POSITION: Special Education Supervisor
REPORTS TO: Executive Director, Special Education
SUPERVISES: Supervise and evaluate the performance of assigned personnel
DEPT./SCHOOL: Special Education
WAGE/HOUR STATUS: Exempt
PAY GRADE: 5
NO. OF DAYS: 217
Education:
- Master’s Degree
- Certification/Licensure: classroom teacher certificate, and either principal/mid-management certificate, diagnostician certificate, Licensed Specialist School Psychologist, or Licensed Speech Pathologist
- T-TESS certified (or eligible to attend certification training)
Experience:
Minimum of three years successful special education teaching experience
Position Function/Purpose
To provide leadership to the Special Education program in support of the instructional
program.
Major Responsibilities
Instructional Management
- Lead in setting instructional goals--those broad statements which define the expectation of student achievement in the department.
- Work with the MISD Special Education Executive Director in developing and refining instructional goals for the subject areas.
- Support the use of the PLC model in the collaboration and planning, writing, and implementation of IEP goals special education teachers.
- Function in the classroom as a resource person who models exemplary instruction and classroom management.
- Model innovative materials and services, and pilots programs needed to meet instructional goals.
- Serve as a resource person to provide instructional assistance and materials to teachers.
- Report periodically through the Special Education Executive Director to the Division of Instruction Services on the achievement of program instruction goals and initiates program adjustments as needed.
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Prepare teachers for proper administration of student assessment instruments.
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Confer with both teachers and administrators regarding the analysis of test data and plans with them any needed alterations in the instructional program or practices.
SupervisoryLeadershipDuties
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Supervise the instructional program and the performance of teachers in the department and accept specific supervisory duties as delegated by the Executive Director.
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Utilize classroom visits for effective supervision of the department.
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In formal clinical supervision, set up a schedule for regular classroom visits and notify teachers in writing of these visits.
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Visit the classroom of each teacher in the department at least once each year.
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Confer at regular intervals with the Special Education Executive Director regarding observations.
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Schedule meetings which have as their primary purpose instructional improvement and/or program Development.
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Aid in the preparation of professional development activities on both the campus and school district levels.
Organizational Leadership Duties
- Provide leadership in the selection of instructional materials.
Administrative Leadership Duties
18. Ensure the implementation of administrative regulations within the department.
19. Give necessary assistance to substitute teachers serving the department.
20. Participate in the selection and assignment of personnel as requested by the Special
Education Executive Director.
Team Leadership Duties
21. Integrate the work of the Special Education Department into the total instructional
program of the school through consultation with the principal and other special
education support personnel.
22. Participate and serve on special committees at the campus and district levels.
23. Confer with the Executive Director regarding any needed changes for upgrading the classroom
practices of the department in compliance with district policy.
24. Work cooperatively with the total school staff in order to facilitate instructional
programs.
25. Work closely with teachers, principals, assistant principals, and counselors on matters
of student discipline.
Supervisory Responsibilities
Supervise and evaluate the performance of assigned personnel. |