COORDINATOR
OF SPECIAL EDUCATION 2633
An employee in
this class is responsible for the administration of the Services to Disabled
Children Program for Suffolk County.
Responsibilities include assisting in the development of an appropriate
fiscal plan. Work is performed under the
general direction of the Commissioner of Health Services. The Coordinator of Special Education is
responsible for the supervision of support staff including Assistant
Coordinators of Special Education. The
employee also serves on Committees on Pre-School Special Education consisting
of professionals involved in evaluating the appropriateness of placement and
treatment. Performs related work as
required.
TYPICAL WORK
ACTIVITIES
Reviews clinical documentation
accompanying court orders for the 0-2 year old handicapped population being
admitted into the program to ensure their eligibility for admittance, and
reviews IEP's (Individualized Education Programs) to ensure the appropriateness
of proposed programs and related services;
Acts as a voting member of School
Districts' Committees on pre-school Special Education involved in evaluating
treatment plans, appropriateness of placement and review of programs;
Assists in developing an appropriate
fiscal plan for the Services to Disabled Children Program;
Interacts with program providers,
State Education Department personnel, parents and school district personnel;
Oversees the provision of
transportation for children in the program.
FULL PERFORMANCE
KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS
Comprehensive
knowledge of the principles, practices and methods involved in evaluating
pre-school aged children to determine need for treatment as well as appropriate
treatment required; comprehensive knowledge of Federal and State education laws
pertaining to special education programs for pre-school handicapped children;
thorough knowledge of educational facilities and resources available; thorough
knowledge of legal procedures for preparation of petitions and other
documentation for Family Court; good knowledge of procedures involved in the
preparation of a fiscal plan for a special education program; thorough
knowledge of modern developments, current literature, sources of information
and materials used to conduct special education programs; ability to establish
and maintain effective working relationships with professionals and
nonprofessionals involved in special education programs; ability to effectively supervise support staff; ability
to analyze effective special education programs; ability to express oneself
clearly and concisely both orally and in writing; physical condition
commensurate with the demands of the position.
MINIMUM
QUALIFICATIONS
OPEN COMPETITIVE
Graduation from a college with
federally-authorized accreditation or registration by NY State with a Master's
Degree in Special Education, Educational Administration, Psychology, Speech or
Language Pathology, Social Work, Occupational or Physical Therapy, Public or
Health Administration or a related services field, and eight (8) years of
experience in special education, including at least four (4) years in a
pre-school special education or early intervention service program, including
at least four (4) years in an administrative capacity.
PROMOTIONAL
Two (2) years of permanent
competitive status as an Assistant Coordinator of Special Education.
NECESSARY SPECIAL
REQUIREMENT
At the time of
appointment, and throughout the term of employment candidates must possess a
New York State Certification or Licensure in one of the following areas: Special Education, Psychology, Social Work,
Educational Administration, Speech or Language Pathology, or Occupational or
Physical Therapy.
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SUFFOLK COUNTY
Competitive
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