Special Services Supervisor

Starting Date:
Immediately

Exempt Status: Exempt

No. of Days: According to district approved calendar

Department: Special Education

Reports To: Executive Director

Supervises: As Assigned

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Categories: Other Professional >
Other Certified Professional

• Master’s Degree preferred
• Certification/Licensure:
  Valid classroom teacher certificate and Valid Special Education teaching certification
• T‑TESS or ILD certified preferred (or eligible to attend certification training)
• Bilingual certificate or ESL endorsement preferred

Minimum of three years successful special education teaching experience

To provide leadership to the Special Education program in support of the instructional program.

• Lead in setting instructional goals__those broad statements which define the expectation of student achievement in the department.
• Work with the MISD Special Education Director in developing and refining instructional goals for the subject areas.
• Support the use of the PLC model in the collaboration and planning, writing, and implementation of IEP goals for special education teachers.
• Function in the classroom as a resource person who models exemplary instruction and classroom management.
• Model innovative materials and services, and pilot programs needed to meet instructional goals.
• Serve as a resource person to provide instructional assistance and materials to teachers.
• Report periodically through the Special Education Director to the Division of Instruction Services on the achievement of program instruction goals and initiate program adjustments as needed.
• Prepare teachers for proper administration of student assessment instruments.
• Confer with both teachers and administrators regarding the analysis of test data and plans with them any needed alterations in the instructional program or practices.

• Supervise the instructional program and the performance of teachers in the department and accept specific supervisory duties as delegated by the Director.
• Utilize classroom visits for effective supervision of the department.
• In formal clinical supervision, set up a schedule for regular classroom visits and notify teachers in writing of these visits.
• Visit the classroom of each teacher in the department at least once each year.
• Confer at regular intervals with the Special Education Director regarding observations.
• Schedule meetings which have as their primary purpose instructional improvement and/or program development.
• Aid in the preparation of professional development activities on both the campus and school district levels.

• Provide leadership in the selection of instructional materials.

• Ensure the implementation of administrative regulations within the department.
• Give necessary assistance to substitute teachers serving the department.
• Participate in the selection and assignment of personnel as requested by the Special Education Director.

• Integrate the work of the Special Education Department into the total instructional program of the school through consultation with the principal and other special education support personnel.
• Participate and serve on special committees at the campus and district levels.
• Confer with the Director regarding any needed changes for upgrading the classroom practices of the department in compliance with district policy.
• Work cooperatively with the total school staff in order to facilitate instructional programs.
• Work closely with teachers, principals, assistant principals, and counselors on matters of student discipline.

Supervise and evaluate the performance of assigned personnel.

• Effective organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated leadership of teachers
• Understanding individual needs of students with disabilities
• Knowledge of diagnostic testing
• Knowledge of the PLC model of curriculum and instruction and best practices in implementation
• Ability to work well with a diverse population

• Emotional – Maintain emotional control under…