October 24, 2014 ADMINISTRATIVE POSITION: Assistant Supervisor of Special Education CERTIFICATION: SBL and/or SDL Job Description attached – Successful candidate must meet the expectations as listed on the job description. WORK YEAR: 12 month SALARY: Commensurate with Education and Experience Please submit a letter of interest, resume, transcript, certification, and three letters of recommendation (letters must be signed and dated within the past three years) to: Jake Sheehan, Director of Administration Elmira City School District 951 Hoffman Street Elmira, New York 14905 DEADLINE: In order to be considered, letters must be received by November 7, 2014. As required by Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, the City School District of the City of Elmira, NY hereby notifies all applicants for admission and employment, students and parents of students, employees, sources of referral of applicants for admission and employment of all unions and professional organizations holding collective bargaining of professional agreements with it that it does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the educational programs or activities which it operates and that is required by Title IX and Part 86 not to discriminate in such matter. All inquiries concerning the application of Title IX and Part 86 shall be addressed to Personnel Administrator, 951 Hoffman Street, Elmira, NY 14905 or to the Director of the Office of Civil Rights of the Department of Health, Education and Welfare. Assistant Supervisor of Special Education Job Description Responsibilities:   Supervise and administer all district programs for children with disabilities under the Individuals and Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) 1. Become knowledgeable about the developments and trends in special education, instructional management and supervision, including attendance at meetings and training for assistant supervisors. 2. Supervise the location, identification and evaluation process for students with disabilities 3. Consult with teaching staff to determine needs of specific students and programs 4. Consult with teachers to determine instructional materials and supplies needed for students/programs 5. Collaborate with school district level committees to develop plans and recommendations for inclusion of students in all aspects of the educational programs. Provide on-going, regularly scheduled consultation to regular and general education personnel in the district                   1. On a regular basis visit special education and regular education classrooms to observe effectiveness of the instructional program and appropriateness of IEP goals and objectives 2. Monitor operation of programs for children with disabilities to ensure operation in accordance with federal, state regulations and approved policies, procedures and guidelines. Act as a liaison with other public and private agencies and individuals who provide services to students with disabilities in the district. Disseminate information as appropriate to district personnel, parents and students. Participate in long range planning for department and district Participate in budget planning Assist with mandated reports Assist with oversight of related service providers and case management Mentor and develop expertise in special education staff Communicate in a timely manner with staff, parents, administrators and community agencies Oversee and ensure completion of IEP meetings in a timely manner Review timelines and paperwork for compliance Identify professional development needs Review IEPs for quality Attend, co-lead and contribute to Special Education Department meetings Provide supervision and evaluation for untenured special education staff Supervise special education enrollment for assigned buildings Be knowledgeable about special education data on building and district level Participate and/or facilitate all corrective action plans required by state education department Minimum Qualifications BS and/or MS in Special Education New York State Teaching and Administrative Certification, SBL and/or SDL At least five years of distinguished experience in the field of education. Experience in school administration highly desirable.