BASIC FUNCTION: Review, monitor, plan, organize, direct and implement the functions of the Special Education Department for the purpose of implementing and maintaining student support service programs and services in conformance with district and state guidelines: managing the overall operation of the Special Education programs and services; providing written and/or conveying information; serving as a resource to schools and ensuring the objectives of the programs and services are achieved within budget guidelines, while implementing and supporting District goals and objectives. REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:   Collaborate with a wide variety of internal and external groups (e.g. school administration and staff, county staff