Academic Administrator
Special Education (Middle Schools)
1.0 FTE Probationary Position
Classification: Certified Administrative Position
Reports to: Deputy Superintendent of Curriculum, Instruction & Assessment
Work Year: 11 months, plus summer days
Compensation & Benefits: $90,000/yr (min), commensurate with experience outlined below
Shenendehowa Administrators’ Association
Position Summary
To provide leadership and assistance in the development, implementation, and maintenance of effective
curriculum and instructional programming in special education aligned with the district’s mission, values
and beliefs, and applicable State and Federal regulations and standards.
Qualifications
- Valid New York State School Building Leader (SBL), District Administrator (SDA) or School District Leader (SDL) certificate required
- Advanced degree preferred; minimum requirement is a Master’s degree with substantial coursework in education administration
- Minimum five (5) years of teaching experience and/or three (3) years of administrative experience at the district and/or building level will be considered as deemed appropriate to the responsibilities of this position.
- Extensive knowledge of the best practices for special education instruction, as well as knowledge of the principles and current trends of school administration, instructional leadership, and instructional technology.
- Supervises: Applicable Middle School staff
Major Responsibilities and Duties:
Curriculum Development and Instructional Improvement:
a) Provide leadership in the development of curriculum, including the scope and sequence of special
education programs and plans for continuity and articulation from one level of achievement to the
next.
b) Provide ongoing teaching support for all faculty and staff within the special education, including
modeling, coaching and other techniques, the purpose of which is to improve instruction.
c) Collaborate with building administrators and Director of Special Education with the analysis of data
on student performance from various measures to evaluate program effectiveness as it pertains to
student performance.
d) Manage the other components for special education students in conjunction with other Academic
Administrators as warranted.
Personnel and Financial Management:
a) Provide leadership in the effective supervision, evaluation, and professional development of assigned
faculty.
b) To work collaboratively with the Director of Special Education to ensure that educational programs
and services are in compliance with District policy, Part 200 regulations and the student individual
education plans.
c) Observe and evaluate, in collaboration with the middle school administration, probationary teachers
in the respective area of discipline.
d) Contribute to the recruitment and hiring of exemplary teachers, consistent with the high standards
held by the school district.
e) Ensure that each teacher’s performance is assessed and reviewed to promote continuous growth.
f) Contribute to the development of a comprehensive budget, in conjunction with the building principals
and central office administration, that is supportive of the goals and objectives of the district and the
needs of the discipline’s instructional program.
Equipment & Instructional Materials
a) Examine, evaluate, and recommend educational resources including materials, new technology,
textbooks and facilities.
b) Responsible for purchasing, inventory and the safe storage/use of materials/equipment.
c) Participate in the evaluation and selection of new materials in conjunction with building
administrators, teaching staff, and central office administration.
Professional Development and Growth
a) Provide leadership and coordination with the Director of Professional Development in securing
meaningful mentorship of all new faculty within the secondary special education department,
promoting their professional success.
b) Assist with the coordination and facilitation of pertinent and relevant professional development to all
faculty within the academic discipline for the purpose of elevating their skill and knowledge
consistent with the district goals and needs.
c) Participate in local, regional, and state professional associations.
School-Community Relations
a) Communicate with building principals and with members of the community in regard to matters
related to the discipline.
b) Provide academic advice to parents and students in conjunction with counselors, psychologists,
speech therapists and other professionals.
c) Assist in the development and presentation of data and information regarding curricular and
instructional programs to the Board of Education.
Organization and Administration
a) Recommend teaching assignments, course offerings and sectioning for academic disciplines in
conjunction with building administrators.
b) Assist building principals in the administration of all New York State and standardized assessments as
well as alternative assessments for students with disabilities.
c) Participate as a member of the district’s administrative leadership team.
d) Undertake other duties as directed by the Superintendent of Schools or his/her designee.
Application Deadline – September 10, 2026
Anticipated Start Date – October 5, 2026
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Shenendehowa Central School District is an equal opportunity employer. It does not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of age, race, creed or religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, military status, gender, disability which can be reasonably accommodated without undue hardship, genetic predisposition or carrier status, marital status or any other classification protected by law.