What are the responsibilities and job description for the Parkside Special Education Department Leader position at Goshen Community Schools?
The following vacancy exists in Goshen Community Schools for the 2024-25 school year:
Parkside Elementary School
Elementary Special Education Department Leader
POSITION PURPOSE: This position serves as a primary contact and responsibility for district and school team leader collaboration. This person is someone who oversees the functionality of a work group by providing guidance and instruction. This position is primarily responsible for attending district and school meetings with the superintendent and assistant superintendents to communicate needs, problem-solve possibilities, and collaborate around school culture and processes. This position is primarily responsible for engaging in collaborative conversations and communicating back to their grade-level team decisions, updates, and happenings at the school and district level. This position is the primary means by which discussion is facilitated and the school and district level.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Participate in district-wide collaborative meetings (quarterly)
- Supports district communication to grade-level teams
- Help to problem-solve school and district needs
- Responsible for setting and managing agenda for grade-level data meetings
- Report to the principal weekly to share grade-level information
- Be a champion of district and school culture
- Help to problem-solve school issues
- Perform other tasks and assume other responsibilities as assigned
REQUIREMENTS: Must be a current GCS teacher
DISPOSITIONS:
- Demonstrates growth mindset and desire to help others grow professionally
- Ability to analyze and view issues from different perspectives
- Ability to work with others collaboratively and professionally
- Ability to maintain confidentiality when necessary
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Willingness to address negativity and build positivity
SALARY: Per extracurricular schedule (Group 15) and experience
APPLICATION PROCESS: In order to be considered, all applicants must have completed their on-line application at https://goshenschools.tedk12.com/hire/index.aspx
CURRENT GCS EMPLOYEES CLICK HERE
Please attach the following to your application:
- Letter of interest
For questions regarding this position please contact:
Julea Molnar-Ciesielski, Principal
Parkside Elementary School
1202 S 7th St.
Goshen, IN 46526
574-533-7765
jciesielski@goshenschools.org
The Goshen Community School's Board of School Trustees is an equal opportunity employer. Selection of the applicant will be made without reference to race, color, creed, sex, age, handicap, or national origin.
THE CLOSING DATE FOR RECEIVING APPLICATIONS IS: Until Filled
