ASSISTANT COORDINATOR
OF SPECIAL EDUCATION
2634
DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS
An
employee in this class is responsible for assisting in the administration of the
Services for Children with Disabilities Program for Suffolk County. The employee will work in conjunction with
the Coordinator of Special Education in evaluating eligibility for admittance
to the Early Intervention and Pre-School Special Education Program and to
ensure that appropriate services are provided to eligible children. Work is
performed under the general supervision of the Coordinator of Special
Education. The incumbent may supervise
support personnel. Does related work as
required.
TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES
Assists in ensuring
that all laws and regulations pertaining to the provision of services to
disabled children are complied with;
Interacts with
program and service providers, parents, State Education Dept. and State Health
Dept. personnel, special education chairpersons (CPSE) and school district
personnel;
Selects and
supervises consultants to review CPSE evaluation materials and attend CPSE
meetings as municipality voting member;
Assists in the
development of policy and procedures for bureau programs;
Assists in the
development of training materials and the training of staff and service
providers.
FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL
CHARACTERISTICS
Thorough
knowledge of the principles, practices and methods involved in evaluating birth
to five year old children to determine need for intervention as well as
appropriate treatment required; thorough knowledge of Federal and State laws
and regulations pertaining to Early Intervention and Special Education programs
and services; thorough knowledge of
services, facilities and resources available; thorough knowledge of
legal procedures and preparation for Mediation and Impartial Hearings; thorough
knowledge of modern developments, current literature, sources of information
and materials used for early intervention and early childhood special education
programs; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships
with parents, professionals and nonprofessionals; ability to effectively supervise
subordinates; ability to analyze effective programs and services; 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 New York State or Regionally accredited college or university with a
Master's Degree in Special Education, Educational Administration, School
Psychology, Clinical Psychology, Speech and
Language Pathology, Social Work, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy
or Nursing; and four (4) years of experience in early intervention or special
education programs, including at least two (2) years in a program serving
children birth to five years and their families.
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, Clinical
Psychology, School Psychology, Social Work, Educational Administration, Speech
and Language Pathology, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy or Nursing.
R7/21/94
SUFFOLK COUNTY
Competitive
RR1/27/03