| | Supervises | Works in collaboration with building administrators in the supervision of professional and paraprofessional staff that provide any of the following: school-year special education services and, as assigned, ENL services, 504 Accommodation Plans, homeschooled supports, and Medicaid-funded services. |
| | Job Goal | To ensure that students receive a free appropriate education according to Education Law and Regulations. To ensure the development, implementation, coordination, and evaluation of all aspects of the Office of Special Programs, including but not limited to special education ages three (3) through twenty-one (21), English as a Second Language, Medicaid-funded services, psychological services, support for homeschooled education, and compliance with all New York State and Federal regulations related to those services. To provide leadership in the development, implementation, and evaluation of the UPK through 12 intervention programs in accordance with State and District standards and policies. To provide instructional leadership and data analysis, while developing aligned systems and structures to monitor student progress in conjunction with the Assistant Superintendent for Instruction and Building Principals. To strive for quality and promote pride in all District endeavors. To fulfill the Mission of the District. |
| | Responsibilities | - Provides for early identification, evaluation of disabling conditions, and the development of programs or placement in existing programs that meet individual student needs both within and outside of the District.
- Collaborate with the building administrators and appropriate staff members in developing and coordinating services designed to increase the academic achievement of all students, including those with disabilities, through:
1. Supporting staff on best practices in areas of curriculum, instruction, assessment, and education of students with disabilities in the least restrictive environment. 2. Data analysis for appropriate educational decision-making. 3. Assistance in planning for the administration of the New York State Alternative Assessment (NYSAA), the New York State English as a Second Language Achievement Test (NYSESLAT) and the New York State assessments for grades 3 through 12 for students with Disabilities. - Collaboration with the building administrators on program, staff and facilities planning, including caseloads, scheduling, and placement.
- Complete accurate and timely preparation and filing of required District and New York State verification and accountability reports.
- Assists in the supervision and evaluation of professional and paraprofessional staff as assigned by the Assistant Superintendent for Instruction.
- Assists and coordinates the provision of special education support, evaluations, and services with nonpublic schools, approved private schools, BOCES and independent providers.
- Participates effectively in regional-level, District-level, building-level, department-level, and ad hoc committees as assigned as a representative of the Special Education Department.
- Assists in the planning, coordination and, as appropriate, the delivery of professional learning on topics related to the needs of staff and students and the goals of the Special Education Department and the District.
- Monitors students’ academic performance to assist teachers in meeting student needs and administrators in determining program revisions and/or adjustments.
- Attends meetings relevant to curricula areas and responsibilities.
- Stays abreast of the latest research, trends, and developments in these fields.
- Participate in appropriate local, state, and national professional meetings.
- Participates in the selection of new personnel within the above-mentioned departments.
- Carries out any other assigned duties and responsibilities which may be deemed appropriate by the Superintendent of Schools or designee.
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