Assistant Director of Special Education

Qualifications

• Holds current Maine Department of Education Criminal History Records Check
• Holds Teacher of Students with Disabilities (282) endorsement
• Holds Administrator of Special Education (030), Assistant Administrator of Special Education (035) or Special Education Consultant (079) endorsement
• At least five (5) years of teaching experience and educational background in the area of academic and social/emotional behavioral needs of children
• Knowledge of federal and state special education and 504 regulations, processes, and paperwork
• Understanding of developmental characteristics of children with disabilities
• Awareness of current research, trends in curriculum, best practices, and instructional strategies for special education and 504 students
• Ability to collect, analyze, and use data to inform assessment and instruction aligned with curriculum
• Collaborative practices and communication skills to work with individuals and groups representing diverse perspectives
• Experience with education referral, assessment, and programming in accordance with state regulations and district policies, and at the direction of the Director of Special Services
• Ability to assist teachers in examining teaching practices to effectively meet the needs of all students and prevent unnecessary referrals to special education
• Experience mentoring new special education teachers (case management) and related service personnel
• Provide instructional guidance and teacher leadership within the school setting
• Provide recommendations to and ongoing collaboration with teachers to implement strategies for students with academic or behavioral needs
• Consult with general education (tier 1, tier2, and tier3) and special education teachers around scientifically based researched instructional strategies and methodologies
• Meet with teachers to review IEPs and/or testing at the beginning of the year and as concerns arise
• Participate in the school pre-referral team to provide information and expertise on Response to Intervention (RTI)
• Participate in placement and transition meetings for students placed at special purpose private schools
• Assist with special education assessments, class observations, and functional behavior assessments, as appropriate
• Communicate with administrative and district office staff regarding necessary census, finance, personnel and program data
• Assist with the supervision and evaluation of probationary and continuing contract special education personnel and educational technicians
• Facilitate and serve as administrator in IEP Team meetings
• Prepare and deliver reports, plans and program descriptions as requested by school and district administrators

• Hold current Maine Department of Education Criminal History Records Check
• Hold Teacher of Students with Disabilities (282) endorsement
• Hold Administrator of Special Education (030), Assistant Administrator of Special Education (035) or Special Education Consultant (079) endorsement
• At least five (5) years of teaching experience and educational background in the area of academic and social/emotional behavioral needs of children
• Knowledge of federal and state special education and 504 regulations, processes, and paperwork
• Understanding of developmental characteristics of children with disabilities
• Awareness of current research, trends in curriculum, best practices, and instructional strategies for special education and 504 students
• Ability to collect, analyze, and use data to inform assessment and instruction aligned with curriculum
• Collaborative practices and communication skills to work with individuals and groups representing diverse perspectives
• Education referral, assessment, and programming in accordance with state regulations and district policies, and at the direction of the Director of Special Services
• Assist teachers in examining teaching practices to effectively meet the needs of all students and prevent unnecessary referrals to special education
• Mentoring for new special education teachers (case management) and related service personnel
• Provide instructional guidance and teacher leadership within the school setting
• Provide recommendations to and ongoing…