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1.    West New York - Director of Special Services

https://www.applitrack.com/wnyschools/onlineapp/default.aspx?Category=Administration  

• Director of Special Services JobID: 700 
• Position Type:
    Administration/Director of Special Services
• Date Posted:
    8/25/2019
• Location:
    Board of Education

Director of Special Services
 
QUALIFICATIONS:       
1. Master’s Degree in the field of education; a special education concentration or degree preferred
2. Possess Standard Certificate in a field of special education, school psychologist, LDTC or school social worker

3. Possess Principal endorsement; School Administrator endorsement or CE preferred                              
   4. Minimum of five (5) years supervisory experience; District-wide or Central Office experience preferred
   5. Minimum of five (5) years experience teaching in the area of special education or sitting as a member of a Child Study Team preferred.
    
   REPORTS TO:Superintendent of Schools and Assistant Superintendent of Schools as assigned
    
   JOB GOAL: Director of Special Services supervises and supports the District’s Special Services with District-wide leadership duties relevant to the efficient provision of educational services to students who require special education and related services as well as academic and emotional/behavioral support services. 
   
   JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
   1. Cooperates with building principal/administration to plan, coordinate, and evaluate students for Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 eligibility pursuant to Board policy.
   2. Participates in the development and implementation of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 programs, procedures and inservices.
   3. Ensures district compliance with regulations and legal requirements regarding Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.
   4. Works collaboratively with departmental and district administrative staff, Child Study Team Members, Related Service Providers, Teacher Coordinators and the District Head Nurse to implement district goals and objectives.
   5. Assumes regular oversight of Program Supervisors, Child Study Teams and Related Services Providers, BCBAs and teachers for the purposes of research, development, implementation and evaluation of student support and special education programs.
   6. Assists Child Study Teams and Related Services Providers for the purpose of ensuring the provision of FAPE for eligible students in accordance with Federal and State requirements, including but not limited to: NJDOE Administrative Code and Policies, Child Find, Individuals with Disabilities Act regulations, and the mandate for thorough and efficient educational services.
   7. Conducts regular audits of IEPs and 504 plans in conjunction with the Program Supervisors and staff evaluations.
   8. Prepare for and attend mediation, due process and resolution meeting(s) all appearances before the Office of Administrative Law.
   9. Supports and facilitates the services of the Assistive Technology and district behaviorists and to ensure efficient implementation of programming and evaluation.
   10. Communicates and conferences with parents as needed and promotes the quality and sustainability of a special education parent advisory group.
   11. Assists in the development and implementation of the budget for the Department.
   12. Performs other related duties and responsibilities as needed and directed by the assigned Assistant Superintendent of Schools and Superintendent of Schools.

*Complete job description upon submission of application.


TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:      Salary to be determined by the Board.
                                                    Work Year – 12 month employee


EVALUATION:                            Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board’s policy on evaluation of certified staff.
 

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2.  Learning Disabilities Teacher Consultant (Anticipated Opening) @ Cherry Hill High School

https://www.applitrack.com/cherryhill/onlineapp/JobPostings/view.asp?FromAdmin=true&AppliTrackJobId=2237

For more information contact:  

LaCoyya H. Weathington

Director of Pupil Services

Cherry Hill Public School District

45 Ranoldo Terrace

Cherry Hill, NJ 08034

856-429-5600 Ext 4431

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2.  Sage Day Princeton, NJ, a small, private special education high school is seeking a Principal to join our team.  This is a great opportunity for a former Director of Special Services as it will give you ample opportunity to leverage your knowledge of student needs, IEP implementation, and team leadership while affording you the opportunity for daily hands-on work with students. Our students have emotional disabilities, and we provide psychodynamically-oriented individual, group and family therapy.  Our school is a strong therapeutic milieu with strong collaboration between educators and staff clinicians. The ideal candidate will have:

• N.J. Principal’s Certification

• Minimum 5 years teaching experience

• Knowledge of special education

• Familiarity with Danielson teacher evaluation model

• Strong collaborative leadership skills

Position is September through July with some flexibility needed.  We offer competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package. Email cover letter, resume and salary requirements to Christopher Leonard, Director of Operations, cleonard@sageday.com.  Sage Day is an Equal Opportunity Employer. For more information on Sage Day, please visit us on the web at www.sageday.com.

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