Supervisor of Special Education
- Employer
- Dorchester County Public Schools
- Location
- Cambridge, Maryland
- Salary
- Minimum Starting Salary - $81, 617 - 12 month with full benefits package
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- Job Category
- Administrator, Curriculum, Instruction, Assessment & PD, Special Education Director / Coordinator
- Job Type
- Full-Time
Job Details
Dorchester County Public Schools is accepting applications for a Supervisor of Special
Education, who assumes overall responsibility of the Special Education Program, including
classroom instruction, teacher performance, and the provision of a free and appropriate public
education for students with special needs. The successful candidate will demonstrate principled
leadership and decision making while assuming a leadership role that advances the district
towards its stated vision and mission.
DUTIES:
Ensures adherence to federal and state regulations regarding the provision of services to
students with disabilities;
Develops procedures and criteria for special education programs;
Monitors student eligibility for special education programs;
Coordinates and monitors procedures for referral, evaluation, placement and monitoring
of students regarding special education programs and services;
Recommends policies and programs to meet the needs of exceptional children;
Keeps informed of all legal requirements governing special education;
Evaluates the special education program, curriculum, procedures, and individual
students’ needs and achievements, leading program revisions as needed;
Assists in recruiting , screening, and recommendation for hiring of special education
staff;
Coordinates services and programs with outside agencies as appropriate and necessary;
Interprets the objectives and programs of the special education services to the Board, the
administration, staff and the public as large;
Develop and manage departmental budget, including those with outside funding sources;
Plans and conducts in-service components and other professional development activities;
Supervise subordinate staff;
Performs other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Eligible for and hold, prior to appointment, the Maryland State Department of Education
Certification for Generic Special Education, Administrator I, and Supervisor of Special
Education;
Hold a Master’s degree;
Five (5) years successful experience as a school-based administrator preferred;
Three (3) years successful teaching experience in special education required;
Ability to develop effective work teams;
Familiarity with the outcome and indicators of the Maryland Instructional Leadership
Framework;
Expertise with the Maryland State Curriculum and/or Core Learning Goals in the areas
supervised; and
Proficient in the use of the Maryland Professional Development Standards.
Company
Dorchester County Public Schools located on the Eastern Shore of Maryland serves approximately 5000 students and consists of 12 schools and our mission is to provide educational leadership and support to enable every child to be successful, in a safe and nurturing school environment.
- Website
- http://dcps.k12.md.us/
- Telephone
- 410-228-4747
- Location
-
700 Glasgow Street
Cambridge
MD
21613
US
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