QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

Assist with coordination and supervision of activities of district’s child study team members, and other special services personnel to ensure compliance in the areas of referral evaluation, Individualized Education Program (IEP) development and implementation and effective and efficient provision of programs and services for students with disabilities in the least restrictive environment
Coordinate child study team and special services activities to ensure compliance with federal and state law and regulation and district policy and regulation and all related monitoring and corrective action
Assist in the supervision of special education teachers and aides, as necessary, and provide direction and assistance for improvement
Work cooperatively with building principals and district administrators to resolve issues and ensure the effective and efficient provision of special education programs and services
Coordinate staff development for special services
Communicate frequently and clearly with parents, guardians and care givers. Resolve problems and respond to parental requests for information or assistance in a timely fashion. Participate in the coordination of parental activities, including committees and parent meetings
Supervise and administer all district programs for children with disabilities under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)
Become knowledgeable about the developments and trends in special education, instructional management and supervision.
Supervise the location, identification and evaluation process for students with disabilities, including privately-placed students receiving educational services within the district’s jurisdictional boundaries
Consult with teaching staff to determine needs of specific students and the program
Provide on-going regularly scheduled consultation to special and regular education personnel in the district
On a regular basis, consult with teaching staff to assure that specific needs of students
Attend IEP and 504 meetings and other student-centered meetings as necessary to resolve issues and insure the appropriate development and implementation of programs and services
Demonstrate knowledge of the state and district’s special education policies and procedures
Assist in the preparation of federal, state, county and district reports, as necessary
Assist in the coordination of activities between special services personnel and the school-based intervention and referral services teams to ensure effective general education interventions
Participate in monthly special education meetings, department of curriculum and instruction meetings and other meetings as deemed necessary
Provide services which conform to district objectives
Maintain positive relationships with the building administration, parents, other staff and students in the buildings
Perform other duties in fulfillment of the general responsibility as may be desirable and necessary

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

Master’s Degree in Special Education or related field
Successful experience with programs dealing with students with disabilities
Demonstrated aptitude or competence for assigned responsibilities
Successful experience with programs dealing with students with disabilities

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS: Possession of Special Education Supervisor Credential preferred, or demonstrated progress toward or willingness to obtain the credential.

LANGUAGE SKILLS: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from parents, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community. Ability to write speeches and articles for publication that conform to prescribed style and format. Ability to effectively present information to public groups, and the Board of Education.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS: Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

REASONING ABILITY: Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Some driving is required. Frequent writing is required. Some extended hours and multiple demands from several people are frequently required of the employment.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the American with Disabilities Act (A. D. A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position

Supervisor for Special Education