Supervisor of Special Education

Supervisor of Special Education

Implements and maintains 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.

Qualifications:

* Appropriate NYS SDA, or SOL Administrative certification

* Appropriate NYS Teacher Certification in Special Education

* SWD 1-6, or SWD 7-12/Content Area 7-12, or

* School Psychologist, Speech Pathologist, or other related service certification

* Minimum of five years teaching in special and/or as a related service provider education and administrative experience in special education

General Performance Responsibilities:

Organization and supervision of programs for Students with Disabilities, instructional support and the supervision of Special Education staff and service providers.

Major Responsibilities:

* Chairs or participates in special education meetings:
Annual Review, Reevaluation Review, Program Review, Behavior Intervention plan meetings as required and Manifestation Determination Reviews as may be required: implement information on IEPs, coordinate and monitor the implementation of information on IEPs from other staff and finalize IEPs upon completion.

* Assists in the development, monitoring, and updating of IEPs.

* Supervises the implementation of IEPs and ensures compliance and the provision of services.

* Collaborates with building and district administration to design and implement programs for special education teachers and students.

* Continually reviews data in order to support good instructional practices in all special education classroom and support services.

* Supports all general education teachers in ensuring that there is good core instruction and supports in order to ensure referrals to CSE ae appropriate.

* Models evidenced based instructional strategies and practices.

* Models, ensures and supports the delivery of specially designed instruction (SDI)

* Assist administrators in scheduling special education classes.

* Assist administrators in supporting instruction and behavioral support in special education classrooms.

* Supervises Special Education staff.

* Consults with administrators and teachers of students with disabilities, provides support in the implementation of Specially Designed Instruction curriculum and classroom modifications.

* Support special education staff in the development and enhancement of skills needed to be effective teachers.

* Organize and/or facilitate Parent Counseling & Training.

* In coordination with general education, organize and facilitate professional development/training related to teaching, learning, and curriculum.

* Models and ensures that active student engagement strategies are utilized during classroom instruction.

* In cooperation with other Student Services staff members, assists in the placement of pupils in special classes.

* Recommends purchase of special education materials and equipment and assists teachers with proper utilization.

* Acts as liaison between home and school.

* Assists with providing pertinent information, such as special education programming, to school building administrators to assist with placing students in appropriate classes based on IEP mandates.

* Works with school counselors to provide supports to students with disabilities to engage in graduation activities.

* Provides counselors with testing accommodations information necessary for student with disabilities to complete the applications for SAT, PSAT examinations and NYS assessment.

* Works on special Assignment i.e., Special Education Advisory.

* Coordinates transportation for special education students.

* Problem solves issues pertaining to students in conjunction with parents, administrators, teaching assistant, and staff.

* Facilitate professional development for school building staff

* As needed, conducts investigations and provides written report of findings.

* As appropriate, works with district attorneys and students.

* Assists with addressing compliance issues from the State and assigning staff to log-in  passwords for IEP Direct System.

* Maintains compliance with Federal and State Special Education regulation.

* Assist special education staff in the implementation of IEPs for students.

* Assist and/or evaluates the performance of special education teachers, related services providers and teacher assistants in conjunction with Principals and other immediate Supervisors.

* Work collaboratively with building administrators, Supervisors, special education teachers, clinicians, parents, etc. to assure appropriate services for student with disabilities.

* Assess/Monitor special education and related services provided for students through monitoring progress of students' goals and Student Learning Objectives.

* Work with others to keep materials, supplies, and skill up to date,

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