Supervisor Of Special Education Grades 6-12

QUALIFICATIONS:

• NJ Certification as Principal or School Administrator and a minimum of three years experience in the field of special education

• Extensive knowledge of federal and state law as well as judicial decisions relevant to special services department

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Oversee and supervise 6th -12 th grade Special Education personnel in cooperation with building principals and other district administrators

• Coordinate student placement for tuition students and collaborates with the CABAS Program key advisors

• Observe and evaluate Pupil Services personnel in cooperation with building principals and other district administrators

• Oversee the placement of the Assistant Behavior Specialist and Teaching Assistants staff related to the Special Education department

• Oversee the alternate standardized assessments (i.e. Dynamic Learning Maps)

• Work closely with the Extended School Year (ESY) Coordinator on the development and implementation of the ESY program

• Determine student progress, measure program improvement annually and compile sustained effects data

• Review course offerings, course enrollments, and participate in curriculum development in collaboration with building administration and staff

• Monitor programs with all contracted partner agencies (i.e. intensive therapeutic programs)

• Plan, conduct and evaluate, with qualified district personnel and other resources, appropriate in-service training programs, workshops and meetings for special education staff

• Collaborate with the Director of Pupil Services on District Professional Development

• Implement a comprehensive system of educational programs and support services for students with special needs

• Guide District administration in following special education policies and ensuring best practices

• Train and oversee Child Study Team members in effective special education programs and practices; ensure state and federal law requirements are followed

• Keep informed of all legal requirements governing special education

• Anticipate and plan for personnel needs in the district's special education program

• Work cooperatively with building administrators in the development, staffing, implementation and evaluation of the special education programs as conducted in their schools

• Work closely with the building administration on hiring Special Education employees

• Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Pupil Services and Superintendent or his designee

Contract Terms of Employment: 12 Month Position

FOR IMMEDIATE CONSIDERATION, PLEASE UPLOAD ALL OF THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTS TO YOUR APPLICATION:

• Upload resume

• Upload All New Jersey Certificate(s)

• Upload All Transcripts (Undergraduate & Graduate)

You MUST fill out the ONLINE APPLICATION to be considered for this position. We DO NOT ACCEPT paper resumes, paper applications, faxes or emails.

Position requires appropriate New Jersey Certification.

Please complete application at:

www.applitrack.com/msdk12/onlineapp

The Morris School District offers a competitive salary and benefits package.

We are an equal opportunity employer/AA

Effective September 1, 2011, The New Jersey First Act implemented May 17, 2011, requires all employees of a school district to reside in the state of New Jersey. Employees of the Morris School District hired after the effective date who do not reside in the State of New Jersey at the time of hire have one year from the effective date of employment to relocate their primary residence to New Jersey. Employees of the school district hired prior to the September 1, 2011 effective date of this Act are grandfathered and are not required to relocate to New Jersey.