Special Education LEA Supervisor Job Pine Bluff area,Arkansas USA,Education / Teaching

The primary function of the Special Education LEA Supervisor is to ensure that teachers, especially special education teachers and regular education teachers who co-teach are provided with consistent stellar professional development that transforms teaching and learning. The Supervisor will monitor, coach, assess, and evaluate the performance of special education teachers and provide high-quality, effective feedback in accordance with the Arkansas Department of Education requirements as well as federal and state regulations.

Contract renewal contingent of VIB funding.

Qualifications:

Valid Arkansas elementary and secondary teaching license with district-level administration (EC-12) certification (required)
Minimum of three (3) years of STEM-related administrative experience
Earned doctorate degree from an accredited university (preferred)
Demonstrated excellence in scholarship and research
Experience administering Dynamic Learning Maps Assessment
Demonstrates knowledge of effective instructional practices, specifically relative to the integration and embedding of STEM concepts and practices within the special education curriculum
Proficient in the use of technology (Google Suites, Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe)
Effectively models the use of 3D printers, drone operations, robotics, coding, and aquaponics systems)
Must have excellent oral and written communications skills
Must have the ability to work with, and contribute to building a high-energy team

Responsibilities:

Serves as the school and educational leader responsible for development, implementation, supervision, and evaluation of special education and 504 students
Administers the special education and 504 programs in accordance with board policies, statutory requirements, administrative rules, and regulations
Provides leadership, support, and assistance to building administrators, staff, and teachers in regards to special education and 504
Manages both staff and fiscal resources to support special education and 504 student achievement and legal responsibilities
Coordinates and completes all required paperwork and testing for special education within the appropriate timeline
Monitors, assists, and evaluates effective instruction and assessment practices for special education and 504 students
Ensures that all campuses maintain accurate and timely records for special education and 504
Partners with the district community to promote student learning
Facilitates the on-going development of curricula for early childhood students, students with severe/profound disabilities, special education vocations, independent living, and/or transition
Provides training and support for all teachers in the use of strategies which foster the success of all students
Supplies curricula which will ensure equal educational opportunities within the least restrictive environment
Ensures ease of transition for students at every stage from preschool through graduation
Works in cooperation with other agencies to identify students with special needs
Protects students' due process and procedural safeguard rights
Supports teachers and other school personnel in exploring alternative approaches to meeting the needs of students experiencing difficulties
Complies with federal and state laws and local policies in providing a comprehensive evaluation of each student referred by a multidisciplinary team
Serves as a resource person for the IEP committees as needed
Ensures that a regular, systematic evaluation of student progress is used to increase the effectiveness of special education programs
Promotes and supports multi-disciplinary team meetings which includes representatives of all agencies providing services to the student with disabilities
Monitors the implementation of Individualized Education Programs
Works with administration and faculties to provide instructional modification as needed and appropriate for special education students within a regular classroom setting
Promotes coordination between regular and special education personnel to meet the individual needs of special education students
Arranges for specialized materials, equipment, and other resources required to meet each student's IEP
Ensures that students with disabilities have opportunities to master competencies commensurate with abilities/interests
Coordinates with administration to provide necessary instructional alternatives for special education students in ESL or accelerated learning programs
Ensures a variety of placements, instructional program options, and related service options are available to implement each student's IEP
Stresses the importance of daily attendance and completion of high school for students with disabilities
Acts as a resource to provide transportation for students with disabilities that is: barrier-free and adaptable to individual student needs, provided in vehicles adjusted to accommodate special needs, equally accessible to all special education students, organized to minimize time in transit, and is based on identified needs…