Special Education Instructional Chairperson - 9000

Exhibit 38

PASSAIC BOARD OF EDUCATION
Passaic, New Jersey

JOB DESCRIPTION

TITLE: Special Education Instructional Chairperson

QUALIFICATIONS:

A valid New Jersey supervisor certificate.
A master's degree or higher.
At least four (4) years working in public education.
A valid New Jersey teaching certificate or educational support services certificate.
Management and communication skills.
Required criminal history background check and proof of U.S. citizenship or legal resident alien status.

REPORTS TO: Principal

SUPERVISES: Teachers
Paraprofessionals
Other staff members as the Superintendent may designate.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

Establish and promote high standards and expectations for all students and staff for excellent academic performance.

Lead, manage, supervise, develop, and evaluate personnel supervised and other staff members as the Superintendent or his designee may designate to ensure that students are provided a safe learning environment and instruction that meets or exceeds district and State standards in accordance with law, code, and Board policy.

Work on the selection, development, coordination, and implementation of the district's curriculum.

Develop, schedule, coordinate, implement, and monitor professional development of personnel supervised.

Work with Personnel department on staff recommendations for the recruitment, appointments, placement, promotion, transfer, discipline, and termination of personnel. Recommend the renewal or non-renewal of staff.

Assist Principals, Assistant/Vice Principals, Supervisors, Department Chairpersons, and Instructional Chairpersons with guidance to teachers and paraprofessionals in the development, evaluation, and improvement of teaching.

Assist in long range and strategic planning for the district.

Oversee, supervise, and evaluate educational programs and services, and any and all other programs and services as determined by the Superintendent of Schools or his designee, through regular classroom visits, and offer staff positive suggestions relative to more effective approaches in individualized, small-group, and large-group instruction.

Assist in the determination of types of programs needed by the schools and make appropriate recommendations.

Work on the selection, ordering, coordination, maintenance, distribution, and inventory of all instructional materials, equipment, supplies, technology, and textbooks.

Assist in the programming and scheduling of student classes and courses.

Analyze district data and compile, prepare, and coordinate any district, state, and federal reports involving the educational services in the schools. Analyze and interpret formative and summative test data in conjunction with appropriate directors, principals, assistant/vice principals, supervisors, department chairpersons, and instructional chairpersons.

Notify immediately appropriate personnel and agencies, and follow established procedures when there is evidence of substance abuse, child abuse, child neglect, severe medical or social conditions, potential suicide or individuals appearing to be under the influence of alcohol, controlled substances, or anabolic steroids.

Inform the guidance department of students experiencing difficulty and assist in providing additional services.

Work closely with other administrators and staff to coordinate services and activities.

Establish procedures that create and maintain attractive, organized, functional, healthy, clean and safe guidance areas, with proper attention to the visual, acoustic, and thermal environments. Regularly inspect all areas to ensure compliance with all applicable codes and regulations, notifying the Principal of any needs or problems.

Follow schedules and procedures for the supervision of students in non-classroom areas, including before and after school, and bus loading and unloading.

Communicate with the Principal regularly about the needs, successes, and general operation of the department.

Maintain positive, cooperative, and mutually supportive relationships with the building and central administration, parents, and representatives of resource agencies within the community. Follow the directives of instructional Directors.

Attend meetings of the Board of Education and its committees as required by the Superintendent or his designee.

Participate in staff meetings, administrator meetings, and committee meetings.

Report on the status of district programs and services.

Assist with the development, preparation, and administration of the budget.

Maintain copies of all necessary records and forms related to supervised programs and services.

Prepare reports for the Superintendent and the Board as requested by the Superintendent.

Interpret the programs and policies of the district to staff, students, and the community at large.

Work with local, state, and federal agencies that provide services to students.

Prepare district, state, and federal reports as required.

Keep the staff informed and seek ideas for the improvement of the district. Conduct meetings as necessary for the proper functioning of the district.

Maintain visibility with students, staff, parents, and the community, attending school functions regularly to demonstrate a genuine interest in the students and staff.

Maintain effective communications with agencies and resources outside of the district, representing the district at community, state, and professional meetings.

Continue to grow professionally through collaboration with colleagues and professional growth experiences. Summarize, interpret, and disseminate current developments in learning theory and research, instructional strategies, and program services through reading of professional journals, participation in professional development, and involvement in professional organizations.

Protect confidentiality of records and information gained as part of exercising professional duties and use discretion in sharing such information within legal confines.

Observe strictly and exceed, to avoid the appearance of conflict, all requirements of the School Ethics Act and board policy on vendor relations regarding conflicts of interest in employment, purchasing, and other decisions, including solicitation and acceptance of gifts and favors, and submit in a timely fashion the required annual disclosure statement regarding employment and financial interests.

Adhere to New Jersey school law, State Board of Education rules and regulations, Board of Education policies and regulations, and contractual obligations.

Participate in interview committees.

Process all requests for attendance at conferences and absences.

Oversee and handle any state and/or federal monitoring relative to the areas supervised.

Oversee the implementation of New Jersey Quality Single Accountability Continuum (QSAC) or equivalent system.

Perform all other duties as required by law, code, or Board policy.

Perform such other tasks and assume such other responsibilities as the Superintendent or his designee may assign from time to time and not otherwise prohibited by law or regulation.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Ten (10) months.
Contract terms, salary, and benefits as established by the collective bargaining agreement.
Conditions established by laws and codes of New Jersey; and policies, rules, and regulations established by the Passaic Board of Education.
Tenurable.

EVALUATION: Evaluated by the Principal

Approved: May 12, 2014