QUALIFICATIONS:Masters Degree and Experience as a Special Education Teacher and/or Administrator of Special EducationKnowledge of Special Education RegulationsFederal and StateKnowledge of Special Education Best PracticesStrong Interpersonal Skillsable to work with other administrators teachers parents and studentsStrong Oral and Written SkillsStrong Organizational AbilityMA Certification as an Administrator of Special EducationREPORTS TO: Superintendent of SchoolsJOB GOAL:To provide leadership in the ongoing development and implementation of student and staff services. To provide communication between administration staff parents the DOE and other state agencies.PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:Keeps abreast of successful Special Education practices and provides leadership in determining their appropriateness for inclusion in the districts educational programsMaintains regulatory compliance for Federal and State Special Education RegulationsPrepares all Federal and State DOE Reports including Circuit Breaker correctly and on timeDevelops the budget and provides expenditure control on the Special Education budgetPrepares statistical reports as mandated by the Superintendent in a timely fashionPrepares and manages all Special Education GrantsAssists in the formulation of a philosophy and objectives for Special Education Programs and guides the implementation and evaluation of those servicesInvestigation and followup of appropriate outofdistrict programsServe as liaison to outside agencies providing support services to students (e.g. DSS DMH DDS etc.)Works with the Principals and other administrative staff to improve individual staff competencies Foster a trusting relationship with parents of Special Education studentsPrepare and arrange transportation for students in the Special Education Program requiring sameMaintain active participation with educational leaders in the area of Special EducationBe an active participant on the Keystone Advisory BoardAttend and participate in all Administrative Team Meetings as requiredAttend School Committee meetings and prepare such reports for the Committee as the Superintendent may requestAssist the Superintendent and other administrators as requested/neededTERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Twelvemonth contract
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