POSITION TYPE:
Administration - Full-time 12 months
QUALIFICATIONS:
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Special Education Supervisory Certification
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5-7 years experience in the field of public education, part of which must have been as a special education classroom teacher working with students that have a variety of academic, social, emotional, and/or physical needs, and part of which must have been in an administrative or supervisory capacity.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
This position is responsible for coordinating, developing and implementing special educational programs offered by the school district to enable students with exceptionalities access to appropriate educational services.
Critical areas currently include:
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Abides by federal, state and local school laws and regulations, mandated programs, district policies and administrative regulations.
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Supervises assigned special education staff and support staff. Determines staff needs. Participates in the recruitment, screening, selection, assignments, and supervision of the special education staff. Assists building principals in the evaluation of special education staff by providing, when appropriate, documentation of IEPs. Supervises pertinent in-service training.
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Monitors and ensures the district's compliance with students special education rights. Stays up-to-date with and ensures changes are communicated regarding federal and state special education laws, regulations, standards, guidance, forms and related matters.
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Directs and supervises the placement of students with identified exceptionalities upon request or referral. Determines the appropriate organization of special education services throughout the district annually and makes recommendations for professional and nonprofessional special education staff assignments. Supervises the due process procedures for all students who are identified as exceptional and are attending programs either within or outside the district.
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Assist in the development and monitoring of individualized student programs and behavior support plans.
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Assist in coordinating programs and services within school districts and with external agencies as needed.
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Participates in and contributes to district-level curricular and administrative meetings. Provides periodic updates on legal issues in special education to appropriate administrative and instructional staff. Works with department chairpersons to conduct meetings designed to promote efficient functioning of special education services and serves as a member of the administrative team.
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Keeps abreast of professional changes and represents the school district at professional meetings on national, state, and local levels in areas related to special education services.
Excellent benefits are offered, including Medical (with access to the on-site HealthWorks clinic), Dental, and Vision coverage. Additional benefits include paid vacation, sick, and personal days; 13 paid holidays; life insurance; and participation in the Public School Employees’ Retirement System (PSERS).
