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2009-2010
Notice of Vacancy

Student Services Director

 

 

 

Requirements:

New Hampshire certification or eligible for certification as a Special Education Administrator
  • Experience as Special Education Teacher or Administrator
  • Minimum Master’s Degree required
  •  In-depth knowledge of Special Education Federal/State Rules, Laws and Regulations
  • Strong leadership and excellent communication skills
  • Possess a vision for Student Services district-wide
  • Community oriented
  • Understanding of technology
  • Proven success in curriculum, student assessment, budget development and project management
  • Knowledge of Literacy Across the Content Areas
  • Familiar with Portsmouth School District and district wide initiatives of personalized education with a focus on literacy across the content areas within a framework of curriculum, instruction, assessment, professional development and community
  • Experience as an administrator, grant-writing, management skills, good organizational skills, program development, budgets, public relations and community involvement
  • Knowledge of laws pertaining to 504, Title IX, and Special Education transition planning.

 

Responsibilities:

 

Provide leadership to the Special Education department and staff, but not limited to:

  • Special Education
  • Psychology services
  • OT/PT services
  • ESL
  • Nurses, guidance, mental health
  • Responsible to Superintendent of Schools

 

 

Send cover letter, resume, certification, transcripts and 3 current letters of reference to:

Dr. Robert J. Lister
Superintendent of Schools
Student Services Director Search
50 Clough Drive
Portsmouth, NH  03801

Deadline:

November 14, 2008

Posted:

October 6, 2008

 

 

 

 

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

 

 

 

No Electronic or Fax Applications Accepted

An Equal Opportunity Employer – Equal Educational Opportunities

 

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