CAPITOL REGION EDUCATION COUNCIL POSITION DESCRIPTION Position Title: Assistant Director Classroom Instruction Program: Integrated Program Models General Purpose: Under the guidance of the Director of Integrated Program Models, to supervise classroom instruction and operational aspects of each Integrated Program Models (IPM) site. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 1. Supervises daily operation of the IPM program in order to ensure clarity and consistency of program procedures and standards. Visits sites and communicates with staff and LEA’s. 2. Supervises teaching staff to ensure quality of instruction, compliance with IEP’s and good practice in the supervision of paraprofessionals. 3. Communicates with program director via phone and written/personal contact to advise on various issues. 4. Communicates with LEA’s and parents by phone and written/personal contact to ensure compliance with students’ IEP’s. 5. Interviews and recommends candidates to hire. 6. Develops program/budget recommendations. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities MS degree in Special Education and 5 years teaching experience plus several years of experience in school administration and supervision, or equivalent combination of education and experience. Must be knowledgeable in special education law and in best practices in special education and service delivery. Requires strong knowledge of the nature of disabilities, particularly in the medically fragile/multiply handicapped populations. Must have excellent oral and written communications skills and supervisory skills. Must possess CT State Administrator’s Certification. Supervision Directly supervises 9 people and indirectly supervises 18. Responsible for planning, assigning and reviewing work, budgeting, hiring new employees, setting standards, training, counseling, disciplining and appraising performance. Recommends salary actions. Working Conditions Requires considerable local travel. These statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed rather than give an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. Date: 3/20/98