Position Type:
Administration/Director
Date Posted:
8/4/2022
Location:
Administrative Office
Date Available:
To Be Determined
Closing Date:
08/26/2022
DIRECTOR SPECIAL EDUCATION - PK-12
12 Month Position
Supervises Special Education Support Services. Reports to the Superintendent/Superintendent Designee.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provides leadership for the development, implementation and evaluation of specialized services, in conformance with federal and state standards
- Engages in supervisory and administrative activities to promote the educational development of each student and the professional growth of district/school staff
- Recommends and implement the district’s policies and procedures for delivery of special services.
- Manages special services administrative functions to assist principals to maintain safe and efficient school operations within district guidelines
- Develops and support schools to implement an effective district-wide program to promote positive student behavior
- Designs and implements staff development plans for educators of students with special needs, encompassing an annual needs assessment and the arranging of in-services activities.
- Advises principals and staff regarding the organization and management of special services
- Supervises the coordination of home instruction for home bound or hospitalized students.
- Arranges for the transportation of all children placed in special services programs.
- Ensures complete and cumulative individual records for all students receiving special services.
- Visits on a regular basis all school sites at which special programs are conducted during hours when the programs are in operation
- Directs the preparation of various written documents such as budgets, program proposals and analyses, correspondence and reports required by local, state and federal agencies, etc.
- Represents the district at local, county and state levels in matters related to special services.
- Represents the district within community forums for the purpose of maintaining ongoing community support for educational goals and/or assisting with issues related to school environment
- Participates in administrative meetings, board meetings, negotiation meetings and other such meetings, as required
- Maintains high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality when dealing with student, staff and/or parent information
- Facilitates a collaborative approach to support student success through programs and services involving family and community engagement.
- Provides leadership in the development and implementation of educational compliance in regards to federal and state regulation.
- Performs any other related duties as assigned by the Superintendent.
REQUIREMENTS
- 1. Connecticut certification as an Intermediate Administrator (092)
- 2.Additional certification required in Special Education (165)
- Master’s Degree in Education, Special Education
- Five years of successful teaching experience
- Minimum 5 years demonstrated success in supervision and evaluation of staff.
- Demonstrated leadership in improving the planning, organization and delivery of specialized educational services to students, including a record of excellence in planning and implementing student assessment strategies, interventions and professional development.
- Knowledge of and/or experience in various aspects of administration and supervision of school programs
- Demonstrated knowledge of current trends and research in the area of specialized services
- Highly motivated, well-organized, excellent interpersonal skills
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively with entire school community
- Demonstrated proficiency in the use of technology for communication, reports and research
This position is in accordance with the Agreement between the Bridgeport Board of Education and the Bridgeport Council of Administrators and Supervisors (BCAS).
This is a 12-month position and falls under Group I with a salary range of $137,220-$167,833
Qualified candidates who wish to apply should access the Bridgeport Public Schools' AppliTrack system:
http://www.applitrack.com/bridgeport/onlineapp
"Bridgeport Public Schools is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer."