COBN0323395-1017
2025-03-17T00:00:00
2024-11-15T00:00:00
The Cayuga-Onondaga BOCES is in search of our next Director of Special Education. The chosen candidate will be the leader of our Special Education Department, and l liaison between the component districts, the community, and the BOCES, as we continue to develop cutting-edge programs to meet the needs of students with disabilities.Anticipated start date: March 17, 2025 Reports To: Deputy SuperintendentWork Year: Twelve (12) month positionSalary: Minimum starting salary is $120,000Qualifications:NYS Certification as a School District LeaderFive (5) or more years of experience teaching students with disabilitiesTwo (2)or more years of experience in AdministrationThorough knowledge of CSE guidelines and regulations as related to Special Education ServicesKnowledge of Part 200 Regulations, Implementation of IDEA, ADA and Section 504, and ESSA requirements.Ability to effectively interact with a variety of people while always focusing on being solution-drivenExcellent communication and interpersonal skills (oral, written, and digital)DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES: LeadershipServe as Director of the Special Education Department, providing outstanding leadership and vision to staff, students and the community at large.Champion programmatic development and maximize meaningful experiences and opportunities for special education students.Provide leadership in the development, direction, coordination, and evaluation of special education programs including service for: Instructional leadership, Speech and Hearing, Physical and Occupational Therapy, and Psychiatric, Social Emotional, and Mental Health Services. Purpose and Values Articulate, advocate and cultivate the Cayuga-Onondaga BOCES purpose and values.Develop a shared understanding of, and commitment to, the purpose and values within the Special Education Department and the community.Ethics and Professional Norms Act ethically and professionally in personal conduct, relationships with others, decision making, stewardship of the BOCES resources, and all aspects of school leadership.Equity and Cultural Responsiveness Ensure that each student is treated fairly, respectfully, and with an understanding of each student’s culture and context.Address student misconduct in a positive, fair, and unbiased manner, according to policy, and students’ IEPs.Act with cultural competence and responsiveness in interactions, decision making, and practice.Curriculum, Instruction and AssessmentContinually assess and evaluate the design of programs to ensure that students' needs are met. Lead ongoing discussion with component districts, community, and agency partners to coordinate and align special education programs to enhance learning experiences and opportunities for students.Implement coherent systems of curriculum, instruction, and assessment that promote the purpose and values of the BOCES, embody high expectations for student learning, and align with academic standards.Community of Care and Support for Students Build and maintain a safe, caring, and healthy school environment that meets the academic, social, emotional, and physical needs of each student.Provide coherent systems of academic and social support, services, and accommodations to meet the range of needs of each student.Establish and maintain a student referral process, and communicate effectively with districts, staff, and agencies in making recommendations.Work cooperatively with all staff to ensure that IEPs are accurately prepared and implemented in compliance with all regulations.Professional Capacity of School Personnel Recruit, hire, support, develop, and retain effective and caring principals, teachers and other professional staff. Deliver actionable feedback about instruction and other professional practice through valid, research-anchored systems of supervision and evaluation to support the development of administrator, teacher and staff members’ knowledge, skills, and practice.Promote and support collaboration to ensure alignment between program design and student needs.Professional Community for Teachers and Staff Develop workplace conditions for teachers and other professional staff that promote effective professional development, practice, and student learning.Develop and support open, productive, caring, and trusting working relationships among leaders, faculty, and staff to promote professional capacity and the improvement of practice.Design and implement job-embedded and other opportunities for professional learning collaboratively with faculty and staff.Encourage faculty-initiated improvement of programs and practices.Meaningful Engagement of Families and Community Create and sustain positive, collaborative, and productive relationships with families and the community for the benefit of students.Maintain a presence in the community to understand its strengths and needs, develop productive relationships with partners, and engage its resources for the BOCES. Build and sustain productive partnerships with component school district staff to promote student success.Operations and Management Manage and report on the finance, operations and administrative systems required to effectively lead and promote the purpose and values of the BOCES.Seek, acquire, and manage fiscal, physical, and other resources to support student learning and program relevance, supervising their storage, distribution, inventory and maintenance. Prepare preliminary special education department operating budget(s) for submission to the appropriate senior administrator for review and approval.Keep well informed of all NYS laws and regulations pertaining to special education compliance, laws, and services.Supervise all instructional programming, including summer programming, transition services, and assistive technology for students with disabilitiesSchool ImprovementDevelop appropriate systems of data collection, management, analysis, and use, connecting as needed to component districts and community partners for support in planning, implementation, monitoring, feedback, and evaluation of programs. Develop and promote leadership among principals, teachers and staff for inquiry, experimentation and innovation, and initiating and implementing improvement. Serve as consultant to component districts’ CSEs and organize and facilitate monthly CSE advisory Council meetings.Other DutiesPerform other duties as assigned by the Deputy Superintendent and/or District Superintendent. Benefits of working with us:Competitive salary. Minimum starting salary is $120,000, commensurate with experienceFull benefits, including health, vision, and dental insuranceInsurance in retirement after 10 years of serviceGenerous paid sick, personal, family illness, and vacation timeLife InsurancePossibility of Public Service Loan Forgiveness403(b)/457(b) PlansFlex spendingEmployee Assistance ProgramNYS Teacher Retirement System PensionGreat Work/Life BalanceIn this position, you'll be a part of a great team that believes in our BOCES purpose to UNLEASH POTENTIAL IN OUR COMMUNITY. We are…COLLABORATIVE LEARNERS ADVENTUROUS IN OUR WORKSOLUTION-DRIVENJOYFUL IN OUR WORKTo apply, please submit your resume, job specific cover letter, and references in OLASjobs.org or send all application materials directly to Jessica Docteur, Deputy Superintendent: jdocteur@cayboces.org
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