Special Services Program Supervisor

Position: SPECIAL SERVICES PROGRAM SUPERVISOR
RESPONSIBILITIES:
As part of the Department of Special Education Services and under the direction of the Administrator of Special Education and Student Support Services, the Special Services Program Supervisor shall:

* Assist in the design, development, implementation, evaluation and oversight of special education programs, services, and practices at assigned schools, and in assigned grade levels.

* Analyze, evaluate and oversee performance of specialized programs, services and practices.

* Monitor and evaluate school and/or staff compliance with laws, regulations, and district requirements.

* Coordinate, manage, and chair team meetings in various schools, or locations as necessary and/or assigned.

* Oversee and manage the functioning of district-based special services staff by coordinating and leading staff meetings, and by resolving program, service, and practice issues.

* Serve as a resource for school-based administration to coordinate the delivery and supervision of special education services within each school building.

* Observe and evaluate special services staff as assigned

* Coordinate, and/or provide professional development to district-wide and/or school-based staff

* Maintain an up-to-date inventory of special education resources, e.g. materials, supplies, equipment, etc.

* Assist in provision of orientation and in-service training programs for school personnel.

* Monitor para professional assignments and make recommendations for any changes.

* Prepare and present information, analysis, recommendations, etc., for purposes of informing development of budget, programs, service models, practice models, or other initiatives of the Special Services Department.

* Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the Superintendent of Schools or the Administrator of Special Education and Student Support Services.

REPORTS TO:

Administrator of Special Education and Student Support Services Salary and terms of employment will be commensurate with the Westfield Public Schools Unit B collective bargaining agreement. Salary placement will be based on the information as contained in the application as submitted. Performance on this job will be evaluated in accordance with the provisions of the Westfield School Committee policy on evaluation.

This position subject to funding.