Position Type Description: 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 impacting instructional change on a district-wide level. Supervise and provide support to building level and lead staff in assigned elementary 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. Develop and provide staff 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. Adequately complete staff evaluations. 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.

To develop and submit proposals for grants to ensure additional funding for Departmental needs.

Duty Days
260

Endorsement Code
{105} SPECIAL EDUCATION, {460} SP ED MODIFIED K-12, {461} SP ED COMP K-12, {481} BEGIN ADMIN B PREK-12, {482} PROF ADMIN PREK-12, {442} Instructional Leadership - Beginning, {443} Instructional Leadership - Professional, {444} Instructional Leadership - Exemplary

Additional Job Information

Master?s Degree in Special Education and/ or Administration Supervision with at least 5 years teaching or related experience. Experience in assisting education staff in behavior management strategies. In-depth familiarity with curriculum and develop a plan for implementing Instructionally Appropriate IEPs within the confines of HCDEs 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. Extensive experience and proven skills in educating students with Autism and behavioral difficulties.
Excellent written and oral communication skills. Proficient in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, Outlook, Power School, Easy IEP, and other technical support areas as needed.
Takes initiative to explore issues and find potential innovative solutions. Sensitivity to diversity in all its forms. Anticipates, identifies, and resolves complex obstacles to ensure success of overall program as well as specific projects.
Dependability: Does whatever it takes to consistently deliver with high quality under tight deadlines. Exhibits excellent attendance and reliability.
Teamwork: Increases the effectiveness of surrounding teams through collaboration, communication, constant learning and supporting others. Appropriately supervises and treats others with respect and value. Effective conflict resolution skills.
Excellent grammar and strong research skills needed; knowledge of grant writing.

Preferred Qualifications:
Masters in Special Education, or TN Administration License, or Educational Leadership
Administrative experience.
Highly Qualified K-6 in all subject areas except Art and Music.
Endorsement Code: Any K-12 special education endorsement code
Grant Writing Experience
260 Days