Supervisor of Special Education Job Prince Frederick Maryland USA,Education / Teaching

Location: Prince Frederick

Supervisor Of Special Education

Ensures the provision of a Free and Appropriate Public Education for students with disabilities from birth to age 21. Supervises the development, design, implementation, and monitoring of special education programs and services to improve student performance and outcomes. Works closely with other instructional departments to develop and revise curriculum, and to identify, design, and implement training for general and special education teachers and staff on effective instructional practices to improve student achievement.

Observes and collaborates with school-based administrators in the evaluation of teachers and related service providers. Acts as a resource to teachers in addressing the needs of all learners in achieving academic and behavioral success.

Reports to Director of Special Education

Education, Certification and

Experience:

At the time of application, the candidate must hold or be eligible for:

Eligible for or holds a professional certificate with an Administrator I endorsement at the time of hiring.

Have an Advanced Professional Certificate with a master's degree.

Have at least five (5) years of successful teaching, related service provision and/or administrative experience in special education.

Early Childhood experience preferred.

Regional Program experience preferred.

Knowledge, Abilities and

Skills:

(These are pre-employment knowledge, abilities, and skills that apply to the Essential Job Functions.) At the time of employment, the candidate must have:

Demonstrated exceptional ability in both written and oral communication.

Demonstrated passion and commitment to students with disabilities and their families.

Understanding of and ability to maintain rapport with persons from diverse, cultural, ethnic, and racial groups.

Demonstrated ability to utilize and promote equitable practices in all facets of education.

Have collaborative leadership skills with the ability to work as a team member.

Have knowledge of technology, curriculum, instructional and behavioral best practices related to special education programming.

Have experience facilitating IEP team meetings.

Have knowledge of general education curricular standards and instructional requirements.

Have experience working with students with significant behavioral needs preferred.

Understands how trauma, equity, inclusive practices and restorative practices impact the student and teacher experience.

Understands how to implement various supports to prevent and manage student behavior such as Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI), Ukeru, and Life Space Crisis Intervention (LSCI).

Have knowledge of federal and state mandates to ensure compliance with the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act and the Code of Maryland Annotated Regulations (COMAR).

Knowledge of research – based and high – yield instructional practice that will increase student achievement when measured in a variety of different ways.

Knowledge of Maryland College and Career Ready Standards and Danielson's Framework for Teaching.

Demonstrated knowledge of public relations, the dynamics of human behavior, and sensitivity.

Possess a valid driver's license and motor vehicle insurance.

Demonstrated success in accomplishing tasks akin to the responsibilities listed below.

Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Calvert County Public Schools may find appropriate and acceptable.

Essential Job Functions, Responsibilities, and Duties:

Monitors system and school level compliance with federal and state special education laws and regulations.

Ensures that all local special education procedures comply with federal and state law and regulations governing special education.

Facilitates County Individualized Education Program (IEP) meetings.

Provides guidance and support to school level administration and special education staff regarding issues and concerns with respect to special education law, regulations, and required procedures.

Analyzes student data, evidence-based and research-based best practices/programs to assist teachers and other staff in the implementation of appropriate instructional and behavioral programs and interventions.

Supervises and evaluates…