Special Services Supervisor

Special Education Leadership Position

Exempt Status:
Exempt

No. of Days:
According to district approved calendar

Department:
Special Education

Reports To:

Executive Director

Supervises:
As Assigned

Education:

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

Experience:

Minimum of three years successful special education teaching experience

Position Function/

Purpose:

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

Essential Functions:

• Instructional Management
• Lead in setting instructional goals
• 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 special education teachers
• Function in the classroom as a resource person who models exemplary instruction and classroom management
• Model innovative materials and services, and pilots 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 initiates 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
• Supervisory Leadership Duties
• 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
• Organizational
• Leadership Duties
• Provide leadership in the selection of instructional materials
• Administrative Leadership Duties
• 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
• Team Leadership Duties
• 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
• Supervisory Responsibilities
• Supervise and evaluate the performance of assigned personnel
• Qualification Requirements
• Special Knowledge/Skills
• 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
• Physical Demands

Working Conditions:

• Emotional – Maintain emotional control under stress
• Physical – Moderate carrying and lifting. Standing, sitting, walking, use of fingers, eyes and ears
• Environment – Inside normal…