Anticipated Assistant Director of Pupil Personnel

Job Title: Assistant Director of Pupil Personnel ServicesDepartment: Pupil PersonnelReports to: Director of Pupil Personnel ServicesSupervises: Shared supervision of PPS office staff, special education faculty , service providers and programsDescription of job: Summary of Responsibilities: Assist the Director of Pupil Personnel Services by providing administrative and technical staff assistance in the implementation of policies and procedures related to special education services. Serves as a liaison to school district personnel in coordinating services and programs related to special needs students. The Assistant Director of Pupil Personnel Services shall assist the Director of Pupil Personnel Services in any other capacity that the Director deems necessary.Essential Functions: 1. Serves as a leader and general resource person in matters relating to student learning, behavioral adjustment and social-emotional difficulties, program parameters, support services relating to specialized instruction and focused interventions.2.

In concert with the Director, evaluate related service staff through EPSS or district evaluation process.3. Coordinates and facilitates the development of the cooperative efforts between schools, district-level programs and other community agencies in providing services to our students.4. Facilitates enrollment of students into out-of-district programs, as well as return to district from out-of-district programs.5. Supervise and attend the Evaluation Team meetings as requested by staff or parents.6.

Directs the special education and related services staff regarding procedures, technology, recordkeeping, IEPs and compliance to state and federal guidelines.7. Plans, conducts, and organizes a variety of staff development opportunities related to special education and 504, including but not limited to, learning and behavioral interventions. 8. As directed by the Director of Pupil-Personnel Services, guides, directs, advises, and participates in serious discipline issues, including student suspension and expulsion cases of students under the protections of IDEA and 504.9.

Provides data needed to complete state and federal reporting.10.In collaboration with the director, interprets, prepares, and disseminates information regarding IDEA policies, procedures, support services and programs. 11. Collaborates with the Director of Pupil Personnel Services in matters regarding technical needs and information relating to special education, related services and student needs 12. Maintains current knowledge of new legislation and requirements, and of new approaches, programs and models of instruction and behavioral change.

13. Provides direction, coordination, and guidance to the districts school psychologists, school social workers, speech-language therapists, occupational therapists (including COTAs), physical therapists (including Physical Therapy Assistants), and School Nurses. 14. At the direction of the Director of Pupil Personnel Services, prepares School Committee agenda items relating to the Assistant Directors areas of responsibilities, submitting items in a timely and appropriate manner to the Director for final review.15.

Attends School Committee meetings as needed. 16. Attends SELAC meetings and works with the leadership team.17. Attends district meetings as requested by the Director.18.

Responds to parent complaints effectively and professionally.19. Effectively communicates to building principals, central office, teachers and support staff.20. Establishes annual goals and objectives in collaboration with the Director of Pupil Personnel Services. 21.

In concert with the school-based Section 504 Coordinators, provide collaborative support for the development and implementation of Section 504 Accommodation Plans. 23.Provide assistance to the summer Extended School Year (ESY) Program in conjunction with the ESY Coordinator. 24. Perform other special education duties as directed by the Director of Pupil Personnel Services.

Protective Personal Equipment: N/AClassification: Sedentary: Light: Medium: XHeavy: Very Heavy: Classification Key: Sedentary Exerting up to 10 lbs. of force occasionally; negligible amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push/pull or otherwise move objects;Light Exerting up to 20 lbs. of force occasionally and/or 10 pounds of force frequently or negligible amounts of force constantly to move objects;Medium Exerting 20 lbs. 50 lbs.

of force occasionally; 10 lbs. 20 lbs. frequent; and/or greater than negligible up to 10 lbs. of force constantly to move objects; Heavy Exerting 50 lbs.

100 lbs. of force occasionally; in excess of 50 lbs. frequently; 10 lbs. 20 lbs.

of force constantly to move objects;Very Heavy Exerting in excess of 100 lbs. of force occasionally; and/or in excess of 50 lbs. of force frequently; in excess of 20 lbs. of force constantly to move objects.Driving Requirements: None: Manual: employees vehicleAutomatic: employees vehicleWork EnvironmentFloor Surface: Tile and/or carpetInside: Up to 100%Outside: Up to 5%Lighting: Fluorescent or IncandescentVibration: N/APHYSICAL DEMANDSLIFTINGMaximum weight lifted: up to 50 pounds occasionallyWEIGHTNeverOccasionallyFrequentlyConstantHeightsDescription of object0 10 lbs.X10 20 lbs.X20 35 lbs.X35 50 lbs.XCARRYINGMaximum weight carried: up to 35 lbs.

WEIGHTNeverOccasionallyFrequentlyConstantDistancesDescription of object0 10 lbs.X10 20 lbs.X20 35 lbs.X35 50 lbs.XPUSHING/PULLINGMaximum push/pull: 10 poundsWEIGHT or FORCENeverOccasionallyFrequentlyConstantDistancesDescription of object 0 10 lbs.X10 20 lbs.X20 35 lbs.X100 + lbs.XACTIVITYNeverOccasionallyFrequentlyConstantCommentsSittingXStandingXWalkingXBendingXTwistingXCrawlingXKneelingXSquattingXClimbingXReaching VerticalXReaching HorizontalXGraspingXPinchingXManual DexterityXFine DexterityXFREQUENCY KEY: Never (0%); Occasionally (0 33% of shift); Frequently (34-66% of shift); Constant (67 100% of shift)Qualification Requirements: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each of the above noted essential duties satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and /or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Knowledge in the areas of due process including referral, timelines specified by law, LRE, etc. Must have effective time management skills.Education and/or Experience: Must hold a Masters Degree in Special Education from an accredited or approved institution of higher education, or hold a Masters Degree in a related field and: hold a Rhode Island Special Education Administrators certificate.have at least three (3) years of documented supervisory experience in special education.have at least 5 years of successful teaching experience.License/Certificate/Certification: RI certification: Special Education AdministratorTechnological and/or Technical Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Aspen or related SIS system.Communication Skills: Expresses ideas orally in an effective manner.

Communicates effectively in writing. Maintains open communication. Communicates recommendations to all clearly and effectively.Problem Solving Skills: Demonstrable ability to handle complex school-based and district wide issues using a collaborative, problem solving approach; demonstrated capability of responding effectively to a variety of requests from school committee members, administrators, staff, public agencies, parents and the community.Team Based SkillsCapable of working collegially with all levels of administration, faculty, staff and parents; capable of developing effective and collaborative relationships with community service providers, private practice professionals, as well as non-profit and state level agencies.Terms of Employment: Per contract approved by North Kingstown School Committee.Evaluation: Yearly evaluation.Date: 03/17