Supervisor of Special Education PreK-12

Job Summary

Position is responsible for planning, developing, implementing, and monitoring the division’s special education programs and implementation of initiatives for PK–12. The role chairs eligibility/IEP meetings and manifestation determination meetings; interprets state and federal regulations; develops the curriculum; provides staff development; supervises staff; and prepares/monitors the program budget.

• Supervises and administers division‑wide special education programs and initiatives for students with disabilities in PK–12.
• Chairs eligibility, IEP meetings and manifestation determination meetings as assigned by the Director of Special Education.
• Interprets state and federal regulations governing special education and ensures compliance in assigned areas.
• Develops, coordinates, and supports implementation of division‑wide and school‑based social‑emotional learning and positive behavior supports for students with disabilities to promote academic and behavioral gains; provides guidance in selecting and implementing instructional materials and resources that support evidence‑based practices.
• Monitors and analyzes division‑wide discipline data to recommend evidence‑based strategies to promote academic and behavioral gains; plans and conducts in‑service training based on division‑wide and school‑specific needs.
• Provides supervision, evaluation and leadership to the division’s instructional behavior coaches.
• Provides training, support and consultation to instructional behavior coaches, building administrators, teachers and school‑based teams to facilitate the implementation of evidence‑based practices supporting positive behaviors for students with disabilities, including development, implementation and monitoring of Functional Behavior Assessments (FBA) and Behavior Intervention Plans (BIP).
• Visits schools and observes classrooms regularly to ensure consistency of implementation and compliance across the division.
• Provides technical assistance to teachers in improving instructional performance and implementing evidence‑based practices.
• Indirection supervises school‑based special education teachers and assists principals with evaluating the implementation and effectiveness of evidence‑based practices to support academic and behavioral gains.
• Supervises and evaluates the work of special education departmental personnel in assigned areas of responsibility.
• Evaluates the effectiveness of instructional methods and programs and recommends revisions and improvements as needed.
• Assists Human Resources with interviewing and recommending qualified candidates for special education instructional positions.
• Collaborates with the Special Education Director to develop and monitor the budget for assigned programs.
• Coordinates meetings with specialists, department chairs, teachers, and administrators and disseminates information about current developments and evidence‑based practices.
• Acts as central office contact and liaison with parents and the community regarding assigned special education instructional programs and initiatives.
• Represents the school division in educational projects and initiatives at local, regional, state, and national levels.
• Develops appropriate advocacy positions/statements for special education programs and the needs of special education students.
• Models nondiscriminatory practices in all activities.

• Master’s degree and eligibility for a Virginia License in administration and supervision (BCBA preferred).
• Minimum of 5 years of teaching experience with special education populations.
• Some experience as a departmental head, lead teacher, or related instructional leadership position preferred.
• Comprehensive knowledge of principles, practices, and current issues in the provision of special education programs.
• Knowledge of state and federal regulations governing assigned special education functional areas.
• Ability to guide and train teachers in effective instructional techniques and strategies.
• Effective skills in textbook selection, curriculum development, and budget development.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with teachers, students, the community, and administrative staff.

• Seniority level:
  Director
• Employment type:
  
  Full‑time
• Job function:
  Education and Training
• Industry: Primary and Secondary Education
• Locations & Compensation:
  Hampton, VA $–$;
  Suffolk, VA $–$

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