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Job description
Summary: Full-time probationary appointment with 25 summer days. In partnership with the Director and Assistant Director of Pupil Personnel Services, the Chairperson provides leadership of equity and access to the CSE process, and collaborates with the district-wide psychologist/evaluator to ensure that CSE processes are completed within all deadlines.
Responsibilities
Provides support to teachers on the implementation of CSE practices and processes, within established deadlines.
Participates in special education department meetings and PPS planning meetings.
Designs and delivers professional development for teachers relating to culturally responsive data inquiry and CSE decision making.
In partnership with the Director and Assistant Director of PPS, and the district-wide psychologist, leads collaborative development of aligned, culturally responsive referral and evaluation practices.
Supports teacher teams in the annual projection process and recommendations for Least Restrictive Environment in District in collaboration with PPS Teacher Leadership Team.
Participates in Target Support Groups relating to CSE state compliance
Supports the development of structures for the CSE process and practices and trains teachers to engage with a culturally responsive system.
Acts as CSE Chairperson and ensures timely finalization of IEPs on assigned caseload
Monitors CSE deadlines and ensures that CSE processes are running on schedule.
Supports teachers during Drafting Days and with IEP writing and progress monitoring for purposes of enhancing inclusion.
In collaboration with the Assistant Director supports the Extended School Year recommendations for the assigned CSE portfolio
Chair and support summer CSE processes
Monitors and reports on status of CSE process to PPS Leadership team.
Act as backup evaluator based on certification area.
Other duties as assigned by the Director of PPS
Other Qualifications
Collaborative and analytical approach to resolving complex issues
Authentic belief in the efficacy of distributed leadership and practices
Driven by culturally responsive practices and beliefs
Entrepreneurial spirit and iterative learner
Commitment to inclusive adult education
Prioritizes responsibilities and exhibits a high level of organization
Demonstrates excellent decision making skills
Demonstrates reflective practice and continuous improvement
Demonstrates motivation and good work ethic
Abides by school and District policies
Exhibits and models excellent communication skills
Exhibits excellent attendance record
Demonstrates a high level of ethical behavior
Must maintain NYS teacher or related certification
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