SPED Supervisor Job Hoover area,Alabama USA,Education / Teaching

Escambia County Schools
Supervisor of Special Education

Reports To: Superintendent

Qualifications:

1. Master's degree or above from an accredited college or university.

2. Three (3) years teaching experience; prior administrative or principal experience preferred.

3. Valid Alabama certification in administration/supervision/educational leadership.

4. Ability to meet the suitability criteria for employment and/or certification/licensure under the Alabama Child Protection Act of 1999 and Act No. .

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Demonstrated proficiency in oral and written communication skills. Effective interpersonal skills,
with an emphasis on communication and collaboration with a wide variety of people and groups.
Ability to develop and implement curriculum and programming specific to the needs of assigned
students. Ability to identify and solve problems as a productive team member. Ability to use
technology to communicate, to plan and provide instruction, to facilitate student learning, to
manage data, and to produce/submit required reports, correspondence, and/or financial
information. Physical strength, mobility, dexterity, stamina, and acuity to perform job
responsibilities. Ability to stand, walk, stoop, assist with student toileting and specific hygiene
needs.

JOB GOAL:

To implement and maintain special education programs and services in conformance to district
procedures and state and federal laws; providing written support and/or conveying information; serving
as a resource to parents and school personnel, as well as the Board; and maintaining adequate staffing to
ensure objectives of programs and services are achieved within budget.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Interacts with parents and advocates of students with disabilities for the purpose of defining
and implementing services addressing the unique needs of each qualifying student.

2. Collaborates with District personnel and peers for the purpose of implementing and
maintaining services and programs.

3. Coordinates program components, support needs and materials for the purpose of delivering
services that conform to established guidelines.

4. Provides assistance in developing proposals, new programs, budgets, and grants
collaboratively as part of the Administrative Team for the purpose of meeting student needs.

5. Present professional development as needed to Special Education Staff.

6. Evaluates special education programs and curricula for the purpose of providing FAPE to each
eligible student.

7. Facilitates meetings (PPTs), processes, etc. for the purpose of developing, implementing and
maintaining appropriate special education services.

8. Monitors assigned programs and projects for the purpose of complying with district and state
curriculum and instructional objectives.

9. Participates in personnel functions (e.g. recruitment, hiring, evaluations, etc.) for the purpose of
maintaining adequate staffing, matching staff to student needs and ensuring that objectives of
special education programs are achieved within budget.

10. Prepares written documents for the purpose of responding to inquiries, conveying information,
or memorializing meetings.

11. Assists with the presentation of information on programs, services, regulations, etc. for the
purpose of serving as a resource for parents, school personnel, or the Board of Education.

12. Supervises personnel for the purpose of assuring the development and implementation of
services based on student needs.

13. Demonstrates support for the school system and its vision, goals and priorities.

14. Provides leadership in developing, understanding, and promoting the mission and vision of
the school system and the special education services department.

15. Works with principals and teachers in organizing and coordinating grade level and department
meetings to develop continuity and articulation of instructional programs between and among
grades, schools, and post-secondary institutions.

16. Keeps informed of the latest laws, research, trends, and innovations in education for special
education students with designated exceptionalities/disabilities/special needs and disseminates
this information to teachers, principals, other stakeholders, and colleagues.

17. Assists in the developing of system-wide program plans and policies by making written/oral
recommendations to the appropriate administrative and support staff.

18. Regularly reviews federal and state regulations and other information applicable to the
program area(s); correctly ascertains changes and possible…