School Improvement Specialist RB 14-21
Summary
| Title: | School Improvement Specialist RB 14-21 |
|---|---|
| ID: | 1397 |
| Department: | Special Education |
| Location: | School Location |
| Division: | Instructional |
| Type: | N/A |
Description
RECRUITMENT BULLETIN 14-21 SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT SPECIALIST
AUGUST 1, 2014 (SESIS)
NOTICE OF POSITION
POSITION:
The Interim Superintendent of Schools, Mr. Donald Ogilvie, is interested in receiving applications from qualified candidates for the position of:
SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT SPECIALIST (SESIS)
APPLICATION: Candidates must complete an online application at www.buffaloschools.org
Applications successfully received will generate a confirmation email to the account listed on the application. 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 hold a Master’s Degree in Special Education, or related field and be NYS certified in Special Education, (speech and language or school psychology). Candidates must have completed a minimum of five years of approved and appropriate experience teaching students with disabilities. Experience and formal training in Special Education is required. Knowledge of research based instructional strategies, behavioral interventions and literacy for students with disabilities required. Excellent oral and written communication skills a must. Must have computer skills (email, power point, word processing, etc.). Experience providing professional development or instructing adults highly preferred.
DUTIES:
The Special Education School Improvement Specialist (SESIS) will conduct training and provide technical assistance to identified schools and on topics identified in Quality Improvement Plans that pertain to literacy, behavior and specially designed instruction, in the education of students with disabilities and those at risk of being identified as a student with a disability, in the Buffalo Public Schools in accordance with the New York State Education Department Office of Special Education contract.
Other responsibilities include:
- Conducting needs assessments, walk throughs and planning for allocation of RSE-TASC (Regional Special Education Technical Assistance Support Center) funds.
- Developing Quality Improvement Plans with targeted schools.
- Fulfilling reporting and program evaluation requirements.
- Fulfilling personnel training requirements as requested by NYSED Office of Special Education
- Participating in RSE-TASC network activities, including participating in the IIT process for Focus and Priority Schools and collaborating with NYSED Office of Special Education.
- Attending RSE-TASC and Office of School Improvement meetings in Albany and across the Western New York region.
- Collaborating with other State funded networks as part of the NYSED regional work plan.
- Other tasks deemed necessary and appropriate.
JOB SPECIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk, sit, stand and reach with hands and arms, stoop or kneel, and crouch. Duties may involve risk resulting from attending to students’ behavioral needs.
ADDITIONAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- Physically capable of frequently lifting or moving up to 40 pounds;
- Sufficiently mobile to ensure the safety of students;
- Specific vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to focus;
- Ability to sit and stand for extended periods of time;
- Manual dexterity for the purpose of using a telephone and data entry;
- Read a computer screen and printed material with or without vision aids;
- Hear and understand speech at normal levels and on the telephone; and
- Speak in audible tones so that others may understand clearly in person and on the telephone.
| WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Duties are normally performed in a school/classroom environment. Duties may be conducted in work-related community settings and/or occasionally performed on study trips away from the school. |
APPOINTMENT:
Appointment will be made by the Board of Education upon the recommendation of the Interim Superintendent following assessment of training, experience, credentials and evaluation of service. Personal interview shall be scheduled where appropriate.
SALARY: Teacher salary schedule based on BTF contract + $300
FUND #: Pending Funding
FINAL DATE
FOR FILING: AUGUST 21, 2014
DONALD A. OGILVIE,
INTERIM SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS
This opening is closed and is no longer accepting applications
