JOB GOALS: To coordinate site and district special education services at the direction of the Director Special Services.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Facilitates the necessary communications and programmatic linkages with adult education, alternative education, vocational education, preschool programs, special education and regular education personnel to address student programming needs.
Coordinates special education referral, assessment, and programming in accordance with the district’s special education policy and procedure manual, and at the direction of the Director of Special Services.
Communicates with administrative and district office staff regarding necessary census, finance, personnel and program data.
Assists the Building Principal with the supervision and evaluation of probationary and continuing contract special education personnel.
Monitors special education documentation, record-keeping, and communications to assure compliance with state regulations and district policies.
Supports the development and maintenance of parent support information groups.
Serves as administrator in IEP Team meetings.
To prepare and deliver reports, plans and program descriptions as requested by school and district administrators.
To initiate, prepare and facilitate various forms of staff development activities to address personnel readiness and skill development.
To actively engage in professional development activities through course work, workshops and involvement in professional organizations.
REQUIREMENTS:
Appropriate Maine State Certification (035 - Assistant Administrator of Special Education)
Minimum of Five Years of Experience Relevant to the Position
Master’s Degree in Education or Other Relevant Field
Demonstrated Leadership in educational
Excellent organizational skills, as well as the ability to skillfully manage time and
Skilled in the use of technology and knowledge of information
Professional manner and collaboration
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues, students, district staff, parents and community members.