Special Education Supervisor

Jackson County ISD•Jackson, MI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Provides leadership and uses supervisory and administrative skills to support sound educational programs for students who require special education services. Assists local educational agencies (LEA's) and the Intermediate School District (ISD) in the operation of Special Education programs and services which are effective for students with disabilities, fiscally responsible and in compliance with state and federal rules and regulations.

Requirements

Master's degree in field of study related to special education.
Three years successful experience in special education.
Successful experience as a supervisor.
Valid Michigan special education-related professional credential, certificate or teaching endorsement, and full approval in at least one area of special education.
Have and maintain Michigan Instructional Administrator certification.
Eligible for and maintain approval as a Michigan Special Education Supervisor.
Have and maintain Michigan driver's license and good driving record.
Must be able to transport self in a personal vehicle between school buildings, districts and cities.
Ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory in specific field.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff and community.
Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both in oral and written form.
Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and Board of Education policies.
Extensive knowledge of state and federal regulations related to special education, as well as other state and federal laws related to providing services to persons with disabilities.
Must be able to meet demands from several people.
Able to use a personal computer, including preparation of basic documents using Microsoft or Google programs to produce documents and prepare basic spreadsheets, performing research using the internet, and communicating with e-mail.
Ability to use and analyze instruction-related data.
The position requires meeting deadlines with severe time constraints and irregular or extended work hours.
The employee is responsible for safety, well being, and work output of others.

Nice To Haves

Applicants with early childhood experience may be given preference.
Approval in more than one special education area is desirable.

Responsibilities

Determines caseloads, assignments and job expectations for staff.
Conducts staff evaluations
Coordinates services with other departments and agencies to ensure comprehensive programming.
Supervises and coordinates programs and classes.
Responsible for compiling and maintaining all reports, records, etc., that are legally required and used.
Consults with parents of students enrolled in programs.
Provides programs to supplement regular classroom instruction.
Arranges Special Ed transportation.
Assists in the adaptation of school policies to include special education needs.
Establishes and maintains standards of student conduct and enforces discipline as necessary.
Cooperate with college and university officials regarding teacher training and preparation.
Selects, trains, evaluates, schedules, and supervises departmental staff.
Attends and participates in weekly supervisory meetings related to special education policy determination and program improvement.
Prepares and supervises execution of an assigned budget.
Interprets and administers state and federal rules and regulations as they relate to special education.
Consults with LEAs and approves expenditures of supplies and equipment for classrooms.
Evaluates LEA programs as requested by LEA administrators.
Attend various meetings such as Board meetings and parent advisory council meetings.
Participates in and monitors the individual educational program (IEP) team meetings of students being considered for placement in Special Education.
Informs all local school districts and building principals regarding ISD referral and service policies and procedures.
Keeps staff and LEAs informed as to changes in rules and regulations related to special education laws.
Plans and supervises staff meetings and in-service activities.
Keeps staff and local administration informed of due process procedures in Special Education.
Facilitates procedures for due process hearings.
Conduct investigations, monitoring activities and completes reports.
Provides updated information on available resources for outcome-based education program evaluations and other programmatic issues.
Completes and submits within timelines of federal grant applications, amendments and other reports.
Administers the instruction grant entitled Technology, Materials, and Training.
Completes or contributes to appropriate sections in the ISD Plan which pertain to continuum of programs and services, IEP team placement options and personnel projections.
Submits year-end report summarizing ISD's continuum of programs and services and the efforts to implement least restrictive environment (LRE) and Inclusion.
Regular and predictable in-person attendance is required for this position.