Head Start Supervisor of Special Services

About the role

The Head Start Special Services Supervisor has the overall responsibility for supervising the special services aspects of the Head Start program to ensure compliance with the Head Start Act of 2007 and the Performance Standards. This role provides leadership and oversight of the program's screening, special education, and behavioral support services, ensuring compliance with CCIU and Office of Head Start requirements.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for immediate supervision of screening, special education, and behavioral supports of children in the Head Start program following all CCIU and Office of Head Start policies and procedures.
• Develop positive relationships with families enrolled in the program, supporting families in understanding the role of early intervention and the importance of engaging in the referral and evaluation process.
• Train, coach, and supervise staff to ensure implementation fidelity of specially designed instruction in the classroom.
• Oversee behavior management protocols of program.
• Ensure staff completion of Behavior Incident Reports.
• Coordinate with Behavior Consultant to ensure rapid response for students with challenging behaviors.
• Participate actively in data team, specifically looking at behaviors and troubleshooting solutions to improve program success.
• Manage the disability component of the Head Start program, including screening and referral for additional services, in collaboration with Preschool Special Education.
• Interact with the Policy Council at monthly meetings, substituting for the Director and/or the Supervisor of Health and Family Services when needed.
• Make recommendations regarding staff professional development needs; provide or arrange for training in collaboration with Head Start Supervisor and Coaching team.
• With the Data Specialist, oversee assigned staff completion of special services data tracking.
• Assist in creation of budgets, grant applications, and community partnerships to grow the Head Start program.
• Recommend purchase of equipment, supplies and materials based on classroom observations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Education, Social Services, Human Resources, or a closely related field required
• Previous supervisory experience strongly preferred
• Knowledge of operating grants strongly preferred
• Valid Driver's License & reliable transportation required
• Current police, child abuse, and FBI fingerprint clearances within 1 year required

Pay

PRJ, Level 15, Exempt: $77,987 - $97,483/yr. Placement on band is based on years of direct experience in a comparable role.

Schedule

260 day position, 7.5 hours per day, 5 days per week.

Benefits

• Excellent medical, prescription, vision and dental coverage at minimal cost to employee
• If medical, prescription, vision and dental coverage is not needed, generous opt-out payments available
• Life insurance in amount of 2.5x annual salary paid by CCIU
• Long-term disability insurance effective 31st day of illness/injury
• Retirement through PSERS, PA's Public School Employees Retirement System
• Worker's Compensation
• New employees accrue 10 sick days, and 2 personal days annually