Supervisor of Related Services

Ashtabula County ESC•Ashtabula, OH

21h

About The Position

The Supervisor of Related Services assists in supervising related service staff—including Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Speech and Language, Teachers of the Hearing Impaired, Teachers of the Visually Impaired, and Adapted Physical Education—who deliver services to students identified with special needs. The position works cooperatively with other school administrators and authorizes special education and pupil personnel services. It reports to the Superintendent or designee and has a contract length of 205 days. Compensation is based on experience.

Requirements

Master's degree in a related field.
Appropriate State of Ohio certification or license.
Ability to communicate ideas and directives clearly and effectively, orally and in writing, with diverse colleagues, parents, families, and community members.
Organizational and problem-solving skills, and ability to work effectively with others.
Knowledge of public school law, policies, and practices.
Time-management skills, attention to detail, and ability to work independently.
Successful BCI/FBI background check.
Ability to hear and speak, read and write, sit and/or stand for extended periods, operate a computer and other equipment with hands, kneel, bend at the waist, reach overhead and horizontally, and lift, carry, push, and pull items up to 50 pounds.
Frequent travel, with occasional operation of a vehicle in inclement weather conditions.

Nice To Haves

Prior administrative or supervisory experience.
Preferred experience in Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, or Speech Therapy.

Responsibilities

Ensure equitable and consistent delivery of special education services.
Supervise and evaluate shared staff and other assigned special education and pupil personnel services teachers and paraprofessionals.
Monitor guidelines and procedures for recommending related services and identifying students with disabilities.
Assist in recruiting, selecting, and assigning related service providers.
Ensure program compliance with state and federal laws.
Ensure instructional and individualized programs for students requiring related services are appropriate and implemented with fidelity.
Approve the selection of appropriate clinical materials and methods.
Partner in planning and developing related services.
Facilitate support for access and equity to the classroom curriculum through related service providers.
Ensure special education records are maintained in accordance with federal, state, and local guidelines.
Ensure related service logs, including Medicaid billing, are accurate and complete.
Oversee records of the levels and amounts of services provided to each student.
Engage regularly with building administrators and teachers regarding best practices for addressing student needs.
Communicate with families about special education processes, district procedures, and individual student needs.
Conduct in-service workshops for assigned staff.
Serve as a role model for students and staff.
Stay familiar with local district policies regarding program development and expansion, teacher meetings, classroom visitations, and related matters.
Perform other duties as assigned by the superintendent.