KENMORE - TOWN OF TONAWANDA UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT NOTICE OF VACANCY INTERNAL/EXTERNAL Position Title: SUPERVISOR OF ELEMENTARY SPECIAL EDUCATION Initial Assignment: ADMINISTRATION BUILDING Qualifications:      Hold a valid New York State School Administrator (SDA, SDL) certificate. Minimum of 5 years successful experience in teaching; two year minimum of administration experience preferred. Special Education certification. Knowledge of laws, guidelines, regulations and State standards regarding special education. Knowledge of LRE and making appropriate placements, research based instruction, programs currently available in local agencies. Ability to communicate effectively with students, parents, staff and community members. Performance Responsibilities:  Oversees Elementary special education programs and placements in district and through BOCES/private agencies.  CSE Chairperson for cases for Elementary students/Manifestation Hearings.  Attends Elementary Principal’s meetings as determined by the Director of Special Education.  Supervises district Speech Pathologists, Hearing Teachers and Vision Teachers. Interfaces as appropriate with contracted service providers.  Utilizes and coordinates services of Elementary CLS in conjunction with Director of Special Education.  Provides direct instructional support of Elementary special education teachers.  Coordinates NYSAA process. Contract: 12 months Salary: $84,000 Starting Date: September 2014 Application: Please submit an on line application at: www.kenton.k12.ny.us/jobs. Please complete your application (by uploading) a letter of interest, resume, transcripts, if administratively certified a copy of your SDA/SDL and three letters of recommendation and/or placement file. With the exception of your placement file, all materials will be submitted on-line. Applications will not be complete or considered unless all required materials are submitted. Please direct any inquiries to: Mr. Stephen Bovino, Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources, Kenmore-Town of Tonawanda UFSD, 1500 Colvin Boulevard, Buffalo, NY 14223, (716) 874-8400 ext. 5420 or email at [email protected] Application Deadline: August 25, 2014 Equal Opportunity Employer Kenmore-Town of Tonawanda UFSD Supervisor of Elementary Special Education (Certificated) Job Description GENERAL DESCRIPTION: The Supervisor of Elementary Special Education oversees the Elementary special education program and placements and works under the direction of the Director of Special Education. PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITY: In addition to overseeing the Elementary special education program, acts as the CSE Chairperson for Elementary students and provides administrative support of elementary special education teachers. QUALIFICATIONS: 1. Valid New York State Certificate as a School Administrator (SAS, SDA, SDL) 2. Minimum 5 years successful experience in teaching; two year minimum of administrative experience preferred 3. Certification in Special Education 4. Ability to communicate effectively with students, parents, staff and community members 5. Knowledge of laws, guidelines, regulations and State standards regarding special education 6. Knowledge of the following: LRE and making appropriate placements, research based instruction, programs currently available in local agencies 7. Other qualifications as designated by the Kenmore-Tonawanda UFSD Board of Education REPORTS TO: The Director of Special Education RESPONSIBILITIES: 1. Oversees Elementary special education programs and placements in district and through BOCES / private agencies 2. Coordinates special educations services for elementary students in attending non-public schools in district 3. CSE Chairperson for cases for Elementary students / Manifestation Hearings 4. Coordinates placement of classified students in private agency or residential settings 5. Attends Elementary Principal meetings as determined by the Director of Special Education 6. Supervises district Speech Pathologists, Hearing Teacher and Vision Teachers. 7. Interfaces as appropriate with contracted service providers 8. Utilizes and coordinates services of Elementary CLS in conjunction with Director of Special Education 9. Provides direct instructional support of elementary special education teachers 10. Coordinates NYSAA process 11. Coordinates Extended School Year (ESY) services for qualified students. 12. Conducts observations of special education teachers in cooperation with Building Principals as assigned 13. Assists in preparation of SED data reporting as assigned by Director 14. Duties as assigned