Supervisor of Special Services (2 Positions)

Salary per the Supervisors Master Agreement —  minimum starting salary of $80,698 (step placement based upon qualifications)
NOTE:  Salary based on 2023-2024 Master Agreement which expires on 6.30.24

JOB SUMMARY
 
Responsible for supervision of special services teachers and paraprofessional staff, assisting in the planning of staff development activities, implementing and monitoring state and federal mandates; coordination and supervision of Extended School Year (ESY) programming, providing oversight of due process and compliance issues, working collaboratively to resolve areas of non-compliance, acts as liaison with out-of-district programs/services.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
 
Direct Supervision:
Instruction Assistants – Approximately 35
Special Education Teachers – Approximately 25
Related Support Providers – 12
 
Indirect Supervision:
None
 
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
 
Department Supervision
Percent of Time:  50% 

• Assists with the supervision of paraprofessionals including their selection, work assignment, training/development, evaluation, and other personnel related matters.
• Assists in the selection and placement of special education and related services teaching staff; responsible for the training/development, evaluation, and other personnel related matters.
• Coordinates the Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) and provides other training to ensure staff remain up to date on due process and 504 Plan procedures.
• Assists with ensuring the District is in compliance with providing training requirements established by state and federal laws.
• Leads monthly building department meetings for special services staff; attends monthly related services staff meetings.

Due Process Oversight
Percent of Time:  30% 

• Assists with ensuring appropriate delivery of both special education and related services as stipulated on Individual Education Plans (IEPs) and/or 504 Plans; ensures IEPs are developmentally appropriate.
• Participates in IEP, 504 Plans, and/or Child Study Teams as may be necessary in order to provide technical assistance and/or guidance on legal and regulatory compliance in the development process and provision of special education and related services including formal dispute resolution.
• Assists with manifestation and interim alternative educational setting (IAES) determinations.
• Facilitates meetings/processes for the purpose of developing, implementing, and maintaining appropriate special education services.
• Assists with monitoring and reviewing special education evaluations and IEPs for compliance with state and federal rules. 
• Ensures that student files are maintained within District established procedures.
• Provides training and technical assistance to case managers, teachers, and related service providers on all aspects of case management, use of SpedForms and other computerized systems, goal writing, progress reports, annual reviews, and parent communication.
• Gathers data and assists in the completion of required state and federal reporting and the monitoring/compliance process. 

Special Service Program Planning and Coordination
Percent of Time:  15% 

• Collaborates in the planning, design, assessment, implementation, and monitoring of effective special education service delivery models and programs in meeting identified student needs.  Such programs include, but are not limited to, Special Education Advisory Council (SEAC), Medical Assistance (MA) Billing, non-public and homeschool students, and 504 plans
• Assists in evaluating special education programs and curricula for the purpose of providing a Free and Appropriate Education (FAPE) to each eligible student.
• Assists in ensuring the District effectively and appropriately conducts Child Find, identification and assessment/evaluation, IEP/504 Plan development and due process procedures, including ESY, secondary transition services, and related services such as Occupational Therapy, Speech/Language, and IEP based mental health.
• Works with out-of-district staff to coordinate transportation and transition meetings. 
• Plans, recruits for, and implements special education Extended School Year (ESY) programs for children Birth -22. Monitors, tracks, and administers the budget for the ESY program.
• Attends District restrictive procedures oversight committee meetings.
• Assists in developing, recommending, disseminating, interpreting, and reviewing policies and procedures for special services staff.  
• Collaborates with bus company to plan and schedule specialized transportation services. 
• Serves as an administrative representative for students with special needs receiving programming and placement out of district.  

Special Projects
Percent of Time:  5% 

• Attends meetings, workshops, and training sessions to maintain knowledge in areas related to position.
• Stays abreast of changing laws, trends, technologies, and requirements related to work.
• Provides assistance to individuals, and other district staff in areas of expertise/knowledge.
• Performs other job-related duties as requested or assigned. 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES 

• Knowledge of special education state and federal laws, and established policies, protocols and procedures, and the ability to interpret and apply, in order ensure compliance with same.
• Demonstrated skills in planning, organizing, developing, recommending, implementing, and evaluating instructional and special education programs and services.  
• Knowledge of continuous improvement model and the ability to apply such standards, utilizing and setting benchmarks in order to improve the quality and efficiencies of work.
• Skill to manage staff in a collaborative, team environment, including effective delegation skill and ability to provide clear direction and support to others, in order to meet expectations from various stakeholders.
• Demonstrated knowledge of instructional and intervention strategies, concepts, principles, methods, best practices, and trends dealing with issues of child development, special education, and instructional methods.  
• Knowledge of resources, service alternatives, and options available to children with special needs.  
• Highly developed written and verbal communication and interaction skills.
• Demonstrated ability to transfer information into easily understood documents.
• Ability to work successfully under pressure and handle multiple and changing priorities and requests from a wide variety of sources, with attention to detail and deadlines.
• Demonstrated exceptional customer service skills including outstanding conflict resolution, responsiveness and follow through.
• Excellent recruitment and selection skills and the ability to clearly characterize District and site expectations.
• Knowledge and ability to anticipate the skill profiles and new learning required to provide the expected level of service throughout the District.
• Ability to create/maintain accurate records and tracking systems.
• Demonstrated attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and changing priorities.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with students, parents, staff and the public.
• An ability to convene the right individuals and direct the group toward reasonable resolutions of concerns and appropriate responses to special requests.
• Ability to affect positive public relations and reinforce such activities on a local site and District-wide basis.
• Ability to work collaborative with building administrators and district staff on areas of shared responsibility.
• Ability to organize and present complex concepts, issues, and ideas to the public, staff, and member districts in an understandable manner;  
• Serving as a liaison between the district and other districts/vendors providing services to students outside of the district.  
• Demonstrated skill in the use of computers and related software, hardware, and peripheral equipment. 

EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS*

• Master’s Degree in special education or related field.
• Administrative licensure in special education or related field, or current enrollment in special education administration program with ability to obtain licensure within one year. 
• Licensed as a teacher in the state of MN in Special Education or related services area. 

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS* 

• Minimum of three years previous teaching experience in the area of special education.
• Minimum of three years of previous supervision experience preferred. 

* Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the District may find appropriate and acceptable.