Supervisor of Special Education PreK-12

Job Description

Job Summary

Position is responsible for planning, developing, implementing, and monitoring the division's special education programs and implementation of initiatives for PK-12. Position chairs eligibility/IEP meetings and manifestation determination meetings; interprets state and federal regulations; develops the curriculum; provides staff development; supervises staff; and prepares/monitors the program budget.

Essential Duties
Supervises and administers division-wide special education programs and initiatives for students with disabilities in PK-12. Chairs eligibility, IEP meetings and manifestation determination meetings as assigned by the Director of Special Education. Interprets state and federal regulations governing special education and ensures compliance in assigned special education areas. Develops, coordinates, and supports the implementation of division-wide and school-based social-emotional learning and positive behavior supports for students with disabilities to promote academic and behavioral gains. Provides guidance in the selection and implementation of instructional materials and resources to support evidence-based practices. Monitors and analyzes division-wide discipline data to recommend evidence-based strategies to promote academic and behavioral gains, plans and conducts in-service training based on division-wide and school-specific needs. Provides supervision, evaluation and leadership to the division's instructional behavior coaches. Provides training, support and consultation to instructional behavior coaches, building administrators, teachers and school-based teams to facilitate the implementation of evidence-based practices supporting positive behaviors for students with disabilities, including the development, implementation and monitoring of Functional Behavior Assessments (FBA) and Behavior Intervention Plans (BIP) Visits schools and observes classrooms on a regular basis to ensure consistency of implementation and compliance from school-to-school and teacher-to-teacher across the division. Provides technical assistance to teachers in the improvement of instructional performance and implementation of evidence-based practices. Indirectly supervises school based special education teachers and assists school principals with evaluating the implementation and effectiveness of evidence-based practices to support academic and behavioral gains. Supervises and evaluates the work of special education departmental personnel in assigned areas of responsibility. Evaluates the effectiveness of instructional methods and programs and recommends revisions and improvements as needed. Assists the Human Resources Department with interviewing and recommending qualified candidates for special education instructional positions. Collaborates with the Special Education Director to develop and monitor the budget for assigned programs. Coordinates meetings with specialists, department chairs, teachers, and administrators and disseminates information regarding current developments and evidence-based practices in the field. Serves as the central office contact and liaison with parents and the community regarding assigned special education instructional programs and initiatives. Represents the school division in educational projects and initiatives at the local, regional, state, and national levels. Develops appropriate advocacy positions/statements for special education programs and the needs of special education students. Models nondiscriminatory practices in all activities.

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills and/or Abilities Required)

Must possess a Master's degree and be eligible for a Virginia License in administration and supervision. BCBA preferred. Must possess a minimum of 5 years of teaching experience with special education populations. Some experience as a departmental head, lead teacher, or in a related instructional leadership position preferred. Must possess a comprehensive knowledge of the principles, practices, and current issues in the provision of special education programs. Must possess knowledge of state and federal regulations governing assigned special education functional areas. Must possess the ability to guide and train teachers in effective instructional techniques and strategies. Must possess knowledge and effective skills in textbook selection, curriculum development and budget development. Must possess the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with teachers, students, the community, and administrative staff.