MRAN0352968-0061
2026-01-02T00:00:00
2025-08-04T00:00:00
The Moravia Central School District is seeking to fill an administrative position for Director of Special Education and Pupil Personnel Services.Reports to: SuperintendentDescription: The Director of Special Education and Pupil Personnel Services shall assist the Superintendent of Schools by providing leadership and coordination for all aspects of the School District’s Special Education and Pupil Personnel Services- Psychological, Related Services, Special Education, 611/IDEA, Homebound instruction, McKinney-Vento liaison, ENL services, Title IX Coordinator and other related duties as directed.Qualifications:Valid Certification as a School District Leader requiredValid Certification in Special Education or School Psychologist requiredFour years of Special Education or School Psychologist experienceGeneral Responsibilities: The Director of Special Education and PPS is directly responsible to report to the Superintendent of Schools. Be an active member of the Leadership Team. Attends Board of Education meetings and prepares such reports for the Board and Superintendent as needed. Serves as a liaison with BOCES and other out of district pavement facilities where appropriate. Prepares a variety of statistical and other reports relating to the pupil services and curriculum as required by State Education Law and special reports required by the Superintendent and Board of Education. Keeps informed, shares and provides staff development on a variety of information that deals with education trends, developments and research. Build strong, supportive professional relationships with families involved in all aspects of the Special Education Process. Collects, analyzes, sorts, tracks and communicates statistical data regarding student achievement in collaboration with the Director of Curriculum. Facilitates department and or building level meetings to review and analyze data. Encourages teacher use of student data from assessments to improve instruction. Ensures that all IEPs are current and compliant with NYSED guidelines and are regularly reviewed and updated in the student management system.Leadership Responsibilities: Perform all duties and responsibilities that are assigned to the position of the Chairperson of Special Education, 504 Committee and the Chairperson of PreSchool Special Education. Coordinate the District-wide Special Education Program. This includes but is not limited to speech, psychological services, OT, PT and other related services as well as out of district placed student and staffing, etc. Work with the Leadership Team to implement a PK-12 continuum of services for students in support of the curriculum in the least restrictive environment. Coordinate and play an active role in such other pupil service programs such as adaptive physical education tutorial services, home school, homebound instruction and homeless liaison services, etc. Oversee the management of Medicaid eligible services and Medicaid billing and reimbursement.Fiscal Responsibility: Develop a pertinent, annual budget which is consistent with fiscal guidelines provided by the Business Office, Superintendent and Board of Education. This includes establishing educational priorities for materials and adjusting these priorities to meet the needs of teachers and students within the allowable or anticipated funds. Assist in purchasing and requisitioning per District policy and procedures. Develop and coordinate the Special Education / IDEA grants and in accordance with District Goals. Coordinate the submission of STAC, Medicaid and other forms related to pupil personnel services.Personnel Responsibilities: Actively participates in the recruitment, interviewing and appointment of appropriate staff as directed by the Superintendent. Jointly supervise and evaluate Pupil Personnel Services staff with building administrators. Provide leadership to faculty, students and staff throughout the District. Maintains the morale of staff and students. Be familiar with rules and regulations of the MTA, MAA and CSEA contracts. Assist in providing in-service training and staff development. Communicate effectively with all stakeholders in a timely and professional manner. Work within the administrative unit to help oversee curriculum and improve instruction as it relates to students with disabilities. Supervises and evaluates all related service personnel, special education teachers and support staff and related office staff. Assists in the selection and assignment of staff in collaboration with principals.In addition to the above job description, the Director of Special Education and Pupil Personnel Services will perform all other duties and activities as assigned by the Superintendent.Please apply through OLAS and Upload a job-specific cover letter, resume, 3 letters of reference, and transcripts to the attention of the Superintendent of Schools, by August 4, 2025.
School Leader
Moravia CSD
Central
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