CSE Chair (anticipated vacancy) - DeWitt

NOTICE OF ANTICIPATED VACANCY

ITHACA CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

ITHACA, NEW YORK

Our Mission is: to educate every student to become a life long learner; to foster academic, social, emotional and physical development; to nurture an understanding and respect for all people in a multi-cultural and multi-ethnic world; and to promote responsible citizenship in a democracy.

Position Title: Committee on Special Education Chair(full-time equivalency: .60)

Brief Description:            Schedule and chair CSE meetings, finalize IEPs, and perform follow-up tasks connected with CSE recommendations. Work closely with the special education department chair, school counselors, special education teachers and related service providers.

Current Location:            DeWitt Middle School

Anticipated Start Date:    September 1, 2012

Posting Dates:                    April 25, 2012, through May 9, 2012 (Application Deadline)

Required Qualifications:

• The Ithaca City School District is committed to eliminating race, class and disability as predictors of academic performance, co-curricular participation and discipline. Qualified candidates will demonstrate a basic awareness of these commitments and a strong willingness to support these efforts.

• Familiarity with IEP Direct and School Tool. Strong organizational, communication and collaboration skills. Strong work ethic. Knowledge of federal and state special education regulations. Experience as a CSE Chair preferred.

• Possession of (or proof of eligibility for) New York State certification in Special Education or Students with Disabilities (for appropriate grade level yet to be determined), School Psychologist or related field. If applicant holds and out-of-state certificate, you must have applied for the New York State certification.

Desired Characteristics:

• An educational leader whose competency, energy, and commitment will help ensure students thrive; and

• Proven ability to interact effectively with students and their families who represent cultures that are diverse in terms of race, class, ethnicity, sexual orientation, and other characteristics in order to build an effective and collaborative school community; and

• Exhibits ability to implement culturally responsive curriculum; create an inclusive classroom; and differentiate instruction in order to engage the learning styles and needs of each student as an individual.

Minimum Salary:             $36,268 (2011-2012 full-time base)

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The Ithaca City School District does not unlawfully discriminate in employment on the basis of age, race, color, religion, creed, ethnicity, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, military status, veteran status, sex, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital status, familial status, domestic violence victims status, or other federal/state protected status.