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SPECIAL EDUCATION SUPERVISOR/TEAM CHAIRPERSON, DISTRICT WIDE, 2018-2019

Employer
Salem Public Schools
Location
Salem, MA, US
Salary
Competitive
Job Description:

Special Education Supervisor

Bilingual Candidates Strongly Encouraged to Apply

Summary:

The role of Special Education Supervisor requires significant experience working with students with disabilities and their families. The Special Education Supervisor must have excellent mediation, writing, and oral communication skills. Attention to detail and the ability to comply with mandated, strict time constraints are essential. The Supervisor must demonstrate a working understanding of IDEA and related statutes and legal requirements. The Supervisor must be able to work with and lead a multidisciplinary team, and understand how to access community and school-based support systems.

Special Education Supervisor Responsibilities include:
  • Supervises the special education process and procedures from initial referral to eligibility determination to implementation of Individualized Education (IEP) plans
  • Ensures all aspects of compliance with IDEA and related education law, regulation, and policy for students ages 3-22 years, as assigned
  • Maintains electronic IEP database
  • Chairs IEP Team meetings and acts as the local educational agency (LEA) representative
  • Defines service/program proposal in the event of Team disagreement
  • Participates in building-based and district-wide initiatives (e.g., RTI, PBIS, SEL, and Standards-Based instruction
  • Coordinates and delivers formal and informal professional development to special education classroom teachers and paraprofessionals as needed
  • Evaluates and informs special education staff and programs in collaboration with building-based administrative staff
  • Provides two-way communication with parents and families
  • Provides observational information to the Principal, other program administrators, and Pupil Personnel Services (PPS) Director
  • Participates in the design and implementation of specialized programs under the supervision of the PPS Director
  • Participates in the compilation of materials for grant development
  • Reports on DESE initiatives/indicators, audits, and inquiries
  • Works on other duties at the discretion of the Executive Director of PPS


The Special Education Supervisor position reports to the Executive Director of Pupil Personnel Services. This is a 195-day position within the Administrative Bargaining Unit.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Salem Public School District is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information, or disability, as defined and required by state and federal laws. Additionally, we prohibit retaliation against individuals who oppose such discrimination and harassment or who participate in an equal opportunity investigation.

Job Requirements:
  • Special Education Administrator/Director License, Master's Degree or above in Special Education, Educational Administration preferred
  • Five or more years professional, relevant, school experience working with students with disabilities
  • Administrative/supervisory experience preferred
  • SEI Endorsement required
  • Citizenship, residency, or work visa required

Position Type: Full-time

Equal Opportunity Employer
Salem Public Schools is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation or disability, as defined and required by state and federal laws.

Contact Information
Liza Bento, Director of Human Capital
29 Highland Avenue
Salem, Massachusetts 01970
Phone: 978-740-1115
Fax: 978-740-1279
Email: humancapital@salemk12.org

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