Position Type:
Administration/Director
Date Posted:
6/17/2024
Location:
City Hall
Closing Date:
06/18/2024
Bridgeport Public Schools
Human Resources Department
45 Lyon Terrace, Room 324
Bridgeport, CT 06604

ADMINISTRATIVE JOB OPENING
Director of Specialized Instructional Services - PK-12
12 Months
Salary Range, $129,445.00 to $141,434.00

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provides district-level leadership for the development, implementation, maintenance, and evaluation of specialized instructional services, in conformance with federal and state mandates by providing support to school level administration.
• Works in collaboration with Directors of Related Services and content area Directors in order to develop, implement, maintain, and evaluate all services provided to students identified as having special needs.
• Engages in supervisory and administrative activities to promote the professional growth of district/school staff related to the educational development of each students identified as having special needs.
• Teacher Evaluation: performs formal observations as required for all non-tenured Special Education Teachers, as well as any Special Education Teacher who requires a structured support plan.
• Ensures the appropriate implementation of the district's policies and procedures for delivery of specialized instruction.
• Designs and implements a professional learning plan for educators of students identified as having special needs, encompassing an annual needs assessment.
• Consults with principals regarding the organization and management of specialized instruction.
• Support principals to ensure IEP compliance with timelines, including development and implementation of the IEP.
• Coordinates the transportation requests of all students identified as having special needs according to IEP mandated recommendations.
• Responsible for maintaining complete and cumulative individual records for all students identified as having special needs.
• Visits on a regular basis all school sites at which special programs are conducted during hours when the programs are in operation.
• Directs the preparation of various written documents such as program proposals and analyses, correspondence and reports required by local, state and federal agencies, and financial proposals related to school-based allocation models and grants.
• Responsibility for responding to CDSE compliance indicators, and maintaining data accordingly (i.e. evaluation timelines).
• Responsible for annual, preliminary organization of resources and services for students identified as having special needs, in collaboration with school-level administration, for upcoming school year.
• Represents the district at local, county and state levels in matters related to special services.
• Represents the district within community forums for the purpose of maintaining ongoing community support for educational goals and/or assisting with issues related to school environment.
• Ensures Charter School compliance with federal and state mandates with regards to the development, implementation, maintenance, and evaluation of specialized instructional services.
• Participates in administrative meetings, board meetings, negotiation meetings and other such meetings, as required.
• Maintains high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality when dealing with student, staff and/or parent information.
• Facilitates a collaborative approach to support student success through programs and services involving family and community engagement.
• Provides leadership in the development and implementation of educational compliance in regards to federal and state regulation.
• Performs any other related duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Connecticut Certification as an Intermediate Administrator (092)
• Additional certification required in Special Education 065, 165
• Master's degree in Special Education preferred
• Five years of successful teaching experience
• Five years of successful administrative experience preferred; three years of successful administrative experience required
• Demonstrated leadership in improving the planning, organization and delivery of specialized educational services to students, including a record of excellence in planning and implementing student assessment strategies, interventions and professional development.
• Knowledge of and/or experience in various aspects of administration and supervision of school programs
• Demonstrated knowledge of current trends and research in the area of specialized services
• Ability to keep and maintain accurate records and to meet deadlines
• Ability to work in a multicultural environment is desired
• Excellent oral, written communication skills, organizational and multi-tasking skills
• Demonstrated ability to work harmoniously and effectively with entire school community
• Demonstrated proficiency in the use of technology for communication, reports and research
• Evidence of diplomacy, flexibility, creativity and perseverance

This position is in accordance with the Agreement between the Bridgeport Board of Education and the Bridgeport Council of Administrators and Supervisors (BCAS).
Note: Only those who meet the position requirements will be interviewed. Candidates who wish to apply should access the Bridgeport Public Schools' Applitrack system: http://applitrack.com/bridgeport/onlineapp

"It is the policy of the Bridgeport Board of Education not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, present or past mental disorder, mental retardation or learning disability, in any of its educational programs, activities or employment practices."

"The Bridgeport Board of Education is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer."