Position Type:
Administration

Date Posted:
12/27/2018

Location:
Districtwide

Closing Date:
Until Filled

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Job Description

Title: Special Education Supervisor (12 month)
Reports To: Director of Special Education
Funding: Alliance Grant
Salary/Benefits: SAW

General Statement of Duties:
The Special Education Supervisor provides building support for students districtwide. The Supervisor is an expert in special education and therefore will work in collaboration with Principals and support staff so that students with special needs receive the best possible education.

Specific Examples of Duties:

• Provides support for the students, staff and parents
• Provides professional development to staff regarding district initiatives in addition to best practices in special education
• Regularly attends PPTs and 504s
• Coordinates services for students in the Waterbury Public Schools in cooperation with the Special Education Department
• Collaborates with the Special Education Department to set the vision and goals for students in the district
• Works in partnership with curriculum writing team to align curriculum and assessments
• Attends Weekly Instructional Data Team (IDT) meetings
• Evaluates certified staff as assigned
• Stays current through professional readings, seminars, workshops and conventions with a specific focus on Connecticut standards and accreditation.
• Collaborates with the school nurse, occupational therapy and physical therapy to ensure the needs of the students are followed through for the duration of ESY
• Participates and plans PPT Meetings for extended school year
• Performs other applicable duties as assigned by Director of Special Education
  
  Job Requirements/Minimum Qualifications:
• Required Qualifications – Supervision endorsement (092), Special Education endorsement 065/165
• 5 years of highly successful experience teaching special education
• Must have a successful experience in an Urban District

This is a grant funded union position that exists as long as grant funds are available.
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Required State of Connecticut Certification, with Letter of Intent, Educational Philosophy, and Transcripts.
Salary:
Per SAW contract

Waterbury Public School District is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
Candidates from diverse racial, ethnic and cultural backgrounds are encouraged to apply