ALL APPLICANTS MUST APPLY ONLINE AT:
https://sau57.org/human-resources/employment

QUALIFICATIONS:
1. A degree from an accredited college or university
2. Certification in Special Education
3. Minimum of five years teaching experience
REPORTS TO: Director of Special Services and Building Principal

SUPERVISES: Special Education Staff in cooperation with building administrators

COLLABORATES
WITH: Assistant Student Services Director and Building Administrators

JOB GOAL: To assure that all students identified as having an educational disability receive a free and appropriate public education.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Oversees the implementation of Special Education services in accordance with the law and current New Hampshire rules. This individual is an integral part of the building leadership team.
• Supports staff, administration, students, and parents as the leader with expertise in providing quality educational support for students with special needs.
• Assists the Director of Special Services with developing the school’s special education budget.
• Participates in District Special Services Leadership meetings.
• Serves as the School District representative at building student services team meetings (for new referrals, student monitoring, re-evaluation discussions, etc.)
• Provides leadership and expertise in facilitating positive instructional outcomes for students.
• Consults with staff regarding supervision of students and school management.
• Services as liaison/LEA representative with outside agencies (and Windham School District at Salem High School).
• Assists in facilitating student transitions.
• Collaborates with the Assistant Student Services Director in the development and implementation of extended school year programs.
• Supervises special education teachers, specialists, and instructional assistants in cooperation with building administration.
• Evaluates special education teachers, specialists, and instructional assistants in consultation with appropriate building/district staff.
• Oversees distribution of special education caseloads and deployment of support staff.
• Participates in the recruitment, training, and mentoring of new special education staff.
• Monitors the effectiveness of the building process from pre-referral to placement and service delivery.
• Supervises IEP teams to ensure each student is provided with the Least Restrictive Environment (LRE).
• Follows protocol for responding to new referrals and the development of evaluation questions.
• Supervises building compliance with NHSEIS, re-evaluation guidelines, and placement team meetings.
• Performs other duties as directed by the Director of Special Services.

Job Type: Full-time

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work setting:

• In-person

Work Location: In person