JOB Under the direct supervision of the Director of Special Services and in conjunction with the elementary school principals, assist in providing quality programming for elementary school students with diverse special needs. This is a district-wide position. EXAMPLE OF DUTIES In conjunction with and under the supervision of the Director of Special Services and the building principals:
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Create, manage, and supervise programs and staff development activities designed to maximize the skills of diverse learners in the least restrictive setting.
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Work closely with ETFs, teachers, and specialists. Ensure that timelines are met and paperwork is completed.
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Work with program heads and staff from other levels to ensure that the continuum of programming is in place across levels.
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Facilitate transition planning from preschool to elementary and elementary to middle school.
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Carry out recordkeeping as required for state and federal reports.
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Prepare departmental budgets as requested.
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Other duties as assigned by the director of Special Services.
- Supervise and evaluate special education staff across the elementary schools as coordinated with building principals and Director of Special Services.
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Plan and facilitate monthly, ETF meetings.
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Plan and facilitate monthly, elementary level special education department meetings.
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Monitor the need for and coordinate specialized instruction training at the elementary level to maintain the high caliber of instruction Andover provides.
- Serve as a resource to teams or individual staff members across the elementary level looking for guidance in specialized instruction recommendations, the IEP process, evaluations, or support in team meetings.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION WORK SCHEDULE: In accordance with the ASC/Andover Administrators' Agreement SALARY: In accordance with the ASC/Andover Administrators' Agreement REPORTS TO: Director of Student Services.
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Andover Public Schools (APS) seeks candidates who embody our ethos, which includes valuing the identities of all students, high expectations for all students, teaching excellence, collaboration, innovation, respect, and responsibility.
APS is committed to hiring and supporting a racially and ethnically diverse faculty and staff. Racially and ethnically diverse teachers produce a myriad of positive outcomes for all students, especially the most historically marginalized students.
