Special Education Supervisor

Responsibilities

• Coordinates and monitors the effectiveness of, and continually improves, specialized, self-contained special education programs (a.k.a. "Learning Centers"); monitors and supports school-based staff in transition planning for students with special needs, including out-of-district placements.
• Provides leadership for developing and implementing student Individualized Educational Plans (IEPs) and within CTSEDs; implements procedures to ensure parents and families understand the IEP process.
• Implements systems to monitor student progress resulting from pre-referral intervention; assists with evaluation of services to meet students' needs; assists with monitoring the effectiveness of supports and services via student outcome data to ensure student growth.
• Conducts classroom observations to ensure that the delivery of instructional services to students is appropriate, standards-based, culturally sensitive, and in compliance with students' IEPs.
• Assists with evaluations, as necessary, of special education teachers, related service providers, school psychologists, and social workers.
• Coordinates and monitors the effectiveness of and continually improves related services.
• Ensures all special education teachers have knowledge of the general education curriculum and special education instructional practices.
• Participates in planning and training of educators in strategies and processes related to special education and related services; supports identification of professional development needs related to special education at the district and school level.
• In collaboration with district staff, develops professional learning programs and activities that support the district's initiatives and provide for the continuous growth and development of all staff members, including "PMT".
• Serves on Planning and Placement Teams (PPT), including serving as the administrator for PPT meetings, as needed; Finalizes IEPs through CTSEDs
• Maintains current awareness and knowledge of all legal requirements governing special education; interprets policies and procedures, and provides recommendations to district staff with regard to issues of compliance, applicable laws, and regulations.
• Assists the District in response to litigation.
• Supports principals, assistant principals, teachers, and staff in implementing and monitoring fidelity of all special education services.
• Implements and enforces district policies and procedures.
• Responsible for Derby Public Schools' ESY and Summer School programs.
• Leads recruitment and selection of Special Education Teachers and ParaEducators.
• Oversees staff maintenance of Special Education records, ensuring compliance with Federal, State, and Derby BOE guidelines.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Superintendent of Schools.

Requirements

• Connecticut certification as an Intermediate Administrator (endorsement No. 092).
• Connecticut certification in Special Education (Comprehensive Special Education, PK-12 (065) or Comprehensive Special Education, K-12 (165) or Related Service Area, Speech and Language Pathologist (061), School Psychologist (070) or School Social Worker (071).
• Minimum of five (5) successful years of teaching and leadership experience in special education and/or related services.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the planning and placement process.
• Demonstrated knowledge of general education, curriculum, and assessment.
• Demonstrated knowledge of maintenance and analysis of district-wide referral data.
• Understanding of Federal and State Special Education Laws & Regulations.

FLSA Status: Non-exempt