Supervisor of Special Education

Commonwealth Charter Academy•Harrisburg, PA

20h•Onsite

About The Position

Working from one of our Family Service Centers, the Supervisor of Special Education serves as an educational leader and assists other school leadership in the planning, coordination, and directing of activities and programs related to the administration of one or more grade levels/schools. The Supervisor of Special Education works with teachers, administrators, parents/guardians and related service staff to ensure that students with IEPs are receiving an appropriate and effective educational program in the least restrictive environment. The Supervisor of Special Education works as part of the general education and special education teams to assist in delivering the best educational program for students. Supervisors of Special Education support the teaching staff in fostering evidence-based, inclusive instructional practices through the lens of Multi-Tiered Systems of Support and universal design for learning to meet the needs of all students. The Supervisor of Special Education will lead teachers as they provide daily instruction and support to learners. The Supervisor of Special Education will use various technologies and in-person visits to support teaching and learning and family engagement. The Supervisor of Special Education consults regularly with learners and families, ensuring that each child successfully completes their instructional program. The Supervisor must be knowledgeable of effective instructional practices in special education as well as special education laws and regulations. The Supervisor of Special Education will work with teachers and parents to provide special education in the least restrictive environment. The Supervisor will provide leadership and support to special education teachers in their specific program or grade band. The Supervisor will work closely with families to reduce and resolve any conflict or disputes. This individual will operate in compliance with all state and federal laws and regulations and school policies and guidelines and ensure that all staff working with learners are being held to that standard.

Requirements

Master’s Degree in Education, Special Education, or related area.
Administrative Principal Certification or Supervisor of Special Education Certification
Minimum of 5 years of teaching experience, preferably in a public-school setting
Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
Customer focused approach
High degree of flexibility
Demonstrated ability to work well in a fast-paced environment
Team player and ability to lead a collaborative culture
Technologically proficient (especially with Microsoft Office products, learning management systems, student information systems, web-conferencing tools, etc...)
Working from a CCA Family Service Center on a full-time and regular basis
Frequent travel
Valid PA Driver’s License
Appropriate Automobile Insurance Coverage
Must be able to commute to a Family Service Center regardless of commute complexity.
Candidates must reside within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

Nice To Haves

Minimum of 2 years' experience as a school administrator, preferably in a public-school setting
Minimum of 7 years' teaching experience, preferably in a public-school setting

Responsibilities

Monitor incoming and current student paperwork to ensure compliance with special education processes and timelines.
Coordinate the set-up and delivery of IEP-mandated direct services to students, whether through direct in-house teacher support or contracted services with qualified agencies.
Oversee the development, tracking, dissemination and proper implementation of IEP-mandated accommodations for students with special needs during state testing.
Guide the development, tracking and proper implementation of ESY annually.
Build collaborative working relationships with parents to partner in the delivery of special education services to students.
Implement standardized processes, forms, and protocols for all special education procedures.
Execute procedures for placement, evaluation, assignment, and re-evaluation of students with regard to the special education services programming.
Serve as Local Education Agency (LEA) representative in IEP meetings
Explore and recommend innovative ways of educating and supporting students with special education needs in a virtual environment.
Contribute to the development of innovative instructional programs, helping teachers pilot such efforts when appropriate.
Build and promote positive culture and capacity amongst designated teams
Lead professional learning initiatives for all staff relative to school goals and acts as a model/exemplar by engaging in own professional learning and growth
Drive initiatives in line with school improvement objectives and in collaboration with the School Improvement Team
Provide leadership to the professional staff in determining objectives and identifying school needs as the basis for developing long and short-range plans for the school.
Conduct high quality classroom observations and teacher evaluations pursuant to CCA and PDE-approved guidelines.
Proactively conduct regular learner outreach, including digital communication and home visits
Participates in and attends meetings and hearings related to compulsory attendance, student safety, and children and youth services requirements
Support and participate in out-of-classroom student experiences including field trips, clubs, school-sponsored activities and other opportunities
Demonstrate a visible commitment to ongoing growth in self and others and participating in district and site professional growth programs.
Communicate with students with mutual respect while implementing CCA’s positive and effective discipline policy.
Implement with fidelity all federal, state, and school legal requirements, policies, procedures, and guidelines, including those specific to special education earners, EL learners, and learners with disabilities.
Engage in learner recruitment efforts including in-state trips, presentations, Q & A sessions, and the media.
Participate in the recruitment, hiring, and onboarding of new teachers and/or staff
Implement all Board policies as directed by the President/CEO, Executive Vice Presidents, and/or other Senior Administrators.
Additional duties as assigned.