Special Education Services Supervisor - Oro Valley

Special Education Services Supervisor

Location:

Tucson (Oro Valley Campus) Employee Status:
Permanent Hours Per Week: 40 Work Calendar: 10-Month Pay Rate: $62,072-$95,004

Under the general direction of the Special Education Director, which ensures summary of duties. This position supervises and supports all Related Service providers (e.g., Speech, OT, PT, ASL), licensed therapy assistants (SLPA, OTA, and PTA), instructional assistants, and Interveners.

• Conduct staff performance evaluations and provide coaching and feedback for continuous improvement.
• Coordinate schedules and assignments for related service providers, instructional assistants, and interveners to ensure appropriate student support in accordance with the IEP.
• Plan for coverage for instructional assistants and interveners when staff are absent.
• Oversee and monitor all special education programs and services on campus to ensure compliance with IDEA, state regulations, and agency policies.
• Review and monitor Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) to ensure they are compliant, current, and implemented with fidelity.
• Attend IEP meetings, as needed, particularly those that are complex or require administrative support.
• Collaborate with staff to ensure accurate and timely completion of IEP documentation in the designated electronic system.
• Support and ensure compliance with Medicaid billing requirements for all eligible services.
• Monitor data collection related to student progress, service delivery, and program effectiveness.
• Prepare reports and data summaries for internal use and external reporting as needed.
• Work collaboratively with partnering school districts, families, and outside agencies to facilitate referrals, evaluations, and placements.
• Assist in the request for participation for consideration of campus placement process for new and returning students.
• Communicate regularly with the Deputy Assistant Superintendent for Special Education and the Special Education Director regarding program updates, staffing, and compliance concerns.

• Master's Degree in Education or related field.
• Three years of experience as a Teacher, SPED Teacher, or Special Education Related Service Provider.
• Supervisory or team-lead experience in educational/school programs.

• Must be able to obtain and maintain an Arizona Department of Public Safety IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card.
• Defensive Driver Training Program to be completed by all agency personnel that drive on State business.
• Possess an appropriate Arizona Department of Education Supervisor/Principal Certificate or ability to obtain such certification.
• Possess an appropriate Arizona Department of Education Certificate as a Teacher of the Deaf/Hard of Hearing, Teacher of the Vision Impaired, or a Special Education Related Service Provider, or ability to obtain such certification.
• SLPI score of Intermediate or above (preferred)

• Policies, procedures, and programs of the immediate work unit
• Principles and practices of administration and management
• Agency or program rules, regulations, and operating procedures
• Policies and procedures, principles and practices of administration and management
• Agency and program rules, regulations, and operating procedures
• Extensive knowledge, best practices and demonstrated experiences in the development and implementation of educational systems and services.
• Knowledge and experience working with educational staff; to plan and organize workload; successful supervisory or team leader experience in school programs.
• The ability to evaluate program staff and effectiveness
• The ability to define organizational programs, gather data to generate alternative solutions,…