Assistant Director - Special Programs and Services - ANTICIPATED

This position reports to the Director of Special Programs and Services within the Carbon Lehigh Intermediate Unit #21.

Qualifications

• Minimum Supervisor of Special Education Certification, Principal Certification, or other applicable PDE Administrative Certification.
• 3-5 years' experience as a Supervisor of Special Education (preferred).

Skills & Knowledge

• Leadership ability.
• Ability to make professional decisions.
• Organizational skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to oversee and/or complete multiple responsibilities simultaneously.
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.
• Interpersonal skills for dealing with staff through patience, consistency, fairness, and understanding.
• Ability to conduct thorough and fair investigations.
• Ability to manage personnel using procedures and consistent decision-making.
• Proficient understanding and utilization of Microsoft Office Suite and other relevant software.
• Ability to interpret and implement federal and state laws and CLIU #21 Board Policies.
• Proficient data collection, reporting, and interpretation skills.
• Ability to act as a liaison with constituent school districts.
• Ability to work collaboratively with staff, co-workers, community members, parents, board members, school districts, and administration.
• Ability to address emergency situations posing risks to the well-being, safety, and security of students and staff.
• Ability to attend work regularly at assigned hours and support programs as needed.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand, bend, stoop, sit, lift, reach, communicate (vision, hearing, and speech), and carry sufficient weight to safely perform duties.
• Ability to independently ambulate in and around office areas.
• Manual dexterity to effectively carry out functions, duties, and responsibilities.
• Ability to travel to and from assigned work locations without employer support.
• Ability to travel in and drive a CLIU #21 vehicle.
• Ability to deliver presentations.
• Availability to travel overnight.
• Adequate vision to read correspondence, computer screens, and forms.
• Speaking and hearing ability to communicate effectively by phone or in person at normal volumes.

Responsibilities

Essential

• Assists the Director of Special Programs and Services in administering CLIU #21 Special Education, Nonpublic, Early Intervention, Related Services, Behavioral Health, Transportation, and/or other Special Service Programs.
• Supervises CLIU #21 Special Education Supervisors of Itinerant Services, Early Intervention, CLIU #21 Operated Programs, Behavioral Health, and Nonpublic Schools; assists in planning, developing, and implementing programs.
• Assists the Director in managing child accounting, student tracking systems, transportation, and other necessary record-keeping.
• Assists in data collection and data entry for all programs and services operated by CLIU #21.
• Serves as a liaison with PDE and/or DPW.
• Assists in recruitment, screening, and recommendation of staff for employment.
• Consults with and assists local school districts and Nonpublic Schools in developing quality programs in special education and remedial services.
• Assists the Director in developing and updating special education plans; consults with local school districts regarding these plans.
• Serves as the CLIU #21 liaison with PDE.
• Assists the Director in audit and evaluation processes required within the department.
• Assists in developing agenda items for CLIU #21 Board meetings, supervisor meetings, district contact meetings, and facilities meetings.
• Supervises departmental programs in the absence of the Director.
• Maintains liaison with community agencies, local Right to Education Task Force, nonpublic associations, and private and state schools serving exceptional students.
• Collaborates with other CLIU #21 departments to provide quality education programs and services.
• Assists in organizing professional development activities for staff and participates in state initiatives.
• Assists the Director in requisitioning and ordering supplies, materials, and equipment for departmental programs.
• Assists the Director in developing and/or monitoring Special Education, Early Intervention, Behavioral Health, Nonpublic, and Transportation budgets.

Secondary

Employees may be required to perform other duties as assigned.