Job Description:

Supervisor of Special Education

220 Day Position (Year-Round Position)

TITLE: Special Education Supervisor (Location TBD)
 
QUALIFICATIONS:
Connecticut Special Education certification; 092 degree
Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred
Understanding of differentiated instruction
Ability to communicate effectively with staff, parents, administrators and other professionals
Ability to articulate goals of district regarding LRE and inclusion
Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board of Education may find appropriate and acceptable
 
REPORTS TO: Director of Pupil Personnel Services

JOB GOAL:
To assist in all facets of pupil personnel work that support the inclusion of students in their least restrictive environment. Additionally, this individual will support PPS Director’s department and district improvement initiatives.   

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
Collaborates with PPS director daily to prioritize department, school, or district-wide projects/cases needing support.
Support teachers, support staff, students, or families at the directive of PPS Director related to service delivery in the least restrictive environment.
Assist in the data management/state and district data management platforms.
Support special education programming across the district.
Assist with grant applications, as needed.
Review/collaborate on high profile district cases to assists and guide general and special education teachers in observing, describing, and referring students to various supports.
Participate in student support sessions (SSS) and other department and school meetings.
Assist in the transition of students between schools, programs, etc. to ensure LRE and FAPE is being followed.
Assist IEP teams in the development of appropriate IEP’s to match the identified student’s needs for specifically designed instruction.
Attend Planning and Placement Team meetings as needed/directed by supervisor.
Understanding of curricular goals and objectives and means of modifying and adapting these goals for student with disabilities.
Reviews case histories of various students to advise academic, social/emotional support
Collaborates and consults with classroom teachers and other school staff members to implement district initiatives.
Assist in the oversight of log entries, safe school climate specialists (SSCS) documentation, and incoming calls to the PPS department.
Design and implement parent activities to provide information regarding responsible inclusion practices.
Assist in oversight of case management of out of district (OOD) and related services.
Provides professional development, consultation, co-teaching, and modeling techniques for teachers and staff as needed/requested by PPS Director.
Assist in the supporting of new teachers and DSAP candidates.
Assumes such other functions as may be determined/assigned by director.
 
EVALUATION:
Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board’s policy on Evaluation of Professional Personnel.

Salary: $143,126 - $150,845 (Per Contract)

The following documents must be complete and current for application to be considered for this position:
 
X    Online Application
X    Letter of Interest
X    Resume
X    Copy of Valid Certification and/or License
X    Transcripts
X    Three Current Letters of Recommendation (within one year of application)
X    Other: Letter of interest should include background information

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
Twelve-month year.  Salary and work year to be established by the Board.