Special Education Supervisor

Deadline: January 28, 2022
District/Organization: Fitzgerald Public Schools
Position/Type: Central Office – 1st Line Admin, full time
Salary: Based on Experience and Education

Position Details

NOTICE OF OPENING: Special Education Supervisor
LOCATION: District Wide
WORK YEAR: 2021-2022 School Year, 52 week Calendar
SALARY: Salary based on qualifications and experience per Administrator Contract

QUALIFICATIONS

• Master’s Degree from an accredited college/university with particular emphasis on administration, special education, educational leadership, or a related field
• Michigan teaching certificate with special education endorsement and evidence of 5 years of effective experience providing direct instruction to students with IEPs in a variety of educational settings
• Full or temporary state approval or working towards approval in educational requirements for the position of Special Education Supervisor according to Rule 72 of the Michigan Administrative Rules for Special Education
• Demonstrate leadership skills, knowledge of and proven performance in co-teaching, specialized instruction and academic interventions for students eligible for special education
• Knowledge of special education laws, rules, regulations and compliance responsibilities
• Knowledge of general education curriculum and an understanding of how modifications and accommodations work to make it accessible to students with a disability
• Creative, flexible, hands-on problem solver who builds relationships with individual students, parents, staff and community members
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with data collection and analysis.
• Evidence of competency in technology.
• Highly organized, and great attention to details
• Flexible to work on multiple tasks at once
• Able to learn new skills and deal with constant change
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provides staff development opportunities that incorporate the mission of the department & district
• Demonstrate effective coaching and modeling in all areas of program, processes & procedures to improve the compliance and educational outcomes for students with IEPs
• Works with administration to recruit, hire, train, mentor, coach and evaluate program staff
• Communicate the philosophy, goals and objectives of the district special education program to the students, parents, staff and community at large
• Participates as a member of the educational team to facilitate development and implementation of positive behavior supports and effective instructional practices across general and special education settings
• Collaborates with school staff to work effectively with families of students with disabilities
• Develop and promote parent outreach opportunities and parent involvement
• Develop practices that provide for a safe and healthy environment, effective educational programs, and ongoing communication and collaboration

E-mail: reggal@myfitz.net