Special Education Supervisor
About The Position
The Special Education Supervisor will assist and support the Director of Special Education in managing, implementing, and monitoring district-wide special education programs and services. This role ensures regulatory compliance, efficient case management, personnel supervision, and optimal educational outcomes for students with special needs. The position involves serving as the Local Education Agency (LEA) representative at IEP meetings, overseeing case managers, managing School-Based ACCESS billing, and collaborating with various staff to align student needs and program goals. Additionally, the supervisor will plan and implement training for Instructional Assistants and Crisis Certification, and provide administrative support to the Director.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in Education or Special Education Administration required.
- Must hold at least one of the following Administrative Certifications: Administrator, Principal K-12 OR Administrator, Principal PK-12.
- Must hold at least one of the following Special Education Certifications: Supervisor – Special Education PK-12 OR Supervisor, Special Education K-12.
- Demonstrate strong administrative leadership, expert knowledge of state/federal special education laws, and exceptional communication and organizational skills.
- Demonstrate high-level competence in IEP compliance, PIMS data reporting, ACCESS billing management, and dispute resolution.
Responsibilities
- Serve as the Local Education Agency (LEA) representative at IEP meetings, ensuring all legal and procedural guidelines are met while facilitating effective collaboration among team members.
- Oversee and support case managers with caseload management, ensuring strict compliance with timelines, regulatory standards, and quality IEP development.
- Coordinate with the Director of Special Education to monitor district-wide IEP compliance, prepare necessary local, state, and federal reports, and participate in Mediation and Due Process cases.
- Manage School-Based ACCESS billing processes, collaborating with related service providers to gather necessary documentation and maintain compliant records for Medicaid reimbursement.
- Serve as a collaborative liaison between special education staff, general education teachers, and administrators to align student needs, program goals, and instructional practices.
- Plan and implement mandated annual training for Instructional Assistants per PDE guidelines and oversee Crisis Certification training and core team implementation across all district buildings.
- Provide ongoing administrative support to the Director of Special Education in evaluating programs, policy implementation, and departmental initiatives.
- Assist in the supervision, coordination, and evaluation of special education personnel.
- Attend Building Intervention Team (BID) meetings and support multi-tiered student intervention processes.
- Maintain high standards of professional ethics, confidentiality, and accuracy in all PIMS data and student records.
- Perform such other tasks and assume such other responsibilities as the Director of Special Education may assign.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
