QUALIFICATIONS:                        

• Holds certification as a School District Administrator (SDA) and/or School District Leader (SDL);
• Leadership experience in the supervision of Special Education and Pupil Personnel staff;
• Strong written and oral communication skills;
• Comprehensive knowledge of regulations of the Commissioner of Education of the State of New York as they apply to Pupil Personnel, as well as the Part 200 regulations for special education;
• Evidence of strong leadership skills and extensive administrative experience (special education and/or pupil personnel experience preferred);
• Effective facilitation skills in leading committees and/or advisory groups.

EVIDENCE OF UNDERSTANDING AND EXPERIENCE:

• Federal and State laws, rules, regulations, and mandate (including McKinney-Vento)
• CSE and CPSE experience with developing and implementing IEPs
• High level of knowledge of current research, best practices, assessment, professional development and instructional strategies in the field.
• Spectrum of Special Education programs and alternative models
• Related and Support services
• Budget development 
• Staff evaluation and supervision
• Parent participation
• Grant writing
• Collaborative team management
• Response to Intervention and Acadmic Intervention Services     

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: 

Oversee District instructional programs for Special Education and Pupil Services, including but not limited to:

• Special Education Programs Pre-K-12, 504 plans, Response to Intervention plans and building procedures
• Management of data for State and Federal reports
• Coordination of Community Education, student registration and District Security Officers
• Administer the Annual Professional Performance Review process for the certificated instructional and administrative staff. 

Staff evaluation and supervision of:

Special Education Teachers                                   School Psychologists
Speech Teachers                                                  Social Workers
School Guidance Counselors                                 Occupational Therapists and Physical Therapists
Nurses and individual nursing services                   Vison and Hearing Teachers
Outside Consultants                                             Attendance Officer for the District