Supervisor of Child

Supervisor of Whole Child

Jefferson Township Local School District

Reports to:

Superintendent

Job Status:
Full Time

Days: 230 days

Job Goal:
The Supervisor of Whole Child provides visionary leadership for district-wide student support services to ensure every student has equitable access to academic, behavioral, social-emotional, and specialized educational supports necessary for success. The Supervisor oversees the district's Special Education, Title I, Family Engagement, and Integrated Multi-Tiered System of Supports (iMTSS) programs while ensuring compliance with all federal, state, and local requirements.

This position collaborates with district and building leadership, families, and community partners to develop systems that promote academic achievement, student well-being, inclusion, and positive outcomes for every learner.

Minimum Qualifications

• Valid Ohio Administrative License.
• Master's Degree in Educational Leadership, Special Education, Curriculum and Instruction, or a related field.
• Successful administrative experience preferred.
• Extensive knowledge of federal and state laws governing Special Education, Title I, Section 504, and related educational programs.
• Demonstrated expertise in identifying, implementing, and evaluating instructional programs and service options for students with disabilities.
• Knowledge of Ohio's Integrated Multi-Tiered System of Supports (iMTSS), PBIS, and evidence-based intervention practices.
• Experience analyzing student achievement data to improve instructional programming and guide the effective use of federal funds.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate with community agencies, educational service centers, and outside organizations to support student success.
• Strong organizational, communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
• Evidence of a satisfactory criminal background check as required by Ohio law.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Leadership and Student Services
• Provide leadership for the district's Whole Child initiatives, ensuring students receive academic, behavioral, social-emotional, and specialized supports.
• Supervise the Special Education Coordinator and Title I Coordinator while providing oversight for district student support services.
• Collaborate with district leadership and external stakeholders (i.e. State Support Team) to improve student outcomes through coordinated systems of support.
• Promote equitable access to educational opportunities for all students.
• Foster productive partnerships with families, community agencies, and outside service providers.

Special Education

• Oversee the implementation and administration of all district Special Education programs.
• Ensure compliance with the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), Ohio Operating Standards, and all applicable state and federal regulations (i.e. assists with the identification, evaluation, preparation of parent conferences, IEP, ETR, FBA/BIP, iMTSS, transition, intervention etc.)
• Assist in the development of periodic reviews to ensure that appropriate services are provided for students meeting eligibility requirements.
• Maintains ongoing communications with special education staff.
• Monitor IEP development, implementation, timelines, evaluations, reevaluations, and procedural safeguards.
• Ensure students receive services in the Least Restrictive Environment (LRE) appropriate to their individual needs.
• Support building administrators in addressing complex special education concerns, discipline, manifestation determinations, and due process requirements.
• Coordinate Child Find activities and ensure timely identification and evaluation of students with disabilities.
• Analyze special education data to improve student achievement and program effectiveness.
• Provide professional development related to special education laws, inclusive practices, and evidence-based instructional strategies.

English Learner (EL) Support

• Provide district oversight for programs and services that support English Learners (ELs) in accordance with federal and state laws and regulations.
• Collaborate with building administrators and instructional staff to ensure English Learners have equitable access to high-quality instruction, interventions, and educational opportunities.
• Monitor compliance with state and federal requirements related to the identification, assessment, placement, progress monitoring, and reclassification of English Learners.
• Coordinate the development, implementation, and evaluation of instructional supports that address the academic and language acquisition needs of English Learners.
• Ensure English Learners receive appropriate accommodations on district and state assessments.
• Analyze English Learner achievement and language proficiency data to identify trends, monitor student progress, and inform continuous improvement efforts.
• Provide professional learning and technical assistance to administrators and staff regarding evidence-based instructional practices and legal requirements for serving English Learners.
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