PK-8 Assistant Director of Special Education (Search Reopened)
Posted: Continuous
2012-05-06
Closes: 04/08/2012
ASSISTANT SPECIAL EDUCATION
DIRECTOR PREK-8: Start Date: July 1, 2012
Under the direction of the Special Education
Director PreK-8, the Assistant Director will be responsible for developing and
implementing effective, compliant and cost efficient special education services
for students in Needham.
Essential
Functions and Duties of the Position: The essential functions and duties listed below
are intended as illustrations of the various types of work that may be
performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude
them from the position if work is similar, related or a logical assignment to
the position.
- With building principals, supervise and evaluate related service
providers
- Manage DESE Grant 274, Special Education Program Improvement, to insure
professional development activities are aligned and reflect district priorities
- Supervise specialized programs and related service providers, K-12, as
determined by the Director of Student Development, to ensure alignment and
effectiveness and efficiency of programs in the district
- Manage out of district school placements for students preschool through
grade 8
- Supervise special education coordinators, as determined by the Director
of Special Education PreK-8
- Manage, develop and implement efficient and effective Extended School
Year programs PreK-post-graduate
- Resolve parent concerns through effective and timely communication
- Through coordination with the Director of Technology, build
instructional capacity in the district through management of assistive
technology evaluations, professional development and materials' requests to ensure
non-duplication of technology resources
Education and Experience:
- Master's Degree, with specialization in special education
- DESE License as an Administrator of Special Education
Skills,
Abilities & Knowledge:
- Depth of knowledge regarding special education laws, regulations,
processes and procedures
- Able to solve problems in a timely manner and knowing when to seek
others' input prior to decision-making
- Strong inter-personal and written/oral communication skills enabling
information sharing and the development of trusting relationships with parents,
staff and administrators
- Proven supervision and evaluation skills
- Able to manage budgets and grants
- Knowledge of characteristics of effective and cost-efficient special
education services
- Able to identify and analyze data to improve effectiveness and
efficiency of special education services
Salary and
Benefits:
This is a 220 day position and part of the Unit B
Administrator/HS Asst. Principal's contract which can be found online at http://rwd1.needham.k12.ma.us/human_resources/Contracts
Selection Procedure/Closing:
All resumes will be screen and selected candidates will participate in a thorough interview process. The closing date is 12:00 pm on May 18, 2012 and interviews will be held the week of May 28th.
Application Procedure:
Please apply online: www.generalasp.com/needham/onlineapp
Applications will be considered only when a cover letter, resume, three letters of recommendation, license and transcripts have been attached to your online application.
It is the policy of the Needham Public Schools not to discriminate on the basis of race, gender, religion, national origin, color, homelessness, sexual orientation, age, or disability in its education programs, services, activities or employment practices. The Needham Public School System is a member of METCO, Empowering Multicultural Initiatives (EMI) and the Greater Boston School Human Resources Network. Candidates who have a strong commitment to active anti-racism are encouraged to apply.
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