Director of Student Registration – Special Education at RCSD Careers

Rochester, New York, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

08 Sep, 26

Salary

105000.0

Posted On

10 Jun, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Student Registration, Special Education Placement, Compliance Monitoring, Case Management, Staff Supervision, Data Integrity, Regulatory Reporting, Program Coordination, Spanish Language, Student Information Systems

Industry

Education Management

Description

The Director of Student Registration - Special Education plans, implements, and oversees all centralized processes related to the placement of students with disabilities within the Rochester City School District. The Director ensures equitable access to appropriate special education programs and services in compliance with federal, state, and local laws, Board of Education policies, and the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). The Director manages the placement of students with disabilities entering the District, including students transferring from other districts, charter schools, state-approved schools, or returning from alternative placements. Responsibilities include oversight of placement processes related to Committee on Special Education (CSE) recommendations, program capacity, specialized school placements, and transitions between programs. The Director coordinates closely with CSE teams, school administrators, and related service providers to ensure that student placements align with Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) and Least Restrictive Environment (LRE) requirements. The Director ensures the integrity and accuracy of special education placement data for state reporting and accountability purposes, including monitoring compliance with New York State Education Department regulations, IDEA requirements, and Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) protections. The Director also monitors District practices related to special education placement to ensure equitable access to programs and adherence to legal and regulatory requirements. General supervision is exercised over staff responsible for special education intake, placement coordination, and related functions. The employee reports directly to and works under the supervision of the Executive Director of Accountability and Student Registration and performs additional related duties as required.

Responsibilities

Oversees the centralized placement of students with disabilities to ensure equitable access to special education programs in compliance with federal and state laws. Coordinates with CSE teams and administrators to align placements with IEPs and Least Restrictive Environment requirements.