• Managing all facets of the special education program including the development and monitoring of IEPs and student placements.
• Managing the guidance counseling in cooperation with the Building Principals.
• Overseeing school health programs including management of nurses.
• Overseeing the school psychology program.
• Administering special programs assigned by the Superintendent of Schools including, but not limited to, federal programs.
• Establishing the special education curriculum for the building and ensuring that the instruction and learning activities are effective in delivering the curriculum.
• Resolving special education issues with parents, students and staff.
• Organizing and providing special education professional development for staff to enhance the school environment.
• Updating and monitoring PVAAS.
• Ensuring that special education rules are followed related to student discipline.
• Working with the Building Principals to ensure that special education courses and scheduling are completed based on IEP’s.
• Preparing for and implementing required student assessments related to special education.
• Managing programs for homeless students.
• Evaluating staff and implementing corrective action where needed.
• Other duties as assigned by the Superintendent of Schools.

Required Education Level:

Master’s Degree

License:

A valid PA driver’s license

Certification:

PA Supervisor of Special Education Certification or PA Principal Certification

Essential Job Functions:

• Ability to work effectively with students and adults.
• Ability to remain calm and handle stressful situations.
• Ability to read, write, listen and perform mathematics.
• Ability to use a computer and computer applications.
• Ability to schedule and resolve schedule conflicts.
• Ability to react appropriately when challenged by others.
• Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines.
• Ability to resolve issues and work as part of a team.
• Moderate accounting skills.

The position holder must be able to perform the essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation.  It is the responsibility of the employee to inform the Upper Dauphin Area School District Superintendent of any and all reasonable accommodation that will be required. Upper Dauphin Area School District is an equal opportunity employment, educational and service organization.

Preferred Education Level:

None

Preferred Certifications:

None

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with special education, student health, school psychology and guidance counseling.

Work Year:

Full-time, 245 Days based on District Schedule

Work Schedule:

8 Hours with some evenings and weekends to cover extracurricular events.

Specific hours set by the Superintendent of Schools to meet the needs of each building.

Emergency Management:

Position may involve emergency response activities that extend beyond the normal work day.

Position will carry or be in proximity to emergency radio communications during working hours.

Job Rate:

Hiring: Salary commensurate with experience.

Ongoing: As decided annually by the School Board.

Physical Demands:

• Ability to sit at desk for extended periods.
• Repetitive movements of hands and fingers necessary for computer and calculator work.
• Some lifting (50 lbs.) and some carrying (25 lbs.).
• Some bending, stooping, climbing, reaching and turning/twisting.
• Writing and computer entry.

Work Environment:

Office setting as well as all buildings and grounds areas within the assigned building.

Equipment to Operate:

Computer, mobile devices, telephone, scanner, television and audio/visual equipment, sound system and radios.

This position supervises the following positions:

• Special Education and Student Services Secretary
• School Psychologist
• School Nurse
• Nurses Aides
• Paraprofessionals – Special Education (jointly with Building Principal)
• Guidance Counselors (jointly with Building Principal)
• Teachers – Special Education (jointly with Building Principal)