MIDDLETOWN PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Supervisor of Pupil Personnel & Special Education - 1 Year Position
Information: The Middletown Board of Education is seeking a highly qualified instructional leader for the
position of Supervisor of Pupil Personnel & Special Education (this is a one year position to cover for a leave
of absence).
Job Description:
Supervisors would maintain compliance with Board policy, federal/state regulations, the
coordination, supervision and evaluation of all pupil personnel staff and other ancillary teaching staff, in the
department to provide research-based instructional practices that support student learning for academic
achievement and social responsibility (Pre K-12). The Director and Supervisors shall perform these duties and
all additional duties as delegated by the Director of Pupil Services & Special Education, Associate Superintendent,
and the
Superintendent of Schools.
Duties and Responsibilities:
The responsibilities are as follows:
1. Implement state/federal statutes and regulations pertaining to IDEA (Individuals With Disabilities
Education Improvement Act) for special education and related services, FERPA (Federal Education
Rights & Privacy Act) and NCLB (No Child Left Behind). Provide professional development and
consultation to all staff that relate to the department’s responsibilities under these
statutes/regulations.
2. Coordinate and implement IDEIA requirements for non-public schools with district staff.
3. Implementation of and consultation with all staff to achieve the district and department
goals/objectives.
4. Coordinate, supervise and evaluate pupil personnel staff and services in conjunction with building
principals and/or community agencies for effective delivery to students.
5. Plan for provisions of consistent and embedded professional development for staff to support
students with all disabilities in LRE (Least Restrictive Environment) to learn with their peers; to
increase TWNDP (Time With Non Disabled Peers) for students and to improve student learning for
all disabled students as measured by AYP (NCLB) and the district and state measurements.
6. Attend meetings (state, local, consortium, organizations, associations, etc.) conferences
(state/national) to provide the school system and staff with up-to-date information that supports
student achievement.
7. Participate in the on-going review of diagnostic procedures/process, regulatory requirements and
evaluation of specialized instructional services for effective outcomes that improve student learning.
8. Work collaboratively to develop and maintain the department budget and with the hiring of pupil
personnel staff and paraprofessionals.
9. Assist with coordination of health services.
10. Work collaboratively to improve all programs and services in the school community and other duties
as assigned.
11. Problem-solve issues at the building level and at out-of-district facilities to arrive at decisions from a
balanced viewpoint considering the legislative requirements, board policy and what is in the best
interest of students.
12. Attend planning and placement team or 504 meetings for students who are placed out of district or attend
non-public settings.
13. Facilitate due process as required.
14. Provide instructional leadership in the many and varied models for insuring quality instruction in the
least restrictive environment.
Additional Responsibilities
Perform other responsibilities as assigned by the Superintendent, Associate Superintendent, and Director
of Pupil Services & Special Education.
Qualifications:
•Intermediate Administration Certification (092) required.
Additional Information:
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Salary per the M.S.A.A. Contract, Category III, $120,762 - $127,037
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214 day work year.
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Deadline to apply is Friday, June 27, 2014.
Materials should be addressed to:
Patricia Charles, Ed.D., Superintendent of Schools. Applications are to be submitted through Middletown
Public Schools' online application program (www.middletownschools.org, click on Departments, click on
Human Resources, click on Job Postings).
All applicants must provide the following:
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A cover letter indicating your interest in this position.
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A current resume and any additional relevant information.
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Copy of your Connecticut State certification (092).
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Copies of undergraduate and graduate transcripts.
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Three (3) current letters of reference of professional experience.
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, civil union, military or veteran status, national origin, sex, ancestry, sexual
orientation, or past or present physical or mental disability 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.