Special Education Supervisor

Intermountain Health • Denver, CO

7d • $31 - $49 • Onsite

About The Position

The Special Education Supervisor is the on-site leader responsible for leading a team of Special Education Teachers. The Special Education supervisor ensures patient centered education is appropriately provided on an individual and group level. Provides continuous training and education on CDE standards, curriculum implementation, IEP compliance, and evaluation procedures. Oversees all development and implementation of Individualized Education Plans (IEPs), Evaluations, and academic testing. Provides classroom skills assessment, academic skills evaluation, educational programming and transition planning to day treatment patients. Provides educational counseling services and recommendations to parents regarding the educational needs of their children. Serves as liaison to patient's school district coordinator. Participates, along with clinical staff, parents, patient and receiving school personnel, in transition planning to a patient's community-based school at discharge from treatment.

Mount Saint Vincent is seeking a Special Education Supervisor to lead a dedicated team of Special Education Teachers serving children with complex educational, behavioral, and social-emotional needs. In this role, you'll join the Education Leadership Team and have the opportunity to coach educators, partner with multidisciplinary teams, strengthen instructional practices.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree obtained from an accredited institution (degree will be verified)
• Current Colorado teaching licensure
• Special education endorsements (per Colorado licensure)
• Demonstrated knowledge of the educational and curriculum processes for children with emotional and behavioral needs.
• Demonstrated strong verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrated teaching ability
• Demonstrated effective classroom management skills
• Proficiency in computer applications
• Positive driving motor vehicle (DMV) record, proof of current automobile insurance coverage, and a copy of a valid driver's license
• Basic Life Support and First Aid within 90 days of employment
• Ability to adjust work schedule based on business needs.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree in special education obtained from an accredited institution. Education is verified.
• Five years paid experience in a teaching position; at least three in special education
• Demonstrated experience in an education and/or behavioral health setting
• Knowledge of current state and federal education-related legislation
• Bi-lingual in Spanish

Responsibilities

• Ensures patient centered education is appropriately provided on an individual and group level.
• Provides continuous training and education on CDE standards, curriculum implementation, IEP compliance, and evaluation procedures.
• Oversees all development and implementation of Individualized Education Plans (IEPs), Evaluations, and academic testing.
• Provides classroom skills assessment, academic skills evaluation, educational programming and transition planning to day treatment patients.
• Provides educational counseling services and recommendations to parents regarding the educational needs of their children.
• Serves as liaison to patient's school district coordinator.
• Participates, along with clinical staff, parents, patient and receiving school personnel, in transition planning to a patient's community-based school at discharge from treatment.
• Coach educators, partner with multidisciplinary teams, strengthen instructional practices.
• Ensures school program adheres to the Colorado Department of Education and State Licensing requirements and guidelines.
• Leads a team of Special Education Teachers and Special Services (Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathologist, reading interventionist), including oversight of hiring, onboarding, training, retention, and evaluation of performance.
• May be required to cover in the classroom when teachers are absent or based on business need.
• Expertly utilizes trauma-informed care to establish and maintain strong relationships with patients, effectively interpret behavior, and appropriately respond to meet the patient’s needs.
• Ensures that educational services are delivered in a culturally sensitive manner and that all federal, state, and local educational requirements are met (including specialized instruction in accordance with Individual Education Plans).
• Responsible for setting up, coordinating, and overseeing systems such as Individual Education Plan (IEP) record system, data tracking, student files, and service delivery for students with disabilities.
• Serves as the Curriculum Coordinator to ensure compliance with the Colorado Department of Education Office of Facility School curriculums.
• Collaborates with public and private educational systems to obtain and communicate educational information and to arrange appropriate educational services and transition plans.
• Satisfies all Intermountain Health requirements.
• Maintains constant compliance with appropriate (on and off-site) school accreditation standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• We care about your well-being – mind, body, and spirit – which is why we provide our caregivers a generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged.

What This Job Offers

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