Assistant Director - Special Programs and Services - ANTICIPATED

Assistant Director Of Special Programs And Services

The Assistant Director of Special Programs and Services is responsible for assisting, administering, and supervising Special Programs and Services within the Carbon Lehigh Intermediate Unit #21. The Assistant Director will assist the Director of Special Programs and Services in the administration of the CLIU #21 Special Education, Nonpublic, Early Intervention, Related Services, Behavioral Health, Transportation, and/or other Special Service Programs. The Assistant Director will supervise CLIU #21 Special Education Supervisors of Itinerant Services, Early Intervention, CLIU #21 Operated Programs, Behavioral Health, and Nonpublic Schools and assist them in planning, developing, and implementing programs.

The Assistant Director will assist in managing the child accounting, student tracking systems, transportation, and/or other necessary record keeping. They will assist in administration of the process of data collection and data entry for all programs and services operated by CLIU #21. They will serve as a liaison with PDE and/or DPW. They will assist in recruitment, screening, and recommendation of staff for employment.

They will consult with and assist local school districts and Nonpublic Schools in the development of quality programs in special education and remedial services.

The Assistant Director will assist the Director of Special Programs and Services in the development and updating of special education plans and consult with local school districts regarding special education plans. They will serve as the CLIU #21 liaison with PDE. They will assist the Director of Special Programs and Services in the process and procedures related to audits and evaluations required within programs/services of the department.

They will assist in the development of agenda items for CLIU #21 Board meetings, supervisor meetings, district contact meetings, and facilities meetings.

The Assistant Director will supervise the overall functioning of the departmental programs in the absence of the Director of Special Programs and Services. They will assist in maintaining liaison with community agencies, local Right to Education Task Force, nonpublic associations, and private and state schools serving exceptional students. They will collaborate with other CLIU #21 departments in the provision of quality education programs and services to students and staff.

They will assist in organization of professional development activities for staff working within the department and participate with state initiatives. They will assist the Director of Special Program and Services in administering the process of requisition and the ordering of supplies, materials, and equipment for departmental programs and services in cooperation with the Business Manager. They will assist the Director of Special Program and Services in developing and/or monitoring Special Education, Early Intervention, Behavioral Health, Nonpublic, and Transportation budgets.