DLHN0268355-0000
2023-07-01T00:00:00
2023-06-16T00:00:00
NOTICE OF ANTICIPATED VACANCY The Delaware Academy Central School District at Delhi seeks a highly qualified candidate to fill the following: Position: Director of Special Education (12 month) Start Date: July 1, 2023 Salary: Competitive based on experience Qualifications: NYS School District Administrator (SDA) and/or School District Leader (SDL) plus,Minimum of five years of experience the field of special education and/or special programsStrong leadership, collaboration, organizational, written and communication skillsComprehensive knowledge of federal and NYS laws, regulations, and mandates as they apply to special education services including Part 200 and 201 regulations, Section 504 (ADA), IDEA, and NYS Pathways to GraduationCSE and CPSE experience including the development and implementation of IEP’sHigh levels of knowledge of current research, best practices, assessment, professional development and instructional strategies, programming, and models in the field Responsibilities and Duties:Provide instructional leadership in the continuous growth of special education programsSupervision of staff including special education teachers and aides, related service providers, school psychologist, in collaboration with building principalsOversee special education K-12, support frameworks in Response to Intervention (RTI), and Academic Intervention Services (AIS), in collaboration with building principalsServe as chairperson for Committees on Special Education, Preschool Special Education (CSE & CPSE), and Section 504 Accommodation Committee; including procedures for initial, re-evaluation, transfer, manifestation determination meetings and discipline for students with disabilitiesAssure quality implementation and delivery of all special education services and accommodations as recommended by the CSE, CPSE, or Section 504 CommitteePlan, direct, and coordinate a comprehensive district special education program with consideration for continuum of services and least restrictive environment based on our student population, including on-going evaluation of existing programs recommending changes as neededOversee management of and processes for homebound/medically-based instruction in coordination with tutors and/or outside providersAssist in recruiting, hiring and retention processes for position vacanciesCollaboratively lead professional development (PD) for staff including required annual special education updates and overall PD aligned with district vision, mission, and goalsEnsure compliance with the district’s Annual Professional Performance Review (APPR) and district performance evaluation requirements for instructional and support staff Prepare and manage federal entitlement grants for special education (IDEA - 611/619) in collaboration with the Business AdministratorOversee, prepare, and submit annual NYS Performance Indicator reports and program evaluation reports for special education in coordination with the district’s Information OfficerSubmit program variances and approval procedures to and with the State Education Department Assist in the preparation of district budget with consideration for departmental expenditures and revenue sources relating to special education needsCoordinate Extended School-Year (ESY) programming, transition services, and assistive technology for students with disabilitiesProvide oversight of the identification and implementation for the New York State Alternate Assessments (NYSAA)Act as district liaison with NYSED (Office of Special Education Quality Assurance), BOCES and outside agencies in the provision of special education services, and the Office of Civil Rights (OCR) in the provision of accommodations, including participation at regional Special Education Advisory Council (SEAC) meetingsInterprets/presents the objectives and programs of special education and student services to the Board of Education, administrative team, and the public communityPerforms other duties as assigned by the Superintendent of Schools Supervises: Special education teachers, school psychologist, speech therapist, related service providers, special education LTA’s and aides, and other related staff in partnership with principals.
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