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Assistant Director of Special Education presso Newton Public Schools

Newton Public Schools · Newton, Stati Uniti d'America · Onsite

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Department:

  

Job Title:

Assistant Director of Special Education 

FLSA Status:

(Exempt/Non-exempt)

Exempt; Unit A

Reports to:

Director of Elementary Special Education

GENERAL DESCRIPTION (1-3 LINES DESCRIBING ROLE):

The Assistant Director of Special Education provides special education leadership, including overall insight of staff, and implementation of federal and state laws and regulations.

QUALIFICATIONS:

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:


  • Master’s Degree or higher in education administration or related field
  • Massachusetts DESE licensure as an Administrator and Special Educator
  • Five or more years of experience as an administrator
  • Thorough understanding of achievement assessments and ability to administer and/or interpret them
  • Ability to effectively supervise, evaluate, coach and mentor employees
  • Ability to handle multitude of varying and complex issues
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills
  • Ability to use technology effectively
  • Demonstrated organizational skills

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:


  • Experience supervising
  • Experience working in a large school district

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES (NOT LIMITED TO):

• Organize, supervise and evaluate special education staff members

• Supervise the development of individual education programs for special education students

• Attend special education meetings and the Special Education Parent Advisory Council

• Assist the department head in the handing of day-to-day problems that arise within the department

• Assist in scheduling special education supports

• Assist in scheduling special education meetings

• Monitor and provide appropriate consultation services for the department

• Other duties as needed

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:


Work Environment:  

Majority of work is performed in a school/classroom environment.  The noise level in the environment is usually moderate.


Physical Requirements:

While performing the duties of this job, the teacher is frequently required to walk, stand, sit, talk, and hear.  The teacher is regularly required to bend, stoop, crouch and/or kneel.  The teacher is occasionally required to lift and/or move objects weighing up to 25 pounds.  Must be able to assist with student behavioral needs as necessary, including responding to students who are physically unsafe, using physical restraints as part of a de-escalation process, and moving furniture in response to a crisis situation.


The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

      Date Updated: 3/8/16


Newton Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  Newton Public Schools ensures equal employment opportunities regardless of race, creed, sex, color, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or any other class as protected by law.  The Newton Public Schools places a high value on diversity and active recruitment of qualified minority teachers and staff. Any individual needing assistance in making application for any opening should contact the district human resources office.

 

      Date Updated: 


  Newton Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  Newton Public Schools ensures equal employment opportunities regardless of race, creed, sex, color, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, disability, or any other class as protected by law.  The Newton Public Schools places a high value on diversity and active recruitment of qualified minority teachers and staff. Any individual needing assistance in making application for any opening should contact the district human resources office.

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