Administrator (ID) IESDB

Purpose: Oversee the operations of the IESDB by ensuring the delivery of both direct and indirect educational services for the Idaho School for the Deaf and Blind (ISDB) campus and outreach programs as designated by Statute 33-34 to all individuals, birth through age 21, with hearing or vision loss, including those with co-occurring disabling conditions and deaf-blindness in the state of Idaho.
Responsibilities:
Administrative:

Implement policy and program actions as determined by the Board of Directors.
Coordinate all educational efforts for deaf and blind individuals in the State of Idaho as designated by statute and as approved by the Board of Directors.
Recommend, interpret, and apply all regulations and policies while ensuring bureau consistency and compliance with governing laws and regulations.
Prepare and present bureau reports regarding all IESDB programs as required to the Board of Directors.
Evaluate and measure all IESDB programs including but not limited to courses of study, curriculum, textbooks and specialized educational programs, making recommendations to the Board of Directors.
Prepare and present necessary program information, legislation and testimony to the Board of Directors and legislative committees and respond to legislative questions/concerns.
Evaluate students who have ceased to make progress or who are no longer benefiting from the educational services provided by IESDB and make student release or discontinued services recommendations to the Board of Directors.
Prepare annual reports regarding the bureau’s activities to the State Board of Education (SBOE) within the time frames assigned, utilizing the formats designated by the SBOE.
Develop and implement programs and strategic plans for organizational restructuring as needed through the advice and consent of the Board of Directors.
Serve as the bureau liaison with the Board of Directors, Governor’s office, SBOE, State Department of Education (SDE), school districts, state agencies, legislators, the public, and other key stakeholders.
Attend the Board of Directors meetings as required.
Perform all other duties as assigned by the Board of Directors.
Designate positions to include but not limited to management, assistants, instructors, and specialists through the advice and direction of the Board of Directors in order to properly carry out statutory requirements.
Provide supervision to all department management and indirectly supervise all staff through department management.
Make employment decisions and recommendations to include but not limited to mediation, evaluations, hiring, dismissals, and employee contract reviews.
Ensure effective communication among bureau staff and support IESDB staff with bureau transitions, development of programs and policy changes.
Demonstrate interpersonal skills while acting as a community liaison to stakeholder groups, agencies/organizations, and families.

Fiscal:

Develop annual budget requests reflecting expected revenues and expenditures for IESDB through the advice and direction of the Board of Directors, the Governor’s office, and the DOE.
Submit and present the annual budget to the Board of Directors, the Joint Finance Appropriations Committee (JFAC), and other key stakeholders for review and approval.
Monitor bureau adherence to the budget and ensure compliance with fiscal regulations and policies.
Monitor and authorize budget expenditures.
Establish interagency contractual agreements with other organizations and partners in order to cooperatively provide educational services to individuals participating in IESDB programs.
Plan, monitor, and oversee all aspects of bureau maintenance, operations, and capital investments to include but not limited to purchases, major project approvals, grants, contracts, and fleet vehicle management.