BLSN0252539-1017
2022-12-22T00:00:00
2022-11-29T00:00:00
Ballston Spa Central School District has a vacancy for a Director of Special Education.Minimum Qualifications: NYS Certification: School District Leader. Experience as Director of Special Education or Assistant Director of Special Education preferred.Salary: Commensurate with ExperiencePlease Upload: Letter of Interest, Updated Resume, certifications, transcripts, and two (2) Letters of Reference.Director of Special EducationThe Special Education Director ensures that the district follows all state and federal regulationsrelative to the identification, placement, and program development of students ages 3-21 years.This employee is a direct report to The Superintendent of Schools. This is a 12 month position,salary commensurate with experience.Duties and ResponsibilitiesProvide system-wide leadership and vision for assuring the development of effective andappropriate special education programs including oversight of proposals, new programs,budgets and grants for the purpose of meeting the District’s Strategic Plan and goals.Maintains a high level of knowledge regarding developing special education issues, changes inthe laws and case law, and educational methods of educating students with disabilities, for thepurpose of managing an excellent special education program. Incorporates policies andprocedures in accordance with laws and regulations. Ensures that all practices in the district arelegal and ethical for each student/family so that each child has the opportunity to achieve at ahigh level and be prepared for post-secondary success.Manages fiscal resources from District funds and special education grants, prepares budgetsand directs spending, and monitors maintenance of effort, for the purpose of fiscal efficiency inproviding required services.Develops system procedures for identification, evaluation and placement of students withspecial education needsOversight of CSE process including Chairperson responsibilities and Chairperson trainingOversight of the development and implementation of all annual scheduling (initial meetings,annual review, etc.)Represent the school system in dealing with outside agencies and organizations concerned withspecial education including provider and system representation in matters relating to dueprocess procedural safeguards. Directly responsible for working in partnership with schoolcounsel on such matters and keeping the Superintendent informed and providing him/her withrecommendations and next steps in all legal mattersFacilitates communication and mediation with parents and advocates regarding the delivery ofspecial education servicesDevelops data reports requested by both State and Federal Agencies and assists others in thepreparation and review of reports generated for State funding of Special Education programsCoordinates staff professional development sessions for general and special educationpersonnel related to safely and effectively delivering programs.Coordinates the development of information required by the transportation department inarranging specialized transportationApproves special education requests for supplies, materials, and equipmentCoordinates instructional program for special education services by collaborating effectively withdistrict staff, families, and special education teachers.With principals, assume leadership for recruiting, hiring and evaluating special educationteachers and direct supervision of Related Services Providers.Supervision and evaluation of Assistant Directors and District-wide CSE Chairpeople
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