at HR@lblesd.k12.or.us to discuss your application.
K-12 SPECIAL EDUCATION PROGRAM DIRECTOR
Classification: Administrator 260 day calendar
Reports to: Executive Director of Early Intervention and Sped
FLSA Status: Exempt
POSITION OVERVIEW
The Director of Special Education provides supportive, collaborative leadership to a skilled multidisciplinary team delivering high-quality special education services, evaluations, and regional support to children and students with disabilities across Linn, Benton, and Lincoln Counties. The Director of K–12 Special Education oversees services to LBLESD customers and provides collaborative leadership to staff, fostering positive, effective service delivery and continual improvement. In close partnership with component school districts, the Director aligns programs to local needs while promoting equity, inclusion, and professional growth, ensuring district staff and students receive high-quality, responsive, and legally compliant services.
QUALIFICATIONS
1. Valid Oregon Teacher Standards and Practices Commission (TSPC) district-level administrative license or ability to obtain.
2. Master’s Degree in Special Education or education related field required.
3. Minimum of three years successful experience in the supervision or administration of special education staff and programs.
4. Demonstrated expertise in assessment and evaluation, consultation, direct and indirect services.
5. Experience leading others in an educational organization to build staff capacity, strengthen organizational systems, and promote individual performance and professional growth.
6. Excellent planning, organizational, written, and verbal communication skills.
7. Experience building and sustaining collaborative partnerships across organizations and stakeholder groups.
8. Leadership experience at the school building, district, regional, and/or state level.
9. Such alternatives to the above qualifications as deemed appropriate by the Superintendent and/or Board of Directors.
GENERAL INFORMATION
This position has the following expectations and prerequisite abilities:
1. Promotion of equity and diversity in all settings, with understanding of and commitment to anti-racist principles.
2. Maintain a high level of confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA, FERPA, and ethical educator standards.
3. Maintain compliance with all applicable state and federal laws and regulations, including ORS, OAR, IDEA, FOIA, and CIPA.
4. Exceptional prioritization of tasks, timely completion of work assignments, and ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
5. Demonstrates respectful, flexible, and effective team-building skills through cooperation, communication, and active participation.
6. Represent self and LBLESD in a professional manner through oral and written communication, professional disposition, and appropriate dress.
7. Ability to understand and follow oral and written directives, locate requested data, and present information in user-friendly formats for internal and public use.
8. Maintain regular attendance and punctuality in meeting deadlines, attending meetings, and following schedules.
9. Utilize teleservice platforms as needed to support educators, students, and district staff.
10. Ability to lift and carry at least 25 pounds and sit for extended periods in a vehicle or work setting.
11. Ability to provide own transportation to multiple locations within a flexible work schedule that may include evenings and occasional overnight stays.
12. Demonstrated understanding of regional and statewide service delivery models for special education.
13. Demonstrated understanding of specialized service providers and their relationship to student success, including but not limited to school psychologists, speech-language pathologists, occupational therapists, hearing and vision specialists, and augmentative communication providers.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
The duties listed below are representative of the nature and level of work assigned and are not intended to be all-inclusive.
1. Coordinate leadership and oversight of special education programs and services in collaboration with the special education administrative team.
2. Supervise, evaluate, and support program staff through coaching, feedback, and professional growth opportunities in accordance with LBL policies and procedures.
3. Foster a positive and supportive work environment that promotes collaboration, trust, and staff retention.
4. Lead and/or assist in the recruitment, screening, hiring, and onboarding of staff.
5. Oversee compliance-related records, reports, and documentation, and develop, manage, and monitor balanced budgets and grant implementation for assigned programs in accordance with agency, state, and federal requirements.
6. Collaborate with component school districts to assess needs and align services in a responsive and solutions-oriented manner.
7. Coordinate and support professional development, staff meetings, and regional collaboration efforts aligned to program goals and district priorities.
8. Establish and maintain effective systems, procedures, and practices that support high-quality, consistent service delivery.
9. Provide leadership in policy development and implementation while maintaining sustained communication with school districts around services, emerging needs, and regional, state, and national special education issues.
10. Collaborate with LBLESD leadership to address staffing, organizational, and budgetary needs while contributing to agency-wide planning and continuous improvement efforts.
11. Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefit Information
Salary and benefit information shown are based on full-time employment (1.0 FTE) based on the current school year
Placement on the Linn Benton Lincoln ESD Administrative salary schedule will be commensurate with applicant’s qualifications, relevant training, and experience
Linn Benton Lincoln ESD will provide an Insurance CAP to assist with health, dental and vision insurance premiums
Employer paid PERS, holidays, sick leave and personal days are also provided
Employer paid Life Insurance 1 x annual salary
Employer paid Basic AD&D and Long Term Disability
Cell Phone/Data Stipend
Discretionary Fringe
Vacation
Health Insurance
Oregon Educators Benefit Board (OEBB) provides insurance to school and education service district employees
Includes medical, dental, vision & prescription insurance
Monthly premium deducted pre-tax
LBLESD contributes a monthly CAP/Pool to help offset insurance cost
Health Savings Accounts for high deductible plans
Flexible Spending Accounts
Carriers offered are:
Moda
Kaiser
Willamette Dental Group
Retirement
PERS – Public Employee Retirement System
For more information visit: state.or.us
LBLESD pays the 6% employee contribution on behalf of each employee
Personal Leave
Up to 24 hours
Sick Leave
Up to 96 hours
Sick Leave Bank
Employees may opt to donate one day of sick leave to become a member of the Sick Leave Bank
Members may request leave from the sick leave bank in the event of a catastrophic illness or injury
Professional Development Opportunities
LBLESD hosts a variety of training classes
First Aid/CPR classes offered onsite
Includes workshops and conferences
Reasonable accommodations for the application and interview process will be provided upon request and as required in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Individuals with disabilities may contact Human Resources at 541-812-2624 for additional information and assistance.
Linn Benton Lincoln ESD is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.
Qualifying veterans and disabled veterans may obtain preference by submitting with their completed application a copy of the Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214 or 215) or a letter from the US Dept. of Veteran's Affairs indicating receipt of a non-service connected pension as verification of eligibility. Disabled Veterans must also submit a copy of their veteran's disability preference letter from the Dept. of Veteran Affairs, unless the information is included in the DD Form 214 or 215.
