Anticipated Special Education Supervisor

Primary Duties And Responsibilities

• Remain informed of all legal requirements governing special education, gifted education and Chapter 15 service agreements.
• Consult with special education teachers on a regular basis in the classroom regarding programming and implementation concerns.
• Afford assistance in providing consultation to building principals at all levels in the area of special education programs and services, gifted education and Chapter 15 service agreements.
• Conduct formal observations of identified or thought-to-be special education students as part of the multidisciplinary evaluation process.
• Afford assistance in observations and evaluations of special education teachers K-12.
• Serve as local education agency representative at IEP meetings when the building principal is not available.
• Review and approve completed Evaluation Reports, Individual Education Plans, and Notices of Recommended Education Placements to insure compliance with Pennsylvania State Regulations and Standards.
• Afford assistance in conducting in-service training opportunities for special education staff, para-educators, regular education staff, and parents.
• Afford assistance in developing and updating special education procedures to insure compliance with state and federal regulations.
• Afford support in providing postsecondary transition plans and activities to secondary special education teachers.
• Attend informational meetings, such as Intermediate Unit 12 Advisory Council Meetings, outside the school district when requested.
• Afford support to instructional assistants and support staff as required.
• Monitor compliance with yearly staff development.

Qualifications

• A minimum of five (5) years successful special education teaching experience
• Master's Degree in Special Education or related field of study from an accredited institution
• Appropriate Pennsylvania Certification as a Supervisor of Special Education
• Demonstrated skill in communication, organization, collaboration, and leadership