Application Deadline4/25/2025Position Start Date7/1/2025
ANTICIPATED POSITION: Director of Special Education and Pupil Personnel Services (PPS) - (Probationary Appointment)
SALARY: Per RAA Contract
START DATE: July 1, 2025
SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES: Set a vision for, develop, and manage high quality Special Education and PPS programs
Build procedures and systems to ensure highly effective and compliant programming that closes the gap for our students with disabilities
Coach instructional leaders to support teachers in ensuring access to grade-level curriculum for all students with disabilities
Hold school leaders accountable to delivering high quality Special Education programming through coaching, feedback, co-planning, and monitoring visits
Design and facilitate professional development centrally and at schools to support development of Special Education Services
Design effective Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) programs at all schools, monitor implementation, and support as needed
Work with school advocates, legal affairs teams, SEPTO (Special Education Parent Teacher Organization) to support students with special needs
QUALIFICATIONS: Leadership experience in Special Education with evidence of strong student outcomes with extensive knowledge of special education regulations Part 200, CSE, CPSE, IDEA, and best instructional practices.
Experience serving as special education chair and/or administrator
Visible leader with time spent in schools for a deep understanding of students, programs and building relationships
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with an ability to form trusting relationships with all stakeholders
REQUIREMENTS:
Valid NYS School District Leader Certification
Valid NYS Students with Disabilities/Special Education Certification
Applications Deadline: April 25, 2025 All qualified applicants must apply through www.Riverhead.recruitfront.com or OLAS at www.pnwboces.org/olas
Letter of interest and resume must be addressed to the attention of Dr. Vincent K. Mulieri, Interim Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources