Assistant Director of Special Education

Pawtucket, RI - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Department:

Administration

Job Summary

The Pawtucket School Department and the Leadership Team seek a dynamic knowledgeable leader to assist in developing innovative and creative programs in the least restrictive environment for all students requiring special education support. Access to academic rigor in the least restrictive environment is a goal for all district students. We seek a leader that will encourage and only accept exceptional academic instruction for all students with disabilities. SUMMARY DESCRIPTION:At the direction of the Director of Special Education the Assistant Director of Special Education will assist in organizing and coordinating special education services in the district. The Assistant Director will design coordinate and administer programs and services designed to meet the needs of all students with disabilities in the least restrictive environment. EXEMPLARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Works collaboratively with the Director of Special Education and as a special education team member with school personnel and leaders administrators and families to ensure that student plans and the implementation of such plans are in accordance with with the ELL Director to coordinate services for students with special education and ELL and delivers Professional Development at the District and building level on improved teaching and learning of students with disabilitiesCoordinates special education services for students Pre-K to 21 years of in establishing procedures for identifying the needs abilities and interests of students with disabilities and developing any new programs related to these support services to assure that all services outlined in a students IEP are as LEA in the district and out-of-district meetings as and supervises ESY pre-school elementary secondary and transition programs. Assists Early Childhood staff in meeting all the requirements of Brightstar in developing new and innovative programs to address some of the more significant challenges presented by students with with developing and implementing procedures in compliance with federal and state special education in determining staffing requirements (special educators support personnel instructional assistants and other staff supported by special education).Assists in coordinating and attendance in Pawtucket Special Education Advisory Committee meetings. Provides guidance support and direction to Evaluation 504 and RTI teams Encourages participation by supporting parents and ensuring they are valued members of the IEP district policy issues and current goals and plans to special education staff. Assists in supervising and evaluating special education documentation and supervises to ensure that special education personnel adequately document meetings and parent regularly to work collaboratively as a team. Assumes other responsibilities as directed by the Superintendent and Assistant KNOWLEDGEABLE OF:IDEASection 504RI High School Regulations and Graduation requirementsResponse to InterventionData analysisCurrent trends and best practices in special educationSpecialized instructionAssistive technology and augmentative communication Transition service regulationsEarly Childhood regulationsSKILLED AT:Public speaking writing listening problem-solving resolving disputes and providing directionWorking with individuals and groups; interpersonal skillsResearch and use of instructional technologyBeing innovative and the ability to work independentlyLeadership qualitiesEstablishing and maintaining effective working relationships Working collaboratively with administrative staff LICENSE/CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENTS:Masters Degree in Special Education or related fieldRI District Level Administrator Special Education CertificateMinimum of 5 years of teaching experience as a Special EducatorBi-Lingual PreferredCOMPENSATION/BENEFITS:Full-time position 260 daysFull PSD Benefit packageCitizenship residency or work VISA in the United States required

Required Experience:

Director

Required Experience:

Director