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Cayuga-Onondaga BOCES Director of Special Education in AUBURN, New York
The Cayuga-Onondaga BOCES is in search of our next Director of Special Education. The chosen candidate will be the leader of our Special Education Department, and liaison between the component districts, the community, and the BOCES, as we continue to develop cutting-edge programs to meet the needs of students with disabilities. Candidates must possess New York State certification as a School District Leader (SDL). Candidates should have at least five years of experience teaching special education students and a minimum of 2 years of experience in an administrative capacity.Anticipated Start Date: December 1, 2024. Reports To: Deputy SuperintendentWork Year: Twelve (12) month positionSalary: Starting salary is $120,000, commensurate with experience.Qualifications:NYS Certification as a School District LeaderFive (5) or more years of experience teaching students with disabilitiesTwo (2)or more years of experience in AdministrationThorough knowledge of CSE guidelines and regulations as related to Special Education ServicesKnowledge of Part 200 Regulations, Implementation of IDEA, ADA and Section 504, and ESSA requirements.Excellent communication and interpersonal skills (oral, written, and digital)DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES:Leadership:Serve as Director of the Special Education Department, providing outstanding leadership and vision to staff, students, and the community at large.Champion programmatic development and maximize meaningful experiences and opportunities for special education students.Provide leadership in the development, direction, coordination, and evaluation of special education programs including services for Instructional leadership, Speech and Hearing, Physical and Occupational Therapy, and Psychiatric, social-emotional, and Mental Health Services. Purpose and Values:Articulate, advocate, and cultivate the Cayuga-Onondaga BOCES purpose and values.Develop a shared understanding of and commitment to, the purpose and values within the Special Education Department and the community.Ethics and Professional Norms:Act ethically and professionally in personal conduct, relationships with others, decision-making, stewardship of the BOCES resources, and all aspects of school leadership.Ensure that each student is treated fairly, respectfully, and with an understanding of each students culture and context.Address student misconduct in a positive, fair, and unbiased manner, according to policy, and students IEPs.Act with cultural competence and responsiveness in interactions, decision-making, and practice.Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment:Continually assess and evaluate the design of programs to ensure that student's needs are met. Lead ongoing discussions with component districts, community, and agency partners to coordinate and align special education programs to enhance learning experiences and opportunities for students.Implement coherent systems of curriculum, instruction, and assessment that promote the purpose and values of the BOCES, embody high expectations for student learning, and align with academic standards.Build and maintain a safe, caring, and healthy school environment that meets the academic, social, emotional, and physical needs of each student.Provide coherent systems of academic and social support, services, and accommodations to meet the range of needs of each student.Establish and maintain a student referral process, and communicate effectively with districts, staff, and agencies in making recommendations.Work cooperatively with all staff to ensure that IEPs are accurately prepared a
