DEFINITION: Under the general direction of the Executive Director of Special Education or designee, the Director of Special Services is responsible for establishing a comprehensive approach to improve school climate, creating inclusive schools for students with exceptional needs, and fostering a District culture to ensure equity and social justice. Provide leadership in developing, implementing, and monitoring systems, policies, and core practices specifically related to closing the achievement and access gaps for students with exceptional needs. Facilitates creative and inclusive experiences, navigating complex conversations and growing the District’s organizational capacity to do action-based work in eliminating educational inequities and disparities for