RECRUITMENT BULLETIN 16-392                                                                                                           CENTRAL COMMITTEE ON SPECIAL
APRIL 21, 2017                                                                                                                                                EDUCATION CHAIR/HELPING TEACHER
                                                                                                                                                                           SUMMER 2017

                                                                                            NOTICE OF POSITION

POSITION:

The Superintendent of Schools, Kriner Cash, is interested in receiving applications from qualified candidates for the position of:

                                            COMMITTEE ON SPECIAL EDUCATION CHAIR/HELPING TEACHER
                                                                                                   SCHOOL 12

APPLICATION:
Candidates interested in applying must complete an online application on the district web site at www.buffaloschools.org/jobs. Click the "APPLY" button at the bottom of this page to start your application. Once the form is completed, click the “SUMBIT” button.

Applications successfully received will generate a confirmation email to the account listed on the application. (Be sure to check your junk and spam mail.) If you do not receive a confirmation email, we cannot guarantee that your application was received. You must submit an application until you receive a confirmation email.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Candidates must have New York State permanent teacher certification in Special Education and have 3-5 years of successful classroom experience in an urban school district. Candidates must have experience as a CSE Chair. Experience working with Charter, non-public and agency settings preferred. Candidates must have extensive knowledge of Federal and State regulations pertaining to Special Education and extensive knowledge of Individual Education Program development. Candidates should have experience with IEP Direct including maintaining and accessing reports and listings.

DUTIES:

The Central Committee on Special Education is recruiting Chairpersons/Coordinators for district, preschool, bilingual, agency, parent services, related services speech, charter/non pub, data, MDR and placement offices.  Under the direction of Special Education Administrators, the chair will be responsible for but not limited to the following:

• Organize, implement and oversee all Central Committee on Special Education processes as outlined in Commissioner’s Regulations and Federal Law

• Schedule meetings within compliance timelines

• Develop IEPs

• Provide placement information to students and families

• Track the need for new classes to service the IEP mandates of students

• Follow procedures for reviewing documentation from other districts for appropriate level of service

• Use data systems to update pertinent information

• Communicate with special education administrators, parents, preschool evaluation agencies, and preschool service providers, attorneys, agencies, charter and non-pub staff.

• Complete all processes related to Committee on Preschool Education

• Know and understand the services available in Charter, non-pub and agency settings

• Assign evaluations

• Ensure students are receiving mandated services in ESY

• Arrange for interpreters

• Any additional assigned duties deemed necessary and appropriate

APPOINTMENT:

Appointment will be made by the Board of Education upon the recommendation of the Superintendent following assessment of training, experience, certifications, credentials and evaluation of service. Personal interview shall be scheduled where appropriate.

SALARY:                      Per BTF contract

FUND:                           Pending Funding

FINAL DATE

FOR FILING:              MAY 4, 2017

DR. KRINER CASH

SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS