Director of Special Education & Student Services
Director of Special Education & Student Services
Connellsville Area School District is accepting applications for Director of Special Education & Student Services.
General Summary
The Director of Special Education & Student Services shall provide specialized assistance to the administrative staff, regular classroom teachers, special education teachers, and other school district personnel involved with the development, coordination and maintenance of itinerant services, supplemental and/or full-time classes for exceptional children, and in addition shall coordinate K-12 guidance services and coordinate and supervise nursing staff. Performance of this job will be evaluated on an annual basis. The Director of Special Education & Student Services is a 12-month position.
Position Responsibilities
The incumbent must be able to perform, with reasonable accommodation, the following essential functions of the job:
- Assists in the adaptation of school policies to include special education service agreements, 504/PA Chapter 15, and gifted education, PA Chapter 16 and PA Chapter 14.
- Recommends policies and programs essential to the needs of exceptional and gifted children.
- Acts as a liaison for the Superintendent and Assistants to the Superintendent regarding issues of concern related to Special Education and Student Services.