Director of Student Support Services

 

 

REQUIRED:

1. Possess or be eligible for a valid New Mexico Administration License
2. Masters Degree
3. Have comprehensive knowledge of IDEA
4. Must possess clear understanding of LRE (Least Restrictive Environment) and Free and Appropriate Education
5. Must possess clear understanding of Gifted services under New Mexico Special Education regulations
6. Possess knowledge of current trends in special education
7. Possess knowledge of scientific, research based reading .and math programs
8. Have a clear understanding of the SAT/MLSS process, diagnostic testing, and IEP processes
9. Knowledge and/or experience of SEAS formerly known as Special Education Automation Software
10. Knowledge and/or experience with state special education grants.
11. Knowledge and/or experience with the child find process.
12. Knowledge and/or experience with NOVA coding of special education
13. Knowledge and/or experience with state and national testing as it relates to special education with emphasis on implementing accommodations.
14. Knowledge and/or experience with contracted services.
15. Understanding of HQT process and HQT waiver as it relates to special education.
16. Understanding of ADA Americans with Disabilities Act.

 

PREFERRED:

 

1. Five years' administrative experience
2. Masters Degree in Special Education Administration

 

HIGHLY PREFERRED:

1. Experience as a Special Education Director

 

OVERVIEW OF JOB DESCRIPTION:  In coordination with principals, parents, students, and teachers, will ensure the process for Least Restrictive Environment (LRE) for all students with disabilities and giftedness is implemented; oversee special education programs to ensure academic and functional growth for all students with disabilities.

 

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

Socorro Schools Director of Special Education Programs will work directly with the

principals to ensure effective delivery of services for students in need of specialized education including gifted students. 

 

DUTIES:

 

1. Providing technical assistance and support to principals in the area of LRE and the continuum of services
2. Oversee district pre-school program
3. Apply for all special education state related grants
4. Oversee and direct the IEP process including attending specific high need IEPs
5. Work with guidance and campus principals to facilitate special education courses including inclusion, self-contained, and other courses or avenues of instruction
6. Supporting the implementation of gifted curricula as well as reading programs for students with severe reading difficulties
7. Support special education teachers in the use of data to drive instruction
8. Maintaining knowledge of current research in the area of special education and gifted education and sharing this knowledge with Socorro Schools principals and teachers
9. In collaboration with Compliance, Wellness, and principals, ensuring compliance with the IEP process

10. Prepare reports and records as requested and required by PED and the Superintendent
11. Maintain a high level of communication at all times with special education teachers, principals, and superintendent
12. Perform other duties as assigned by the Superintendent
13. Responsible for MLSS/SAT Coordination
14. Oversee school nurses and nurse assistants 
15. Oversee ELL and bilingual services.
16. Oversee Project AWARE

 

REPORTS TO:   Superintendent

 

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Work year will be in accord with current board approved year round schedule. Based on Training, Experience and Job Responsibilities, this employee will be placed on the Administrative Salary Schedule

 

EVALUATION: Performance of this position will be evaluated annually in accordance with provisions of the Board of Education's policy on evaluation of administrative  personnel

 

PHYSICAL LEVEL RATING: This position will require the employee to function at a "medium" physical capacity as defined by Workman's Compensation statutes. "Medium" physical capacity indicates the ability to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally or up to 25 pounds frequently.

 

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL EFFORT:
Employee's work:

Standing	60%	Inside	95%
Walking	35%	Outside	5%
Sitting	5%
Total	100%		100%

 

Requirements While Performing Job:

Physical Activity	Daily:  Yes/No	Description
Twist:  Waist	Yes
Wrist	Yes
Neck/Shoulder	Yes
Stoop, bend	Yes
Squat, kneel or crawl	Yes
Repetitive motions of hands or wrists	Yes
Run	No
Climb ladders, stairs, or equipment	No
Ride equipment	No
Walk on uneven terrain	No
Fine finger dexterity	Yes
Manual dexterity	Yes
Reaching above shoulders	Yes
Reaching at shoulder height	Yes
Reaching below shoulders	Yes
Other

 

Requirements for pushing, lifting, pulling, or carrying obstacles of weight

No. of lbs. from the floor	Push	Pull	Lift	Carry	Frequency:  Explain if daily/weekly/monthly/once in a while
0-25			X	X	Weekly
26-50			X	X	Once in a while
51-150
Above 150
No. of lbs from chest high
0-25			X	X	Weekly
26-50			X	X	Once in a while
51-150
Above 150
No. of lbs. over head
0-25			X	X	Once in a while
26-50
51-150
Above 150

 

Must be capable of working under unusual conditions such as:

Chemicals, skin irritants such as soaps, cleaning agents and others
Cold/heat of outside work	Yes
Confined spaces such as crawl spaces and other small areas
Contact with the public	Yes
Dampness
Electrical
Explosives, flammables, gas, paint thinners
High work spaces
Machine noise
Radiation
Sun
Vibration
Protective equipment required

 

Vision Demand and Capabilities/Hearing Demands and Capabilities:

Normal night vision
Normal depth perception	X
Normal depth vision	X
Normal color vision	X
Red/Green/Amber color vision	X
Uncorrected Vision
Corrected Vision	X

Hearing essentially normal	X
Some high tone loss
Significant high tone loss
Low tone loss
Other requirements:  Corrected hearing	X

 

 

This position will be paid according to the Administration Salary Schedule: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Teux3o34kuMT4Yh7avypO6NrWtrzP7C8/view?usp=sharing

 

PRIMARY JOB LOCATION:

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT (LENGTH OF CONTRACT):
Year Round Contract  

EVALUATION PERFORMED BY:
Superintendent

Socorro Consolidated Schools provides all training required by OSHA to ensure employee safety.