document STATE DIRECTOR OF SPECIAL EDUCATION Popular

DESCRIPTION

An individual selected for this position will be directly responsible for the planning, designing, organizing, conducting, and implementing the Department's initiatives within the Special Education Program.  This individual will be responsible for the supervision of personnel assigned to the State Special Education Division. This position reports to the Commissioner of Education, with considerable latitude in the use of initiative and independent judgment.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (NOT ALL INCLUSIVE):

· Monitors, organizes, administers, and provides leadership for activities and personnel of Special Education

· Program and Educational Diagnostic Services with increased student achievement as the goal;

· Establishes strategies for maintaining quality control for all work undertaken by the Division;

· Monitors and analyzes needs of the Districts in terms of serving special need children;

· Formulates and develops plans, procedures and programs to ensure that the territory is in compliance with laws (federal and local) relating to Special Education.

· Monitors Special Education and Educational Diagnostic Services staffing needs for the District and recommends the appropriate actions;

· Plans for and conducts/facilitates in-service activities for teachers of students with disabilities in accordance with CSPD plan developed by SEA;

· Develops a territorial budget as well as cost estimates for various tasks and projects that ensures the efficient and effective allocation of resources;

· Prepares major proposals and other written reports on the status of Special Education with the Virgin Islands;

· Researches, designs, develop, evaluate, and review policies and policies and manuals dealing with Special Education;

KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES AND SKILLS (Not All Inclusive):

· Knowledge of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), the provisions of Section 504 of the IDEA and related departmental policies and procedures.

· Knowledge of local laws governing special education and related policies and procedures.

· Knowledge of the operations, functions and general scope of the Special Education Program and Educational Diagnostic Programs

· Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships

· Ability to write concise reports, carry out instructions and develop comprehensive plans with a minimum of supervision

· Ability to supervise and coordinate committee work, in-service training and workshops

· Ability to implement procedures within the assessment accountability system to ensure the participation of individuals with exceptional learning needs.

· Knowledgeable of approaches for involving parents, family and community members in educational planning, implementation and evaluation

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

· Master’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in Special Education or related field.

· At least five (5) years’ satisfactory experience in the field of specialization.

· At least three (3) years’ experience in administration and or supervision.