What are the responsibilities and job description for the Special Education Assistant Director (2025-2026 SY) position at Norwalk Public Schools?
- Assists building leaders in recruitment and selection of staff
- In collaboration with Education Administrator, develops plan of professional learning and in-service programs for certified and non-certified staff
- Recruits and assigns staff for Extended School Year Program
- Supervises and evaluates selected staff
- Monitors the Planning and Placement Team process
- Develops procedures for the implementation of Special Education laws and regulations
- Oversees compliance review process and supervises school compliance monitors
- Supports principals as well as building teams on the special education process
- Oversees maintenance of student records in accordance with federal, state and local requirements and ensures compliance with FERPA requests for Student with Disabilities
- Gathers data and in collaboration with the Education Administrator, prepares complaint responses for CSDE.
- Assists Education Administrator in the approval process of Independent Education Evaluations
- Maintains fiscal records in compliance with federal, state and local requirements.
- In collaboration with Education Administrator, assists in completion of grants including the IDEA grant
- Monitors contracts and services for outside evaluators, out of district programs, private and parochial programs and any other entity that requires a contract.
- Assists in the development of new programs in response to identified needs
- Supports teams at the building level in preparation for planning and placement team meetings
- Participates in Planning and Placement team meetings on all levels with advocates and attorneys.
- Oversees preparation and implementation of Individualized Educational Programs
- Monitors and remain current with changes to special education laws, policies, and procedures; communicates updates to administrators and staff, and collaborates to implement necessary adjustments to ensure ongoing compliance
- Oversees Extended School Year Program
- Assists in monitoring and evaluating the specialized programs in the district
- Promotes positive communication with parents, community, staff and other agencies.
- Oversees Special Education transportation arrangements
- Maintains a liaison with out-of-district schools, including Charter and inter-district magnet schools in which Norwalk students are enrolled
- Consults with private and parochial schools located in Norwalk to assure equitable distribution of IDEA funds
- Provides parent information and assures frequent and open communication
- Additional responsibilities as assigned by the Education Administrator of Specialized Learning
- In collaboration with Education Administrator, prepares data and reports for Board of Education
- CT Intermediate Administrator and Supervisor certification (092) and certification in special education or a related services area.
- Three or more years of successful administrative experience in a special education or related services area.
- Comprehensive knowledge of state and federal laws, statutes and regulations pertaining to special education and pupil personnel services.
- Proficiency in oral and written communication skills.
- Experience with grants and fiscal management.
- Strong organizational and management skills.
- Working knowledge of CT SEDS.
- Spanish fluency is an asset.
JobID: 9557
Position Type:
Administration - Specialized Learning/Assistant Director of Specialized Services
Administration - Specialized Learning/Assistant Director of Specialized Services
Date Posted:
4/28/2025
4/28/2025
Location:
Central Office
Central Office
Date Available:
July/2025
July/2025
2025-2026 SCHOOL YEAR
SPECIAL EDUCATION ASSISTANT DIRECTOR
CENTRAL OFFICE
JOB SUMMARY:SPECIAL EDUCATION ASSISTANT DIRECTOR
CENTRAL OFFICE
Provides leadership and supervision for special education programs. Ensures the delivery of quality programs and services for students with disabilities districtwide. Develops guidelines and provides consistency and compliance with all programs, services, resource distribution, processes and the assignment of special education staff. The Assistant Director of Specialized Learning reports to the Education Administrator of Specialized Learning
MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Staff Recruitment, Selection, Training and Evaluation
Fiscal Management
Program Improvement and Development
Other Responsibilities
QUALIFICATIONS:
Days: Monday – Friday, 12-months
Salary: In line with the NASA Contract
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NORWALK IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
It is the policy of the Norwalk Board of Education to ensure equal educational opportunity for all students and to prohibit unlawful discrimination because of race, color, religion, creed, age, marital status, national origin, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, transgender status or physical and mental disability in the school district's educational program and activities; and to prohibit unlawful discrimination in employment because of race, color, religion, creed, age, marital status, national origin, gender pregnancy, veteran status, gender identity or expression, transgender status, sexual orientation or physical and mental disability.
04.28.2025www.norwalkps.org/applynow
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NORWALK IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
It is the policy of the Norwalk Board of Education to ensure equal educational opportunity for all students and to prohibit unlawful discrimination because of race, color, religion, creed, age, marital status, national origin, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, transgender status or physical and mental disability in the school district's educational program and activities; and to prohibit unlawful discrimination in employment because of race, color, religion, creed, age, marital status, national origin, gender pregnancy, veteran status, gender identity or expression, transgender status, sexual orientation or physical and mental disability.
