EARLY CHILDHOOD/K-12 SPECIAL EDUCATION SUPERVISOR
POSITION GOAL:
To lead countywide work in innovative and evidence based practices in Early Childhood and Special Education. To support local school districts in system change to provide a continuum of programs and services in St. Joseph County that meets the needs of all students, assures a Free and Appropriate Public Education, and produces positive outcomes for students.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Master’s degree and Full approval in at least one area of special education.
- Ability to meet the requirements for Full or Temporary approval as a Special Education Supervisor and/or Director as required by Rule 340.1772.
- Responsibility of employee to obtain and maintain all training(s), certificate(s), approval(s), etc. and provide documentation to the business office before expiration date of said document(s).
- Must be able to lift up to 20 pounds.
- Required to have a physical presence at the designated job site each scheduled work day.
- Must have regular and reliable job attendance, performance and the physical ability to do the job.
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Provide leadership and technical assistance on implementing systemic changes to improve the overall delivery of universal and special education programming in Early Childhood.
- Possess a solid knowledge of Federal and State laws, statues, regulations and policies affecting special education students, and convey that information as necessary to ISD, local districts and partner agencies.
- Serve as a liaison between LEA early childhood universal and special education programs with the ISD.
- Assist in the transition of children throughout early childhood services and programs.
- Effectively allocate and assign ISD personnel and resources to best meet the needs of children and families throughout the countywide early childhood system.
- Provide leadership and technical assistance to ISD and LEA educators in implementation and use of the electronic platform for IEPs/IFSPs.
- Serve as a resource to ISD and LEA staff for monitoring of Medicaid logging.
- Support implementation of Multi-Tiered Systems of Support throughout early childhood programs or as requested by the Director.
- Build and foster a positive image of the SJCISD with local district and intermediate district staff and administration.
- Oversee timelines for referral, evaluation, placement and re-evaluation of students with regard to special education and universal services.
- Respond to district principals and parents for any questions or concerns regarding special education.
- Support local district administrators and teachers in problem solving situations with children including special education processes and challenges.
- Build an understanding of Special Education System and process within local district teachers and administration.
- Provide technical assistance at the request of the district or Director regarding special education processes and reports.
- Assist in the development of and implementation of corrective action plans as requested by the district or Director.
- Assist in transition process of children with IEP’s at the request of the district or Director.
- Serve as a resource to parents/caregivers seeking guidance regarding special education.
- Actively participate in Student Assistant Teams (or appointed designee when necessary) as requested by district or Director.
- Support IEP team through IEP process and attendance as requested by the district or Director.
- Participate in special education staffing meetings to support the development of IEPs or positive behavior intervention plans for children in the district.
- Participate in special education meetings with district administration as scheduled by district.
- Assist in developing cross-country systems and processes while honoring the individualization of each local district.
- Facilitate communication and collaboratively problem solve to address systematic challenges as they arise.
- Assist ISD team and districts in data collection and analysis.
- Participate in county, regional and state meetings and professional development as appropriate.
- Develop strong professional relationships with therapists and frontline staff members in community agencies.
- Build structure of continuous communication with local district administration and SJCISD team members.
- Maintain regular communication with the SJCISD Director regarding celebrations and developing challenges in each local district assigned.
- Support SJCISD staff members working in local district where Special Education Supervisor is assigned. Problem solve together and provide coaching for staff members.
- Participate in the identification and hiring process of new staff members.
- Supervise and evaluate ISD personnel as assigned.
- Provide coaching for ISD staff in individual areas of needed growth.
- Plan and conduct professional development activities when appropriate and necessary.
- Strategically utilize SJCISD resources for team professional development, supplies and mileage.
- Develop and maintain a strong and healthy relationship with local district administration where supervisor is assigned.
- Participate in trainings provided by the district to ensure alignment with district vision.
- Participate in ISD leadership committees and meetings: Board of Education, Cabinet, Supervisor and others as requested by the Director. Serve on standing ad hoc committees as necessary.
- Possess excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Consistently demonstrate professional and respectful communication skills.
- Engage in continuous learning of best practices in education.
- May need to sub in the classroom, in the event there is no teacher or substitute teacher available.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Executive Director of Special Education.
REPORTS TO: Executive Director of Special Education
PERFORMANCE APPRAISALS: Executive Director of Special Education
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: 230-day position. Salary and conditions of employment established
by the Board of Education