Job Description:

REPORTS TO: Director of Student Services

SUPERVISES: Special Education services and programs; include some supervision of special education teachers and paraprofessionals.
 
PRIMARY FUNCTION: Under the direction of the Director of Student Services, the Supervisor of Special Education is charged with the general oversight of special education services.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED: 
    Assist with coordination and supervision of activities of district’s child study team members, speech-language specialists and other special services personnel to ensure compliance in the areas of referral evaluation, Individualized Education Program (IEP) development and implementation and effective and efficient provision of programs and services for students with disabilities in the least restrictive environment.
    Coordinate child study team, speech-language specialists and special services activities to ensure compliance with federal and state law and regulation and district policy and regulation and all related monitoring and corrective action.
    Assist in the supervision of special education teachers and aides, as necessary, and provide direction and assistance for improvement.
    Work cooperatively with building principals and district administrators to resolve issues and ensure the effective and efficient provision of special education programs and services.
    Coordinate staff development for special services personnel, including child study team members, speech-language specialists, related services providers, teachers and aides.
    Communicate frequently and clearly with parents, guardians and caregivers. Resolve problems and respond to parental requests for information or assistance in a timely fashion.
    Participate in the coordination of parental activities, including committees and parent meetings;
    Demonstrate knowledge of the state and district’s special education policies and procedures;
    Participate in monthly special education meetings, department of instruction meetings and other meetings as deemed necessary by the Director of Pupil Services.
    Knowledge of the Connecticut Smarter Balanced assessments, CT- Alternate Assessments (CTAA), and the CMT/CAPT Science requirements.
    Experience with the development of and support within self-contained programs.
    Knowledge of programmatic needs of students with Autism Spectrum Disorders.
    Familiarity with assistive technology as it relates to IEP development.
    Extensive knowledge of foundational reading skills and their correlation to special education identification.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Successful experience with programming and servicing students with disabilities.
 
CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
Connecticut Intermediate Administrative Certification (092) required and certification in special education (165) or related services (070),(071), (061), (068)

EVALUATION:  Evaluated annually by the Director of Student Services

SALARY AND TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: 12-Month work year. Local 18, School Administrators Association of New Haven, Inc.