What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Special Education position at Lancaster Central School District?
Overview:
The Lancaster Central School District is seeking an energetic and innovative individual who will be responsible for collaborating with the Pre-K-12 administrative team, Special Education providers, staff, students, and families for the purpose of planning, developing, implementing, maintaining, and evaluating educational services and/or programs for both preschool and school-age students.
Core Responsibilities:
Chairs select school-age and preschool age CSE meetings and ensures proper delivery of recommended programs and services
Guides administrators and teachers on teaching methodology, appropriate instructional strategies and information related to curriculum, standards, assessments and graduation requirements
Ensures the seamless delivery of support services for school-age and preschool students
Directs the Medicaid Administrative Claiming & High Cost Reimbursement processes for the purpose of maximizing reimbursement.
Recommends and manages both district and federal budgets
Supervises the collection of records and reports required special education data NYS Education department.
Implements and monitors programs and services specified in each child's Individualized Education Plan (IEP) including the timely processing of necessary paperwork
Supervises and evaluates school psychologists, family support center coordinator; clerical staff; special education teachers, social workers, speech therapists, CSE chair, and teacher of the deaf.
Job Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications:
Comprehensive knowledge of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), ESSA, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, and NYS Part 200/201 Regulations
Possesses a broad background of experience in elementary and secondary education with successful teaching and/or administrative or supervisory experience
Possesses the ability to work with groups and individuals to affect change
Holds a New York State Certification as School District Leader (SDL) or its equivalent
Possess knowledge and skills in implementing evaluation procedures for instructional programs and personnel
Expected Start Date:
On or about July 1, 2025
Position Start Date:07/01/2025
Application Deadline:02/18/2025
