Special Education Supervisor of Instruction

Charles County Public Schools • La Plata, MD

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Provide executive leadership for specialized instruction, related services, accessibility supports, instructional improvement, and district accountability initiatives to ensure students with disabilities receive high-quality, evidence-based instruction and equitable access to educational opportunities while improving district performance and instructional outcomes.

Requirements

• Master's and/or advanced graduate degree and/or doctoral degree in Special Education.
• Eligibility for or currently holds a Maryland certification in Special Education.
• Minimum of 5 years of teaching experience.
• Experience in providing Professional Learning to adults with proven instructional practices for students receiving special education services
• Maryland Administrator I credential required
• Evidence of exemplary human relations skills.
• Ability to speak and write effectively.
• Demonstrated ability to plan, organize, and supervise the work of others.
• Demonstrated knowledge of best practices in Special Education instructional practices, compliance, IEP writing, and monitoring of IEP goals.
• Commitment to the mission of Charles County Public Schools.
• Demonstrated successful leadership in educational activities.
• Understanding of effective schools' research and Special Education practice research, as well as demonstrated effort to implement the research findings into daily practices in schools.
• Understanding of the continuum of special education programs and services.

Nice To Haves

• Preferred prior experience in supervising direct reports

Responsibilities

• Lead the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of districtwide instructional practices for students with disabilities.
• Establish annual instructional priorities aligned with the Department of Specialized Instruction & Early Intervention Strategic Plan.
• Develop district guidance, instructional frameworks, and implementation expectations for Specially Designed Instruction (SDI), inclusive practices, intervention delivery, and progress monitoring.
• Monitor instructional implementation through data analysis, classroom observations, instructional rounds, and collaboration with school leaders.
• Lead district initiatives that improve academic outcomes for students with disabilities.
• Partner closely with the Coordinator of Related Services to coordinate districtwide delivery of related and accessibility support services.
• Ensure consistent implementation of related service procedures across Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Assistive Technology, Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services, Vision Services, Audiology, Adapted Physical Education, and Mealtime Supports.
• Lead planning around staffing models, workload allocation, service delivery systems, and operational efficiencies.
• Analyze service delivery trends and recommend improvements that increase access and effectiveness.
• Lead district implementation of compensatory education services following IEP Team decisions, dispute resolution outcomes, corrective actions, mediation, or due process.
• Develop standardized procedures for scheduling, documenting, monitoring, and completing compensatory services.
• Monitor districtwide completion rates and ensure timely implementation.
• Coordinate communication with schools, providers, and the Division of Dispute Resolution & Compliance to support case closure.
• Analyze instructional, behavioral, service delivery, and student outcome data to identify district trends and improvement priorities.
• Develop district improvement strategies based on student performance, service implementation, and instructional fidelity.
• Partner with principals to address instructional challenges and strengthen special education programming.
• Develop and monitor district instructional dashboards that support continuous improvement.
• Lead the development, implementation, and monitoring of improvement plans related to Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) Special Education Indicators.
• Analyze state and local performance data and coordinate district strategies to improve accountability outcomes.
• Coordinate development and implementation of federal, state, and local grant initiatives supporting specialized instruction and related services.
• Collaborate on grant writing, implementation, budgeting, fiscal monitoring, and required reporting.
• Ensure instructional initiatives align with state accountability expectations and available funding sources.
• Develop districtwide professional learning plans for instructional staff, related service providers, instructional assistants, and school administrators.
• Lead implementation of evidence-based instructional practices through coaching, technical assistance, and collaborative learning structures.
• Develop instructional guidance documents, implementation tools, and district resources.
• Promote collaboration among instructional specialists, behavior specialists, related service providers, and school leadership teams.
• Supervise Instructional Specialists and provide functional leadership for the Coordinator of Related Services and assigned instructional teams.
• Support staffing recommendations, organizational planning, and resource allocation.
• Lead cross-divisional initiatives that strengthen instructional quality and service delivery.
• Represent the Department in district committees, state initiatives, and collaborative partnerships.
• Perform other duties assigned by the Director of Specialized Instruction & Early Intervention.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager