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Interim Supervisor of Exceptional Education

Employer
Hamilton County Department of Education
Location
Chattanooga, Tennessee, United States
Salary
Competitive

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Job Category
Administrator, Supervisor / Manager
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Overview

Hamilton County Schools, located in Chattanooga, TN, is building the best school district in Tennessee. We are committed to excellence for every student and are seeking outstanding teachers with the ability to inspire, engage, and who desire to make a difference in the lives of students. With nearly 80 schools located in urban, rural, and suburban communities, we are confident that you can find your place in Hamilton County.

Responsibilities

  • Serve as a specialist and resource to professional and technical personnel in Exceptional Education, Central office, and throughout the school district.
  • Exhibit skills in positively influencing instructional change on a district-wide level.
  • Supervise and provide support to building level and lead staff in assigned schools.
  • Support and monitor district staff in the development and implementation of Instructionally Appropriate IEPs, file compliance, and other compliance areas.
  • Supervise and provide instruction to district staff in the implementation of the state standards and assessments.
  • Ensure appropriate instruction and structure in system-wide classes.
  • Support staff in shaping student behaviors.
  • Complete federal, state, and /or local reports in areas of supervision.
  • Assist in maintaining Exceptional Education inventory.
  • Identify issues and forecasting needs/trends and systematize successful operational and project management methods across the department.
  • Design and provide professional development and training to staff in the areas of current trends, new and innovative strategies, assessment, programming, compliance, and best practices for serving students with disabilities.
  • Complete staff evaluations and observations.
  • Supervise, monitor, review, coach as needed, and evaluate the development and implementation of performance improvement plans, including observations and interim conferences.
  • Assist building administrators with Project Coach Evaluations.
  • Exhibit a sound knowledge of Easy IEP, Power School, and other technology resources.
  • Develop and strengthen resources for technology support in the Exceptional Education department.
  • Perform duties as assigned by the Director of Exceptional Education. Consistently exhibit appropriate verbal and written communication skills, as well as overall effective supervision of staff.
  • Develop and submit proposals for grants to ensure additional funding for Departmental needs.
  • Ensures compliance with district, state, and federal policies, regulations, and laws.
  • Communicates through proper channels to alert Director and other appropriate personnel of emerging problems.
  • Consults and collaborates with Hamilton County Central Office support staff and leaders, State Department of Education, administrators, district employees, other officials and stakeholders.
  • Assume initiative to explore issues and find potential innovative solutions.
  • Anticipates, identifies, and resolves complex obstacles to ensure success of overall program as well as specific projects.

Qualifications

Qualifications:
  • Master's Degree in Special Education, or Master's Degree with endorsement in Special Education, or Master's Degree in Administration Supervision with endorsement in Special Education with at least 10 years teaching and leadership experience.
  • Experience in assisting education staff in behavior management strategies.
  • In-depth familiarity with curriculum.
  • Ability to develop a plan for implementing Instructionally Appropriate IEPs within the confines of HCDE's continuum of services for Exceptional Education.
  • Extensive knowledge and abilities in scheduling, leadership, innovative problem solving, and collaboration.
  • Experience in successfully collaborating and reaching IEP consensus with parents, staff, students, advocates, and other IEP team members.
  • Training in "Essential Facilitation for IEP Meetings"
  • Extensive experience and proven skills in educating students with Autism, behavioral difficulties, incarcerated youth, and knowledge and experience in designing and implementing postsecondary transition experiences including Project SEARCH, WBL, and Transition School to Work.
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills.
  • Proficient in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, Outlook, Power School, Easy IEP, and other technical support areas as needed.
  • Sensitivity to diversity in all its forms.
  • Consistently delivers high quality outcomes under tight deadlines.
  • Exhibits excellent attendance and reliability.
  • Appropriately supervises and treats others with respect and value.
  • Effective conflict resolution skills.
  • Maintains confidentiality.


Preferred Qualifications:

Master's Degree in Special Education, or Master's Degree with endorsement in Special Education, or Master's Degree in Administration Supervision with endorsement in Special Education with at least 10 years teaching and leadership experience.

Administrative experience
Endorsement Code: Any K-12 special education endorsement code
Grant Writing Experience
260 Days

Compensation

Salary is based on a combination of relevant education and experience.

Salary Scale

Company

Hamilton County Schools, located in beautiful Chattanooga, TN, is hiring, supporting, and retaining outstanding top teaching talent. We are the fastest improved district in Tennessee and have a goal to become the best. With nearly 80 schools located in urban, rural, and suburban communities, we are confident that you can find your place in Hamilton County.

Why Join our Team?  

New Teacher Support: With our progressive three-year induction program for new teachers, you will have the following supports: 

  • New Teacher Academy 
  • First Year Mentor & Supportive Professional Development 
  • Whole-Teacher/Well-Teacher (wellness & mindfulness training) 

Leadership Opportunities: Grow your career with Hamilton County Schools, no matter your professional goals: 

  • Train to become a mentor teacher or professional development presenter
  • Obtain your National Board Certification and get a $4,000 salary increase 
  • Apply for leadership pipeline programs for instructional coaching or administration 
  • Be a part of innovative programs that are unique to Hamilton County like Teacherpreneur and STEM Fellows
  • Travel the world as a Fund for Teachers recipient

Experience all Chattanooga has to offer:

  • Chattanooga has a metro area of 500,000 people - not too big and not too small - and under two hours from Nashville, Atlanta, Knoxville, and Birmingham
  • Award-winning city for outdoor activities, music, art and culture
  • 25 + local music, art, and food festivals every year

We are seeking teaching candidates who are:

  • Committed to high academic achievement and high expectations for all students
  • Able to be a positive team-player and communicate effectively with colleagues, supervisors, students, and families
  • Open to being coached and receiving feedback in order to advance learning and growth for students
  • Experienced in high-need or Title-I School settings. Experience with English Language Learners is a plus.
  • Professionals with high personal standards and integrity

Compensation & Total Rewards 

  • Competitive salary range commensurate with experience
  • Comprehensive benefits package includes multiple health insurance options, vision, dental reimbursement, short and long-term disability, life insurance, on-site clinics, and a wellness program 
  • Childcare for Hamilton County teachers available in multiple schools 
  • Competitive retirement plans through Tennessee Consolidated Retirement System, including a hybrid 401k and pension plan. In 2018, TCRS was ranked in the top four best funded State Pension plans by the Pew Charitable Trust. 

About Hamilton County Schools

 Hamilton County Schools, located in beautiful Chattanooga, TN, is the fastest improving district in the state of Tennessee. We believe in success for all students and are dedicated to helping all students succeed to their highest potential.  With nearly 80 schools located in urban, rural, and suburban communities, we are confident that you can find your place in Hamilton County.

Who we serve: Hamilton County Schools serves over 42,000 students across our diverse county in urban, rural and suburban communities. Our families speak 125 languages and approximately 8.5% of our students are English language learners.

Our results: The state of Tennessee has recognized Hamilton County as an “Advancing” school district.

A few of our recent achievements include:

  • #2 out of 146 districts in the state of Tennessee for student growth and a Level 5 district for 2018-2019
  • 45 Level 5 schools and 32 reward schools
  • 16 Volkswagen E-Labs - the highest concentration of fabrication labs of any district in the US or abroad
  • Milken Award winning teacher; State Principal of the Year (2017)
  • 13 High Schools with over 18 Future Ready Institutes
Company info
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Telephone
4234987048
Location
3074 Hickory Valley Road
 Chattanooga
TN
37421
US
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