Required Certifications & Qualifications |
Connecticut intermediate administration and supervision #092 certification Connecticut teacher certification and successful teaching experience in special education or pupil personnel services Successful experience in the Administration and Supervision of Special Education Background in grant development and implementation Background in building-level administration preferred
|
Essential Skills, Knowledge Performance Abilities |
Strong leadership skills Experience with personnel management and supervision Deadline oriented with exceptional organizational skills Knowledgeable in CT Special Education Law Demonstrated ability to build positive relationships with all stakeholders Propensity to work collaboratively and persistently with all stakeholders to complete complex and demanding tasks A positive personality with a solutions oriented outlook Strong budget management skills, including experience developing, adhering to, and projecting budget needs Ability to build and design in-district special education programs Strong written communication and oral presentation skills for multiple purposes and audiences Conflict resolution skills and experience Strong diagnostics skills and a drive to streamline and implement efficient protocols and procedures
|
Essential Performance Responsibilities |
Responsible for all pupil personnel services and management of all special education programs across the district Responsible for the design, implementation and measurement of short-term and long-range plans to build programs across the district. Plan, direct, coordinate and evaluate: Supervisor of Special Education Special Education Coordinators All special education programs across the district Psychological and Social Work Services Speech and Language Pathologists Occupational and Physical Therapists School Nurses Special Education Paraprofessionals PreSchool Program and Birth to Three Transitions Homebound Tutoring Outside Placements and Push-In Contracted Services
Creates budget and cost analysis for all special education programs and services Writes and implements a variety of grants, including IDEA Prepares state required reports, grant reports and compliance verification such as the SEDAC-G and Medicaid Plans for organizing professional development of all related staff Plans and conducts regularly scheduled meetings with all pupil personnel services staff members Acts as the district chairperson for numerous community committees Vehicle for public relations and open communication between and among service providers, staff, administrators and the public 504 Coordinator McKinney Vento Liaison Title IX Coordinator District Safe School Climate Leader Additional assignments as determined by the Superintendent of Schools
|
Terms of Employment |
| |
Additional Duties |
Attending and presenting at Board of Education Meetings Periodic travel required between schools Perform all other duties that may be assigned by the Superintendent of Schools
|
All application materials must be submitted online, through Applitrack; should you have any difficulty in submitting your online application please contact (860)945-4813. *District reserves the right to close the posting if a suitable candidate is found prior to the external closing date. |