Assistant Director of Pupil Services
Company: Waterbury Public Schools
Location: Waterbury
Posted on: March 13, 2023
Job Description:
Position Type:
Administration/Central Office Administrator
Date Posted:
11/4/2022
Location:
Chase Building - 236 Grand Street
Closing Date:
Until Filled
CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION
WATERBURY, CONNECTICUT
OPEN COMPETITIVE EXAM #2416
OPEN COMPETITIVE EXAMINATION FOR: ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF PUPIL
SERVICES SALARY: $120,000 - $140,000/annually (NOTE: NEW HIRES
START AT THE BEGINNING OF RANGE)
FRINGE BENEFITS: Choose from available health insurance plans
(employee contributions vary) Prescription Drug Rider, Dental Plan,
Group Life Insurance for Individual; Retirement Plan; paid
Holidays; paid Vacation; paid Sick Leave; paid Personal Days.
LAST DAY FOR FILING APPLICATIONS
APPLICATIONS: May be obtained by visiting our website at
www.waterburyct.org or at the Civil Service Office, Chase Municipal
Building, 236 Grand St., Waterbury, CT 06702 & must be on file by
4:50 p.m. on:
UNTIL SUFFICIENT APPLICATIONS RECEIVED
IMPORTANT:
1. Veterans - Veteran's points will be awarded in accordance with
the Connecticut State Statute. Five (5) for non-disabled veterans,
ten (10) for disabled veterans. Proper documentation must be
submitted to the Personnel Director before the date of the
examination.
2. Residents - Five (5) Residency points shall be added in
accordance with the amendment to the Civil Service Ordinances dated
March 18, 2011. Proper documentation and proof of residence must be
submitted no later than the closing date for applications.
POSITION SUMMARY:
This class is accountable for assisting with directing,
supervising, coordinating, and overseeing all aspects of Special
Education and Pupil Services programs and services in the
district.
RESPONSIBILITIES (Illustrative):
- Assists with designing and implementing appropriate assessment
systems to provide data for determining the eligibility of students
for special services programs programming or services; --- Assists
with developing and directing the orientation and induction program
for new staff members, including assigning mentors;
- Assists with developing annual goals and action planning for
the special services program and operations;
- Assists with developing procedures for referral, securing
medical reports, psychological examination, and placement;
- Assists with developing, monitoring and evaluating special
education instructional services to ensure that the District
maintains a rigorous, relevant, and results-based curriculum;
- Assists with the development, evaluation, and revision of
special education curriculum and instruction and assumes
responsibility for the implementation of approved programs;
RESPONSIBILITIES (continued):
- Assists with ensuring that special education curriculum and
programs are developed, maintained, and revised on a regular
basis;
- Assists with establishing effective liaison with the various
offices and agencies within the community that may provide
specialized or professional help to students and their parents, and
serves as the referral agent to those offices and agencies;
- Assists with establishing performance standards and conducts
performance evaluations of assigned staff;
- Assists with establishing procedures for placement, evaluation,
assignments, and reappraisal of students with regard to the special
services programs and services;
- Assists with evaluating, administering, and supervising on an
ongoing basis the system's testing programs including group and
individual tests for intelligence, aptitude and achievement;
- Formulates, plans and implements professional development for
assigned professional staff (teachers and administrators);
- Assists with implementing policies and procedures and
supervises personnel and coordinates activities for all aspects of
the District's psychological and mental health services; ---
Assists with implementing State regulations and in developing,
implementing, and maintaining special education programs;
- Observes and evaluates assigned administrators and staff in
accordance with law and established procedures;
- Assists with preparation and filing appropriate grants and
claims for special services personnel approval and funding;
- Promotes community support and involvement with the
schools;
- Assists with recruiting, screening, assigning, evaluating and
training staff members for the various branches of student
personnel services;
- Assists in representing the District's interests as pertains to
contractual arrangements for homebound tutoring, hospital
instruction, independent evaluations and private placements;
- Supervises and implements, administers and directs case study
services for students including the identification, diagnosis,
follow-up, and referral of students with problems related to
attendance, mental health, or learning disabilities;
- May serve in the capacity of the Director of Pupil Services in
his or her absence, as needed.
- Performs other related duties as assigned. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS
AND ABILITIES*:
- Considerable ability to communicate both verbally and in
writing including public speaking;
- Considerable ability to implement relevant Federal and State
statutes, guidelines and regulations in special education and all
special services programs;
- Considerable knowledge of and ability to apply management
principles and techniques, including initiation and administration
of programs;
- Extensive knowledge of and ability to perform duties in full
compliance with all District, Board of Education, state and federal
laws, methods, requirements, policies, procedures, and activities
pertinent to the duties of this position;
- Knowledge of curriculum standards and models for programming in
special education and general education settings;
- Knowledge of instructional practice and professional
development models for PK-12 and specialty areas within PK-12
education;
- Knowledge of Restorative Practices, Positive Behavioral
Interventions and Supports (PBIS) and Scientific Research Based
Interventions (SRBI);
- Excellent leadership skills;
- Excellent computer and keyboarding skills, with specific
knowledge in the Google Learning Management System;
- Excellent interpersonal skills;
- Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills;
- Skill at implementing least restrictive environment approach to
special services programs; --- Strong budget skills;
- Ability to analyze, interpret, and communicate statistical data
derived from qualitative and/or quantitative research;
- Ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory to
the duties of the position;
- Ability to implement data driven decision making;
- Ability to react well under pressure, handle and balance
multiple demands at one time, work with frequent interruptions, and
perform duties and tasks at expected levels of professionalism; *
These are partial listings of KSA's and Essential Functions for
illustrative purposes only and not intended to be an exhaustive
listing. REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
- A Master's degree in education or related field plus eighteen
(18) semester hours of graduate credit and completion of fifty (50)
school months of successful teaching or service employment as
identified inState of Connecticut, Regulation of State Board of
Education, Sec. 10-145d-574 (a - f).
- Minimum of five (5) years' experience in a leadership position
relating to special education and/or related services.
- Minimum of three (3) years' continuous experience as a special
education teacher and/or related service provider.
- Experience in an urban district, preferred.
- Experience in special education, social work or school
psychology, preferred. Special Requirement:
- In addition to the checking of references and of facts stated
in the application, a thorough background investigation of each
candidate may be made prior to appointment. REQUIRED LICENSURES,
CERTIFICATIONS AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
- Connecticut State Board of Education certification as an
Intermediate Administrator/Supervisor (092) and endorsement in one
of the following: 065, 165, 061, 070, or 071 will be required at
time of appointment.
- Incumbents in this class may be required to possess and retain
a current Motor Vehicle Class D Operator's License with a good.
CONTINUING EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:
--- Administrators in this job class must complete all State CEU
requirements for re-certification.
COPIES OF APPLICABLE EDUCATIONAL DOCUMENTS AND
LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED AT TIME OF
APPLICATION
PART V - Working Conditions, Physical and Mental Requirements
Employees appointed to positions in this class must have adequate
physical strength, stamina, physical agility and visual and
auditory acuity and must maintain such physical fitness as to be
able to perform the duties of the class. A physical examination may
be required.
Frequency: Place an "X" in each box that is appropriate to your
job.
NEVER (N)
OCCASIONALLY (O)
FREQUENTLY (F)
CONSTANTLY (C)
0 % of Shift
1-33% of Shift
34-66% of Shift
67-100% of Shift
Working Conditions
N
O
F
C
Working Conditions
N
O
F
C
Physical Demands
Depth Perception
X
Standing
X
Color Distinction
X
Walking
X
Peripheral Vision
X
Sitting
X
Driving
X
Lifting
X
Physical Strength:
Carrying
X
Little Physical Effort (-10 lbs.)
X
Pushing
X
Light Work (-20 lbs.)
X
Pulling
X
Medium Work (20-50 lbs)
X
Climbing
X
Heavy Work (50-100 lbs.)
X
Balancing
X
Very Heavy Work (100+ lbs.)
X
Stooping
X
Environmental Conditions
Kneeling
X
Cold (50 degrees F or less)
X
Crouching
X
Heat (90 degrees F or more)
X
Crawling
X
Temperature Changes
X
Reaching
X
Wetness
X
Handling
X
Humidity
X
Grasping
X
Extreme Noise or Vibration
X
Twisting
X
Exposure to Chemicals
X
Feeling
X
Exposure to Gases and Fumes
X
Talking
X
Exposure to Unpleasant Odors
X
Hearing
X
Exposure to bodily fluids
X
Repetitive Motion
X
Exposure to dampness
X
Hand/Eye/Foot Coordination
X
Confinement to a Small or Restricting Area
X
Visual Acuity/Near
X
Mechanical Hazards
X
Visual Acuity/Far
X
Physical danger or abuse
X
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature
and level of work being performed by the employee assigned to this
position. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all
job responsibilities and duties performed by personnel so
classified.
Waterbury Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer. In
compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the District
will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals
with disabilities and encourage both prospective and current
employees to discuss potential accommodations with the District
when necessary.
Attachment(s):
- OCE for Assistant Director of Pupil Services.PDF
Keywords: Waterbury Public Schools, Waterbury , Assistant Director of Pupil Services, Executive , Waterbury, Connecticut
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