ASSISTANT PROGRAM DIRECTOR FOR EXCEPTIONAL CHILDREN 2551

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS

An employee in this class assists in planning and managing a town-sponsored program for furthering the development of exceptional children through therapeutic recreation. Work is reviewed by the Program Director through conferences and written reports. Does related work as required.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES

Assists in directing all aspects of a town-sponsored therapeutic recreation program;

Assists in developing comprehensive program plans for recreation therapy;

Assists in the evaluation of programs and activities;

May be responsible for aspects of budgetary planning and management.

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of special education and/or therapeutic recreation; good knowledge of the social aspects of mental deficiency and physical handicaps and of methods used to best develop persons afflicted with varying handicaps; knowledge of administrative principles, practices and procedures; knowledge of public relations and fund raising methods; ability to supervise employees effectively to attain optimum performance and high morale; ability to express oneself clearly, both orally and in writing; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

OPEN COMPETITIVE

Graduation from a New York State or Regionally accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree in Recreation, Physical Education, Special Education or Psychology and two (2) years of experience working with mentally and/or physically handicapped children in an educational or recreational program.

NOTE: Additional relevant education from a New York State or regionally accredited college or university will be substituted for experience on a year-for-year basis.

PROMOTIONAL

One (1) year of permanent competitive status at a Program Supervisor For Exceptional Children.

R12/13/79

SUFFOLK COUNTY

Competitive

RR1/27/03