Assistant Director of CSE

Responsibilities

• Support the Director of Clinical Services and CSE in running the CSE department
• Collaborate with building leaders
• Assist with supervision of the CSE Team (PowerSchool Admin, IEP Coordinator and Learning Specialist) including supervision meetings, writing evaluations, etc.
• Review IEP drafts and documentation prior to release to home districts and make edits/additions and provide support and training to staff writing in IEPs
• Carry a caseload of students to lead CSE meetings, communication with the district, advocate for their needs and lead coordination amongst the Biondi School and RTC team
• Engage in student and family related meetings (IEP meetings, family team conferences, child study meetings, RTC meetings etc.)
• Work collaboratively and effectively with all school staff which consists of a multidisciplinary team including support staff, teachers, teacher’s assistants, 1:1 paraprofessionals, speech therapist, occupational therapist, nurse, administration and residential
• Provide information and guidance on state regulations and NYSED requirements
• Write, design and support implementation of Functional Behavioral Analyses (FBA) and Behavioral Intervention Plans (BIP) and Progress Monitoring (PM)
• Communicate with families/guardians of Biondi students regarding meetings, concerns and gathering of information
• Conduct assessments and screenings to support formulation of the IEP
• Provide training to staff on topics such as IEP goal writing and best practices
• Assist in all audits, regulatory reviews, Middle States accreditation process etc.
• Provide coverage for other cases and provide meeting coverage as needed
• Support Director in coordination of calendar for IEP meetings including annual review, triennials, and re-evaluations
• Actively engage in school community and initiatives
• Assumption of other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Certification as a Special Education Teacher, School Psychologist or School Building Leader
• Master’s Degree in Special Education
• Ability to work the agency calendar year
• Experience chairing CSE meetings (minimum 1 year)
• Knowledge of NY State Office of Special Education requirements
• Strong communication skills both written and verbal
• Maintain confidentiality of sensitive and protected information ensuring HIPAA and FERPA compliance and NYSED regulations
• Experience working with diverse, high-risk population of children and adolescents
• Flexible and adaptable – able to change with the changing environment and regulations
• Willingness to continually learn and grow and incorporate best practices
• Excellent organizational and communication skills including strong written and verbal communication
• Reliable and punctual
• Strong computer skills including knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher) required
• Familiarity with Power School and IEP Direct a plus
• Bi-lingual (English/Spanish) a plus
• Salary $115,000 annually

Salary : $115,000 - $0