Assistant Director of Special Education
Assistant Director of Special Education
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Job Description
Department:
Job Title:
Assistant Director of Special Education
FLSA Status:
(Exempt/Non-exempt)
Exempt; Unit A
Reports to:
Director of Elementary Special Education
GENERAL DESCRIPTION (1-3 LINES DESCRIBING ROLE):
The Assistant Director of Special Education provides special education leadership including overall insight of staff and implementation of federal and state laws and regulations.
QUALIFICATIONS:
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Masters Degree or higher in education administration or related field
- Massachusetts DESE licensure as an Administrator and Special Educator
- Five or more years of experience as an administrator
- Thorough understanding of achievement assessments and ability to administer and/or interpret them
- Ability to effectively supervise evaluate coach and mentor employees
- Ability to handle multitude of varying and complex issues
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Ability to use technology effectively
- Demonstrated organizational skills
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Experience supervising
- Experience working in a large school district
ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES (NOT LIMITED TO):
Organize supervise and evaluate special education staff members
Supervise the development of individual education programs for special education students
Attend special education meetings and the Special Education Parent Advisory Council
Assist the department head in the handing of day-to-day problems that arise within the department
Assist in scheduling special education supports
Assist in scheduling special education meetings
Monitor and provide appropriate consultation services for the department
Other duties as needed
WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Work Environment:
Majority of work is performed in a school/classroom environment. The noise level in the environment is usually moderate.
Physical Requirements:
While performing the duties of this job the teacher is frequently required to walk stand sit talk and hear. The teacher is regularly required to bend stoop crouch and/or kneel. The teacher is occasionally required to lift and/or move objects weighing up to 25 pounds. Must be able to assist with student behavioral needs as necessary including responding to students who are physically unsafe using physical restraints as part of a de-escalation process and moving furniture in response to a crisis situation.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Date Updated: 3/8/16
Newton Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Newton Public Schools ensures equal employment opportunities regardless of race creed sex color national origin religion age sexual orientation gender identity disability or any other class as protected by law. The Newton Public Schools places a high value on diversity and active recruitment of qualified minority teachers and staff. Any individual needing assistance in making application for any opening should contact the district human resources office.
Date Updated:
Newton Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Newton Public Schools ensures equal employment opportunities regardless of race creed sex color national origin religion age sexual orientation disability or any other class as protected by law. The Newton Public Schools places a high value on diversity and active recruitment of qualified minority teachers and staff. Any individual needing assistance in making application for any opening should contact the district human resources office.
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
