ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Is responsible for all District-wide special education programs, including the Extended School Year program.
2. Collaborates with building level administrators, teachers, and support staff to develop a culture that reflects high
expectations for students and supports the improvement of student outcomes, including graduation rates for students
with disabilities, and to strengthen the engagement of families as partners.
3. Is responsible for all special education evaluations, including student testing, the implementation of all IEP plans and
services, and the research and development of alternative assessments.
4. Schedules, arranges, and directs Committee on Special Education meetings and, if applicable, Committee on
Preschool Special Education meetings in accordance with regulations, and participates in dispute resolution meetings,
hearings, and mediation settlement meetings as needed.
5. Assists Assistant Directors of Special Education in coordinating the aging-in and aging-out process with the District,
county, and state and participates in out-of-District CPSE/CSE meetings and, if applicable, assists in making
arrangements for the placement of school age Special Education students in out-of-District placements, monitors
student progress in BOCES and out-of-District placements, and may write IEPs for school age students if necessary.
6. Monitors federal, state and local special education regulations and/or guidelines to insure District compliance.
7. Disseminates information to ensure that staff members are well informed and up to date with current developments in
the field, including revisions to federal and state laws and regulations.
8. Consults with the school attorney on legal matters and litigation relating to Special Education.
9. Is responsible for the supervision and evaluation of the Assistant Directors for Special Education and any other staff
members reporting directly to the Assistant Superintendent of Special Education.
10. Is responsible for making recommendations for the appointment, transfer, discipline, and dismissal of those staff
members supervised.
11. Coordinates and facilitates, when applicable, Special Education Department meetings.
12. Is responsible for the development, recommendation, implementation, and administration of the special education
budget for which administrative responsibility is exercised, including the relevant areas of the BOCES services
budget. Works closely with members at all levels of the District’s administrative staff to ensure that there is
consistency within budget allocations throughout the District for staffing needs and that these allocations are in
conformance with strategic planning needs.
13. Is responsible for the preparation, filing, administration, and reporting of applicable federal grants.
14. Coordinates with the Assistant Superintendent for Administration & Information Systems to develop and create
systematic tools for pertinent data collection.
15. Facilitates and reviews for compliance, all NYSED indicators and accountability status reports.
16. Acts as District facilitator for any/all district-wide NYSED reviews for compliance.
17. Is responsible for the design, development, and presentation of appropriate staff development programs.
18. Is responsible for maintaining appropriate records and pertinent demographic information.
19. Working with the District’s business official, is responsible for the timely and accurate filing of Medicaid
reimbursement claims in a manner that will insure the maximization of the District’s entitlement.
20. Serves as chairperson for the Special Education Parent Advisory Committee and the Special Education Parent Support
Group.
21. Assists in the development of District policies, regulations, and procedures.
22. Works with the Superintendent of Schools and members of the District’s administrative staff to open lines of
communication and to develop and sustain working relationships with community and business leaders to identify and
provide educational resources and opportunities.
23. Attends all meetings of the Board of Education and Executive Sessions unless excused by the Superintendent of
Schools.
24. Participates in community activities as a means of personal service and District representation.
25. Participates in activities that will lead to continued professional growth including attendance at conferences, seminars
and workshops.
26. Prepares reports for the Superintendent of Schools evaluating the performance of assigned areas of administrative
responsibility measured against District goals and short and long-range strategic plans.
27. Prepares all other reports as required by virtue of the position or as requested by the Superintendent of Schools and
makes all necessary presentations as may be required or requested.
28. Assists Assistant Directors in coordinating with the Transportation Department all Special Education transportation
runs with verification in District data management systems.
29. Assists Assistant Directors and Building Administrators in coordinating efforts to evaluate and implement technology
for severely disabled students.
30. Provides advice, assistance, and support to the Superintendent of Schools in confidential matters.
31. Performs other tasks and assumes responsibilities as may be assigned by the Superintendent of Schools.
SUPERVISORY REPONSIBILITIES:
Supervises and evaluates Assistant Directors for Special Education and assigned office staff members. Carries out supervisory
responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing,
hiring, recommending appointment, and training of employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising
performance of and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:
Five years previous experience in school administration, including special education and/or related service provider experience.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:
NY State School District Administrator and/or School District Leader certification. Valid NYS Driver's License.
LANGUAGE SKILLS:
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common professional and technical journals, financial reports and legal documents.
Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from employees, regulatory agencies, or members of the school
community. Ability to write speeches, reports and articles for publication. Ability to effectively present information to
students, staff, administrators, public groups/community, and the Board of Education.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:
Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference. Ability to apply concepts such as
fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations. Ability to apply financial concepts such as compound
interest, time value of money, tax rates and discounts.
REASONING ABILITY:
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of financial, administrative, legal or technical instructions in narrative, mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES:
Ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory in specific areas of responsibility. Ability to establish and maintain
effective working relationships with staff and the school community. Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both orally and in writing. Ability to perform duties with awareness of all District requirements and Board of Education policies. Ability to use personal computer applications such as word processing, spreadsheets, presentation programs and student/administrative management systems. Working knowledge/understanding of applicable state and federal regulations, policies and law. Thorough knowledge of special education regulations, policies and law at the state and federal levels.