ESE Supervisor - Autism Spectrum Disorder
About the role
Position: ESE Supervisor - Autism Spectrum Disorder. Location: Central Office. Reports to: ESE Executive Director - ACT 18 Programs. Bargaining Unit: OSAS. Benefits eligible: Yes. Telecommuting eligibility: Not eligible. Salary range: $91,653 - $114,058.
The Exceptional Student Education (ESE) Supervisor for Autism Programs works under the direction of the Executive Director of Act 18 Programs and Separate Facilities or designee to coordinate, monitor, and evaluate the comprehensive continuum of services in the District's Autism Programs. In collaboration with District and community stakeholders, the Autism Program Supervisor will ensure students with exceptionalities are provided with sound educational programs, experiences, and services commensurate with their needs and abilities. The Autism Program Supervisor serves as a resource to parents, district personnel, and the community.
Responsibilities
- Provide direct support to teachers and paraprofessionals on best practices and scientific research-based practices that improve learning outcomes for students identified as Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).
- Provide consultation and leadership to principals, curriculum leaders, and other general and special education staff in methods that increase opportunities for students with moderate to severe impairment to be mainstreamed with their non-handicapped peers.
- Provide coaching demonstrations and professional development that lead to accomplishment of district and department goals, including activities relating to current best practices in classroom management and planning for alignment of curriculum, academic instruction, social-emotional instruction, and assessment.
- Ensure support services are provided to students in accordance with all applicable federal/state/county requirements and district policies, goals, and procedures.
- Assist with recruitment, hiring, monitoring, and evaluation of instructional and support staff.
- Attend/Direct Individualized Education Planning Team (IEPT) meetings as required.
- Maintain ongoing communication with community agencies to establish and implement