Elementary Special Education Supervisor

Winchester Public Schools is seeking a qualified and dedicated elementary special education supervisor. Description of the position is included below. This is a full-time 200 day position.

Management of Staff

* Evaluate special education staff in conjunction with Building Principal and Director of Special Education Services

* Provide leadership to building based special education staff through technical assistance with federal and state special education mandates

* Provide training for teachers, teaching assistants and instructors

* Participates in the recruitment and hiring of staff

* Participate in the assignment of special education support staff

Management of Program

* Supervise specialized programs and curriculum in programs by ensuring compliance with federal and state special education mandates

* Work with building principal, general education and special education staff to develop inclusion opportunities for special education students

* Provide curriculum leadership involving the application of the curriculum frameworks, specialized instruction materials, and the development of alternative assessment tools

* Assist and facilitate with administrative personnel in the budget process

* Oversee building based special education caseload assignments and building based due process compliance, including, but not limited to the dissemination of special education communications and documents within mandated timelines

* Work with principals, directors and staff to complete student and special education staff schedules and caseloads

* Work with the Director of Special Education to facilitate district wide special education meetings

Facilitate Development and Compliance of Individual Education Plans

* Schedule and chair building based Team meetings including Initial Evaluations, Re-evaluations and meetings to review results of Independent evaluations

* Work with principals and special education liaisons to schedule annual review meetings

* Review and monitor students' Individualized Education Programs in accordance with state and federal due process requirements

* Foster positive and supportive relationships between parents, students and special education staff

* Foster optimal parental input

* Foster inclusion by working with principals, directors, teachers, and parents

* Actively facilitate communication of all parties regarding the success of special education students

* Facilitate the grade level transition process as well as the transition of students into the district from out of district placements and as new students to the district

* Serve as liaison in matter of transportation for special needs students

Additional Requirements

Must hold a valid Director/Supervisor and/or Special Education Administrator Certification

Salary Range: $68,022 through $142,385 depending upon degree and experience level.