Description

Executive Director of Pupil Personnel Services

Please Apply At:   http://monticelloschools.tedk12.com/hire

Minimum Qualifications:

• Current NYS School District Leadership Certification or equivalent.
• 5 years of experience in school administration.

Position Requirements:

• Candidate Must demonstrate process, management and administrative ability.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Candidate must be flexible, and highly energized.

Description:

The successful candidate for this position is an effective communicator with a proven record of developing positive relationships among students, families, & school staff. The candidate will be able to demonstrate:
Experience in providing instructional leadership at the district level to develop, implement, and supervise high quality systems & structures for Pupil Personnel Services.
Comprehensive knowledge of Federal IDEA & Section 504, and NYS Part 200 Regulations.
Knowledge of research-based practice for instructional design, delivery, and assessment to support students with disabilities and those students at risk.

Responsibilities:

1. CPSE/CSE Chairperson for Pre-K through Grade 12,
2. Directing and monitoring Individual Education Plans (IEP),
3. Coordinating compliance with all Federal, State and local laws and regulations governing the education of students with disabilities,
4. Monitoring out-of-district placements and related services,
5. Supervising departmental administrative staff,
6. Conducting performance observations of department personnel.
7. Evaluating annually the performance of program personnel, including speech pathologists, school psychologists, school social workers, registered nurses, teaching assistants and developing plans for improvement.
8. Communication and collaboration with Principals and other administrators regarding assignments for department personnel and programs for students.
9. Screening and interviewing of applicants for pupil personnel position vacancies and makes recommendations for hiring.
10. Executive Director of Pupil Personnel Services (PPS) will arrange medical services to be provided by the school physician and leads nurses in developing and maintaining effective health programs. This includes implementing mandates for pupil screening and immunizations.
11. Preparing and monitoring the annual budget for the Pupil Personnel Services department.
12. Administering the Home Instruction Program.
13. Coordinating and developing District policies, regulations and procedures as they relate to pupil personnel services.

The Monticello Central School District is in Sullivan County, NY, centrally located between New York City, Albany, and the Pocono Mountain region. This provides a rare combination to live in a rural setting and still be close to major metropolitan areas for recreation and work. Monticello is the largest of the eight county
school districts with a multicultural enrollment of approximately 2,700 students.

The Monticello Central School District hereby advises students, parents, employees, and the public that it offers employment and educational opportunities without regard to sex, race, color, national origin, or handicap. Present staff members who are interested in applying for the above positions should submit a
written statement indicating the position they are applying for, outlining experience in a similar position and summarizing qualifications for the position. If additional records or other materials are needed, they will be requested after receipt of the initial written submission. EOE