Mission Statement:
Middletown Public Schools cultivates the brilliance in each student.

Values and Belief Statements:
Empowerment: Middletown Public Schools empowers its students with the knowledge
and skills to create lives brimming with purpose, passion and fulfillment.
Community: Middletown Public Schools harnesses the power of community by
fostering an environment of mutual understanding and appreciation.
Growth: Middletown Public Schools encourages a culture of growth and exploration,
inspiring lifelong learners.
Authenticity: Middletown Public Schools embraces each person’s authenticity and
cultivates an inclusive culture that brings about a sense of belonging.

Position: Special Education Services Coordinator – Legacy Academy

Location: Legacy Academy- Keigwin School

Broad Function: This position is responsible for coordination of efforts to identify, evaluate, educate, support, and place special needs students in the district's alternative school (Legacy Academy) setting, in compliance with all state and federal legislation regarding students with special needs in this school district.

Position Start Date: 25/26 School Year

Compensation: Salary and Benefits per the MFT contract located on the Middletown Schools Website

Responsibilities and Duties:

Essential Functions

Proactively collaborates with the school team to determine discipline outcomes and support of students, in accordance with IDEA compliance requirements.
In response to school team referrals and entrance criteria, works with PPS team to determine if student(s) meet the change of placement criteria.
Trains school administrators and PPS team members on the correct process to follow for placement to Legacy Academy.
Coordinates and supervises service providers and all staff at Legacy Academy.
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Verifies and approves time card information for staff in a timely manner and in accordance with payroll and department procedures.
Proactively work with families and doctors’ offices on Medical Certification for Community Health Services in accordance with State regulations.
Coordinates and facilitates annual, triennial Individual Education Plans (IEPs) in accordance with IDEA regulations.
Based on student data, completes triennial cognitive and targeted assessments as needed.
Coordinates and oversees delivery/pick-up of state assessments for Legacy Academy students.
Coordinates Extended School Year (ESY) services and transportation for Legacy Academy students as applicable.
Coordinates and monitors related services, including but not limited to, speech, OT, PT, counselling, etc.
Coordinates and monitors assistive technology services in compliance with IEPs.
Coordinates graduation and prom for high school seniors enrolled in Legacy Academy.
Works with counselors to ensure all graduation requirements are completed.
Coordinates transportation services to and from school in accordance with District policies and procedures.
Proactively observes certified and non-certified staff and takes action to address issues and/or reinforce desired teaching practices.
Provides guidance and assistance for special ed. staff
Proactively provides routine observations of students to ensure that students are engaged and benefiting from classroom learning. Takes action to address findings with Legacy Academy team members in a timely manner.
Prepares and lead Professional Development with staff, during, before and after hours.
In collaboration with Special Education Case Managers, facilitates and attends all team meetings and IEP meetings.
Regularly reviews ad updates CT SEDS database for IEP compliance. Takes action to address non- compliant issues as they arise in a timely manner. Monitors IEPs for correct formats, goals, services, progress reporting, goal progress, and alignment to the eligibility team in alignment to Connecticut State standards.
Proactively reviews eligibility worksheets to ensure compliance and alignment with referral criteria.
Works with Legacy Academy staff to ensure development of lesson plans for classes taught
Represents the department on behalf of the director at a variety of meeting and/or events as assigned.
Fills in for Director of Special Education Pupil Services as directed for Legacy Academy as assigned.
Ensures that student progress is evaluated on a regular, systematic basis, and the findings are used to make the special education programs more effective.
Serves as resource person for admission, review, and dismissal committees for Legacy Academy.
Obtains and uses evaluative findings, including student achievement data, to examine special education program effectiveness.
Develops training options and/or improvement plans to ensure the best operation in the area of special populations.
Ensures program compliance with federal and state law, State Board of Education rules, and the local board policy in the area of special education.
Compiles, maintains, and files all district, state, and federal reports, records, and other documents in accordance with District, State, and Federal regulations.
Communicates with staff, parents, and community on the district’s mission and special education populations’ policies and programs.
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Contributes to the recommendation of sound policies directed toward program improvement.
Establishes and maintains open lines of communication by conducting conferences with parents, students and teachers concerning vital issues. Takes action to address issues as they arise in a timely manner.
Demonstrates awareness of district/community and parent needs and initiates activities to meet those needs.
Serves as administrative liaison to coordinate district Homebound services and special transport services, including ESY for Legacy Academy.
Attends a variety of meetings related to the Legacy Academy.
Performs other duties as directed.

Responsibilities

Ability to display flexibility to meet the operational demands of the department activities required.
Knowledge of principles, practices and procedures of Special Education required.
Ability to adhere to and model organizational values and Work Pillars required.
Ability to interact with students, families, co-workers and members of the public in a courteous and professional manner required.
Knowledge of and ability to successfully utilize Google Suite and Microsoft office suite programs required.
Knowledge of State and Federal regulations related to Special Education and related services required.
Knowledge of ability to successfully utilize CT SEDS database required.
Knowledge of high school graduation requirements required.
Knowledge of the Common Core State standards required.
Ability to demonstrate high level of organizational and time management skills required.
Knowledge of Planning and Placement Team process, special education program and procedures required.
Proficiency in assessment method and data interpretation required.
Ability to support diverse learners including students with disabilities and English language learners required.
Knowledge of child development and behavior management required.
Proficiency in instructional strategies and use of technology required.
Strong organizational skills and ability to maintain confidentiality required.
Working knowledge of specialized instruction, remediation and support.
Willingness to engage in professional development required.
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing required.
Ability to work nights and weekends required.
Knowledge of assessment methods, techniques, and tools for supporting all students required.
Ability to work with and in interdisciplinary teams required.
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing required.
Knowledge of formative and summative assessment tools required.
Knowledge of alternative curriculum, best practice and research required.
Knowledge of learning styles, and skills in using differentiation to address student learning
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Ability to maintain appropriate student supervision required.
Ability to collaborate and work effectively with peers, administrators, and others required.
Willingness and ability to work in a non-traditional school setting required.
Ability to work nights required.
Ability to attend meetings before and after school hours required.
Ability to develop lesson plans based on non-academic criteria required.
Knowledge of District student management software program required.
Ability to provide ongoing feedback on student progress to students, parents, and Legacy Academy staff required.
Ability to maintain an environment conducive to student learning and appropriate and for physical, social and emotional development of students required.

Qualifications and Experience:

Master’s Degree in psychology, social work or related field required.
Five (5) years of successful experience as a school psychologist, special education teacher, or supervisor required. Experience at both the elementary and secondary level preferred.
Ability to demonstrate strong leadership qualities related to adult and student populations required.
Valid State Intermediate Administrators certification required (092). Certification in school psychology, social work required.
Valid State Driver’s license required.

Application Process: Applications will be accepted, reviewed and selected for interviews and ultimately selected as a candidate on a rolling basis until position is filled.

*Only qualified applicants will be contacted.

STATEMENT OF NON-DISCRIMINATION The Middletown Board of Education is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer, and it does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, age, marital status, military or veteran status, national origin, ancestry, alienage, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability or pregnancy in any of its education programs, activities, or employment policies. All educational programs and offerings, including vocational education and extracurricular activities, subscribe to this policy.

Disclaimers:

The supplemental job description lists typical examples of work and is not intended to include every job duty and responsibility specific to a position. An employee may be required to perform other related duties not listed on the supplemental job description provided that such duties are characteristic of that classification. This job description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.

Connecticut requires that any person (teachers, administrators, special service staff members, teachers’ aides, custodians, cafeteria employees, etc.) who is hired by a local or regional board of education submit to a state and national criminal history record check within the first 30 days of the date of employment. The process includes the checking of fingerprints by the State Police Bureau of Identification and the F.B.I. The results of the criminal history record checks (both state and federal) are reported to the employing school district. If the district receives notice of a conviction of a crime by a person holding a certificate, authorization or permit issued by the State Board of Education, the district shall notify the Bureau of Certification and Professional Development.

STATEMENT OF NON-DISCRIMINATION

The Middletown Board of Education is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer, and it does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, age, marital status, military or veteran status, national origin, ancestry, alienage, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability or pregnancy in any of its education programs, activities, or employment policies. All educational programs and offerings, including vocational education and extracurricular activities, subscribe to this policy.