About this role
COMMON CORE COMPETENCIES
Demonstrates the ability to:
- Lead a team of special education specialists in the implementation of the instructional programs for students with disabilities
- Strong communication, problem-solving, human relations and conflict resolution skills
- In-depth knowledge of state and federal special education laws
- Model best practices for teachers and students with disabilities
QUALIFICATIONS
- SDL/SDA Certification
- Minimum five years teaching and/or administrative experience
- Demonstrated expertise in the area
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES
- Works collaboratively with the Assistant Superintendent for Student Personnel Services and the Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction.
- Works with the Director of Student Services and Data Quality Compliance to ensure adherence to all special education law and guidance.
- Works with the Executive Director for Special Education in coordinating curriculum and instruction support of Special Education programs with the district's instructional effort.
- Manage and monitor special education budgets, staffing and resources to support both short- and long-term district goals effectively
- Implement and assess special education programs to ensure all students receive high quality instruction in the least restrictive environment.
- Utilize data analysis assess program effectiveness, inform decision-making, and adjust special education services as needed.
- Oversee the referral process and the development and implementation of Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), ensuring alignment with district policies and legal mandates.
- Provide leadership, direction and oversight for all district special education programs.
- Coordinate with district personnel in developing staff training programs for special education personnel.
- Plans for, organizes, supervises and jointly evaluates district special education staff with the building principals.
- Collaborates with building administrators in the supervision and evaluation of Special Education teachers. Assures compliance with federal and state regulations.
- Design special education programs that set rigorous, high expectations for teachers and all children including those with disabilities
- Selects, trains, and assigns compensatory instructional staff. Coordinates with building administrators and special education staff in the monitoring and delivery of compensatory services.
- Coordinates a physical education program for handicapped students in conjunction with the Athletic Director and appropriate district staff.
- Oversees State Education Department annual auditing processes
- Facilitate the special education impartial hearing process.
- Cooperates with building principals in hiring, training and assigning student services staff.
- Coordinates with BOCES and other agencies in the special placement of special education students, and transfer of students between BOCES and district schools and/or other public, private, residential or day treatment centers.
- Oversees CSE/CPSE committees and the design and implementation of IEPs for in and out of district students
- Provides regular reports on private and BOCES student placement and coordinates with committees in each of the schools.
- Coordinates with building administrators and appropriate district staff the selection, ordering, purchasing and distribution of instructional materials for student services staff.
- Assists in interpreting the scope of student services provided to staff, school board and community.
- Advises the Executive Director for Special Education on the condition and appropriateness of facilities and equipment needed to provide student services.
- Reviews and recommends policy and procedural changes to the Superintendent and Assistant Superintendent for Student Personnel Services and District Administration.
- Performs other duties as may be assigned by the Superintendent.
REPORTS TO
Assistant Superintendent for Student Personnel Services and the Executive Director for Special Education.
(Rev. 10/28/26)