Organizational Relationships:
This position reports to the Superintendent of Schools. Positions reporting to this incumbent:
· Education Support Services Coordinators
· Guidance/PLEP Coordinators
· Psychologists
· Social Workers
· Speech Language Pathologists
Major Duties and Responsibilities
· Organize and administer all programs and services that would be included under the Education Support portfolio, develop roles and responsibilities, work plans and monitor outcomes and performance objectives.
· Collaborate with Integrated Service Delivery managers to organize and manage Education Staff on the Child & Youth Teams [ISD]
· Research, develop, organize and implement strategic long term staff training programs.
· Prepare reports and analysis of local, provincial, national and other data for the purpose of recommending strategies and programs that support inclusive education in School Improvement Plans, District Education Plans and the preparation of the District Report Card.
· Supervise staff in Education Support Centers through the process developed by the District Accountability Policy.
· Support School Principals and monitor the staff performance of Education Support Workers that are placed in schools through an established collaboration and consultation process.
· Support and provide advice to the Directors of Schools and Principals regarding matters relating to effective implementation of programs and services that support a quality, inclusive education environment in schools.
· Manages, administer and audit budgets and resources related to Education Support Services.
· Oversee staffing allocations for school based employees and resources that are supported through the Special Education Budget through consultation with school principals and other senior management directors.
· Liaise with external government departments and agencies that provide support to students with exceptionalities and oversee programs and services that they provide.
· Help oversee and participate in meetings, direct interventions, mediation, appeals and other activities that support the effective and efficient delivery of District programs and services.
· Communicate and collaborate with parents, community groups and other agencies that require information or direction regarding issues and events in public education.
· Ensure that provincial, departmental and district policy and regulations regarding the implementation of inclusionary education practice are being followed in the schools and classrooms in a consistent and effective manner through continual monitoring, consultation and communication with employees and the public.