Assistant Director of Pupil Services/Special Education - Vacancy ID: 188449

Duties and Responsibilities: Special Education: -Provide efficient and appropriate leadership to plan, develop, implement, and evaluate appropriate special education offerings to all children with disabilities. Oversee a comprehensive continuum of coordinated programs and services for children. -Collect, review, and share academic data to ensure goals are being met. -Provide leadership that integrates special education with regular education. Serve as liaison between special education programs and services for children with disabilities and regular education, parents/guardians, the community, the county, and other agencies. -Model and coach instructional methods in a variety of settings and provide instructional support. -Coordinate and assist in creation and implementation of professional development activities for special education instructional staff, regular education staff, and support staff as appropriate. -Prepare applicable budgets, manage budget implementation and provide for fiscal accountability of pupil service programs. -Complete all special education report forms and district plans as required by the Department of Public Instruction (DPI). -Serves as an active member of the administrative team. Articulates a clear philosophy and shared vision for learning. Upholds and follows all District policies, guidelines, and procedures. Pupil Services: -Communicate with building office staff to ensure that student records are accurate in the Student Information System. -Evaluate and coordinate nursing services district-wide. -Coordinate school counseling systems in order to ensure continuation of services. -Collaborate with teachers to ensure English Language Learners receive appropriate accommodations and instruction by writing plans and assessing for progress. Instructional Leadership: -Provide leadership in the planning, implementation and evaluation of the schools’ instructional programs. -Oversee services within established federal, state, and district guidelines to meet student needs. -Assign staff members duties and supervise educational programs to maximize use of their teaching skills and educational background. -Promote learning in a safe and orderly environment. Planning: -Involve the staff in short and long-range planning at the building and district levels. -Lead/support planning, implementation and evaluation of the schools’ instructional programs. Budgeting and Financial Planning: -Assist in the planning and administration of the special education budget including the Flow-Through and Preschool grants. -Maintain an inventory of all instructional equipment. Supervision and Evaluation: -Perform classroom evaluations of special education teachers annually according to the Teacher Performance Evaluation system / CESA 6 or Strong model. Staff Development: -Provide support for new personnel. -Assist in the planning of staff development activities. -Encourage employees to participate in training opportunities within budgetary limitations. School-Community Relations: -Provide opportunities for parents to discuss and resolve individual student problems. -Facilitate the dissemination of information of interest to the community through various media. -Act as a liaison between the schools and the community. Communications: -Maintain open lines of communication with students and staff following the Chain of Command protocol established by the District. -Communicate with other administrators regarding issues and developments affecting school administration. -Provide all school personnel with a set of building emergency procedures. Recruitment and Placement: -Participate and assist in the coordination of the recruitment and hiring of special education staff. -Participate in the recruitment and hiring of district staff, as needed. -Make recommendations to the District on the hiring and placement of teaching and support staff. Other Responsibilities: Administer Board policies and employment agreements. Prepare reports as requested by the District Administrator. Attend local and state meetings as may be necessary to carry out his/her responsibilities. Perform other duties as assigned by the District Administrator. Conduct: -Each staff member shall remain free of any alcohol or non-prescribed controlled substance and abuse of any prescribed controlled substance in the workplace throughout his/her employment in the District. -Each staff member shall serve as a role model to students in how to conduct themselves as citizens and as responsible, intelligent contributing members of society. It is the policy of the School District of Manawa to provide equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.