Director of Special Services

Director Of Special Services

Serves as the educational leader of the Special Services Department, responsible for articulating the department's district-wide mission, vision, and educational goals to faculty, staff, families, students and the public; as the educational leader of the Department of Special Services, the Director of Special Services promotes the Department's initiatives and the development and sustainability of best practices as related to the effective implementation of Individual Education Plans (IEPs), within the framework of Board Policy and all legal guidelines.

The Director of Special Services is responsible for coordinating, planning, alignment of materials and resources, instructional program evaluation, personnel management, department professional development, curricular modifications, staff and student scheduling, and effective fiscal management of the Department of Special Services.

Hold or be eligible for a New Jersey School Administrator or Principal Certificate. Have at least five (5) years of successful teaching/administrative experience and two (2) years of administrative experience as a Supervisor, Director or Vice Principal. Comprehensive knowledge of Special Education programs and NJ Administrative Code. Demonstrate leadership in school improvement, program development, curriculum integration, and application of technology across the curriculum.

Demonstrate leadership in budget development, fiscal responsibility, data-analysis and coordination of assessment programs. Coordinate grant processes (evaluations, budget, reports, applications) for purposes of ensuring compliance with all grant requirements.