Assistant Director of Special Education and Related Services
- Employer
- Stamford Public Schools
- Location
- Stamford, CT, US
- Salary
- Competitive
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Administration
5/1/2018
Stamford, CT
07/01/2018
Until Filled
The filling of this position is based upon continued funding in the Board of Education budget.
Note: Teachers dually certified in TESOL, Bilingual Education or ESL, with experience in Sheltered Instruction or fluency in a language other than English, will be given preference for all Stamford Public School positions.
Preference in hiring for this position will be given to internal candidates.
General Statement:
The Assistant Director of Special Education and Related Services is responsible for managing special education programs and related services throughout the school district.
The Assistant Director of Special Education and Related Services reports to the Director of Special Education and Related Services.
Major Responsibilities:
Lead and manage all aspects of the following areas:
In addition to their core duties, Assistant Directors shall have responsibilities in one of the following areas:
IEP Compliance
- Monitors to ensure that all special education evaluations are completed in a thorough, efficient, and effective manner; monitors to ensure that all 504s evaluations are completed in a thorough, efficient, and effective manner; monitors to ensure all IEPs are compliant; coordinates and monitors the effectiveness of, and continually improves student health services; coordinates and monitors the effectiveness of, and continually improves vision and hearing screening process; coordinates and monitors the effectiveness of, and continually improves ESY services; coordinates and monitors the effectiveness of, and continually improves Assistive Technology/ Augmentative Communication services; serves on Planning and Placement Teams (PPT) as needed.
Related Services
- Develops, supports, and assists with evaluations, as necessary, of related service providers (Speech/Language Pathologist, Occupational Therapist, Physical Therapist), psychologists, and social workers; coordinates and monitors the effectiveness of, and continually improves related services (SLP, OT, PT); coordinates and monitors effectiveness of, and continually improves psychology services; coordinates and monitors the effectiveness of, and continually improves social work services; serves on Planning and Placement Teams (PPT) as needed.
Specialized and Self-Contained Programs
- Coordinates and monitors the effectiveness of, and continually improves specialized, self-contained special education programs; coordinates and monitors the effectiveness of, and continually improves all out-of-district services and transportation; monitors and supports school-based staff in transition planning for students with special needs; coordinates outsourced services (e.g., child psychologist); serves on Planning and Placement Teams (PPT) as needed.
Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards:
Works in standard office and school building environments.
Knowledge and Skills:
- Knowledge of and experience in special education and related services.
- Ability to collaborate as part of an integrated team and develops a collegial environment within the school to support learning for students.
- Knowledge of learning theory, program implementation, best practices in instruction of students, and assessment processes specifically related to special education and related services.
- Use of data-driven decision making to determine effectiveness of programs and initiatives.
- Ability to use technology to support systems and programs.
- Excellent conceptual, analytical, problem solving, organization, and leadership skills.
- Knowledge of federal, state, and local laws, policies, and procedures related to public schools, specifically related to special education and related services.
- Ability to analyze and synthesize information, develop and monitor a plan and produce data-focused reports.
- Strong record budget development/administration & understanding financial resources.
- Self-directed with attention to detail and excellent time management skills.
- Exceptional oral and written communication skills and a proven track record of working collaboratively with multiple and diverse constituencies.
- High standards of ethics, honesty, and integrity.
Qualifications:
- CT CSDE Intermediate Administration or Supervision certification (092).
- CT CSDE certification in Special Education [Comprehensive Special Education, PK–12 (065) or Comprehensive Special Education, K–12 (165)] or Special Service Area [Speech and Language Pathologist (061); School Counselor (068), School Psychologist (070) or School Social Worker (071)].
- Minimum of three (3) years of experience in a leadership position relating to special education and related services.
- Minimum of three (3) years of experience in special education and/or related services.
- Experience in an urban district, preferred.
- Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent and/or Stamford Board of Education may find appropriate.
Board Approved 04/16/2018
Union:
Stamford Administrative Unit (SAU)
Work Year:
In keeping with contracts for SAU
Salary:
Per SAU Contract
Procedure for Filing an Application:
Online application is required.
Internal Applicants:
Deadline for Filing an Application:
Application submissions for the above position will close at midnight on Tuesday, May 15, 2018.
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