What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Director of Student Services position at Shippensburg Area School District?
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Primary Duties/Responsibilities:
- Assists in developing and administering the school district’s special services programs consistent with the school district goals and objectives, as well as applicable law.
- Provides leadership in planning and implementing instructional programs for special education.
- Assists in the assignment of special education, early intervention, paraprofessional staff, related services, 504 Plans, GIEP’s, nursing, counseling, social work, BCBA and speech/language programs to ensure the most effective utilization and provision of special services and programs as requested.
- Assists in the assignment of students into special education sections/caseloads.
- Assists principals in the supervision and observation of professional and support personnel.
- Assists the Director of Student Services in the planning and budgeting processes for all student services contracts.
- Advises and assists in the planning and budgeting processes for District operated special education programs and services.
- Insures compliance to all state and federal laws regulating special education.
- Reviews and approves requisitions for special education curriculum materials, supplies, and equipment and makes recommendations regarding approval.
- Maintains effective liaison with internal staff and external agencies.
- Keeps abreast of developments in the fields of special education, student assessment and services; keeps other school district staff informed of developments in the field as well as changes in laws or regulations in areas of responsibility.
- Assists in the Director of Student services in the recruitment, selection, training, professional development, observation, and evaluation of staff under areas of responsibility; makes recommendations regarding goals and corrective action
- Communicate, collaborate, coordinate, and supervise the District Social Workers, School Psychologists, BCBA’s, Nurses, Counselors, Special Education Teachers, Gifted Teachers, and Paraprofessional staff.
- Helps to facilitate the responsibilities of McKinney Vento Coordinator, Foster Care Point of Contact, Homeless Liaison, and 504 Coordinator. Secondary
Duties/Responsibilities:
- Provides and/or plans in-service programs for special education staff members and regular education staff members; provides technical assistance to staff members.
- Reviews and recommends field trips, instructional material and equipment purchases.
- Assists principals with the interview process of new staff members for professional and nonprofessional vacancies related to special education.
- Maintains ongoing communications with teachers, guidance counselors, principals, central administrators, School Board, parents and community.
- Performs other duties as may be assigned by the Director of Student Services
COMPETENCIES
- Organization
- Written/Oral Communication
- Detail Oriented
- Personal Effectiveness/Credibility
- Thoroughness
- Time Management
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $78,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: One location
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