Winchester Public Schools Winchester , MA 01890
Posted 1 month ago
McCall Middle School is seeking a qualified and dedicated special education supervisor. Description of the position is included below. This is a 200 day position.
Management of Staff
Evaluate special education staff in conjunction with Building Principal and Administrator of Special Education Services
Provide leadership to building based special education staff through technical assistance with federal and state special education mandates
Provide training for teachers, teaching assistants and instructors
Participates in the recruitment and hiring of staff
Participate in the assignment of special education support staff
Management of Program
Supervise specialized programs and curriculum in programs by ensuring compliance with federal and state special education mandates
Work with building principal, general education and special education staff to develop inclusion opportunities for special education students
Provide curriculum leadership involving the application of the curriculum frameworks, specialized instruction materials, and the development of alternative assessment tools
Assist and facilitate with administrative personnel in the budget process
Oversee building based special education caseload assignments and building based due process compliance, including, but not limited to the dissemination of special education communications and documents within mandated timelines
Work with principals, directors and staff to complete student and special education staff schedules and caseloads
Work with the Administrator of Special Education to facilitate district wide special education meetings
Facilitate Development and Compliance of Individual Education Plans
Schedule and chair building based Team meetings including Initial Evaluations, Re-evaluations and meetings to review results of Independent evaluations
Work with principals and special education liaisons to schedule and chair annual review meetings
Work with the Administrator of Special Education Services, special education staff, principals, and parents to assign students to out of district placements
Review and monitor students' Individualized Education Programs in accordance with state and federal due process requirements
Foster positive and supportive relationships between parents, students and special education staff
Foster optimal parental input
Foster Inclusion by working with principals, directors, teachers, and parents
Actively facilitate communication of all parties regarding the success of special education students
Represent the school district in Out of District Individualized Education Meetings
Facilitate the grade level transition process as well as the transition of students into the district from out of district placements and as new students to the district
Serve as liaison in matter of transportation for special needs students
Additional Requirements
Must hold a valid Director/Supervisor and/or Special Education Administrator Certification
Salary Range: $68,022 through $142,385 depending upon degree and experience level.
Winchester Public Schools