Special Education Supervisor of Specialized Programs & Extended Services

Terms of Employment: 12-month

Exemption Status:
Exempt

Salary Scale: EACC,

Primary

Purpose:

Provide executive leadership for the district's specialized instructional programs, placement continuum, extended services, and transition initiatives by leading program development, operational planning, continuous improvement, and strategic decision-making to ensure equitable access, high-quality implementation, and long-term program sustainability.

EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE

* Master's and/or advanced graduate degree and/or doctoral degree in Special Education.

* Eligibility for or current Maryland certification in Special Education.

* Minimum of 5 years of experience in Special Education.

* Minimum of 3 years of experience working with students receiving special education services in a specialized program

* Maryland Administrator I credential required

* Preferred prior experience in supervising direct reports and responsible for the implementation and supervision of a special education program and/or initiative

QUALIFICATIONS

Evidence of exemplary human relations skills.

* Ability to speak and write effectively.

* Demonstrated ability to plan, organize, and supervise the work of others.

* Demonstrated knowledge of best practices in Special Education Compliance, IEP writing and monitoring of.

* Commitment to the mission of Charles County Public Schools.

* Demonstrated successful leadership in educational activities.

* Understanding of effective schools' research and Special Education practice research as well as demonstrated effort to implement the research findings into daily practices in schools.

* Understanding of the continuum of special education programs and services.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Strategic Program Leadership

* Lead the strategic planning, implementation, and continuous improvement of the district's specialized instructional programs, including SOAR, Emotional Adjustment (EA), ACHIEVE, ACE, Secondary Transition, Nonpublic Programs, ESY, and Autism Waiver.

* Establish annual division priorities, measurable performance goals, and program improvement plans aligned with departmental and district strategic initiatives.

* Develop multi-year recommendations for program expansion, redesign, consolidation, or creation based on enrollment trends, student outcomes, staffing, and community needs.

Program Operations & Capacity Planning

* Direct annual planning for specialized program capacity, staffing allocations, classroom locations, enrollment projections, transportation implications, and resource needs.

* Lead program capacity reviews and make recommendations regarding the continuum of services, regionalization, and placement availability.

* Develop staffing models and operational plans to support sustainable program growth and efficient resource utilization.

* Monitor program implementation using fidelity measures and operational performance indicators.

Placement & Continuum of Services

* Lead the district's continuum of services planning to ensure students are educated in the least restrictive environment while maintaining appropriate specialized supports.

* Guide ICIEP and IST processes involving complex placements and program access.

* Collaborate with the Coordinator of Nonpublic Programs to ensure timely, appropriate placement decisions and effective management of nonpublic services.

* Analyze placement trends and identify opportunities to increase in-district programming and reduce reliance on outside placements when appropriate.

Extended Services

* Direct district wide planning, implementation, and evaluation of ESY, including staffing, transportation coordination, communication, scheduling, and operational logistics.

* Oversee implementation of the Autism Waiver Program and evaluate service delivery, family engagement, and operational effectiveness.

* Develop annual ESY improvement plans based on participation data, staffing trends, and stakeholder feedback.

Secondary Transition

* Provide executive leadership for district wide transition services, career readiness initiatives, community partnerships, and postsecondary planning.

* Monitor district performance related to transition outcomes and ensure compliance with…