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Assistant Supervisor - Secondary Transition Special Education

Employer
Prince George's County Public Schools
Location
Landover, MD, US
Salary
Competitive
Job Title:
Assistant Supervisor - Secondary Transition Special Education

Location:
Landover, MD, US

Organization Name:
Special Education

Department Description:

The incumbent will work under the supervision of the Coordinating Supervisor of Instructional Supports, Assessment & Accountability and will be responsible for developing and monitoring the implementation of the special education secondary transition services for students with disabilities as outlined in federal, state, and local policies and procedures.

Brief Description:

This is an ASASP Unit II Table F Grade 2 Position

Salary Range: $93,708 - $129,715

CLOSING DATE: April 25, 2019

Detailed Description:

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES :

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
  • Works closely with central office and school based staff, parents, and students to coordinate the development, implementation and monitoring of evidenced-based transition services for all high school programs to achieve post-secondary outcomes for students with disabilities;
  • Works collaboratively with the office of Career Technology Education, College, Career Research and Development and Professional School Counselors to ensure a seamless transition for all students with disabilities to appropriate post-secondary services through course scheduling and transition planning;
  • Provides technical support to central office and school based staff in the collection and analysis of secondary transition data to ensure accurate and compliant data reporting to Maryland State Department of Education;
  • Attends Individual Education Program (IEP) meetings as requested to discuss secondary transition services and post-secondary options for students with disabilities;
  • Provide technical support and assistance with the implementation of online state assessments such as Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for College and Careers (PARCC), Early Childhood Comprehensive Assessment System (EC-CAS) and NCSC;
  • Provides professional leadership and monthly training to Transition Work Study Coordinators (TWSC), secondary transition teachers, and Transitioning Youth Coordinators for high school students across all instructional programs on current best practices in secondary transition;
  • Leads in the development and delivery of regional and school-level professional learning on writing, implementing and monitoring quality secondary transition plans as well as the implementation of evidence-based transition programming in secondary schools;
  • Provides leadership and oversight for the career work experience and community connections for students with disabilities in secondary programs;
  • Prepares and responds to written correspondence and requests for presentations to central office staff members, administrators, parents, and community members at-large regarding the provision of transition services;
  • Interprets and articulates special education regulations, policies and procedures as it relates to secondary transition to principals, teachers, other school staff and parents to ensure compliance with federal and state mandates;
  • Keeps abreast of latest research, best practices, developments, resources and techniques in the delivery of secondary transition services and shares that information and resources with students, families, educators and administration;
  • Collaborates and presents with a range of state and local community organizations to ensure appropriate supports and opportunities are available to students with disabilities as they prepare for college, the workforce, or other postsecondary experiences;
  • Writes, implements, and monitors Maryland State Department of Education grants to manage program implementation and professional learning for central office and school based staff on the transition services to achieve post-secondary outcomes for students with disabilities;
  • Acts as a liaison between Maryland State Department of Education and Prince Georges County Public Schools on key special education issues in the area of secondary transition;
  • Acts as a liaison between key PGCPS departments and the Department of Special Education in the area of secondary transition services;
  • Plans, coordinates and implements College and Career Fairs for students with disabilities; and
  • Perform other duties as assigned.


  • Job Requirements:

    QUALIFICATIONS:

    The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
  • Thorough knowledge of special education and secondary transition state and federal laws and mandates;
  • Thorough knowledge of current educational principles, best practices and procedures in special education, staff training, instruction, and assessing program needs in secondary transition;
  • Knowledge of Prince George's County Public Schools (PGCPS) organization and administration of curriculum, program of studies, policies, and federal and state laws related to instructional responsibility in secondary transition ;
  • Knowledge of various PGCPS practices to support the needs of students with disabilities preparing for college, entry into the workforce, and/or other postsecondary experiences;
  • Extensive knowledge of evidence based practices in special education instruction and transition services to support achievement of post-secondary outcomes for all students with disabilities;
  • Thorough knowledge and understanding of disabilities;
  • Ability to effectively work with principals, specialists, and teachers to implement and monitor the instructional program in diverse school settings;
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills, as well as effective human relations and interpersonal skills; and
  • Computer literacy including proficiency with Microsoft Office preferred.

  • EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

    Master's degree from an accredited institution in educational and/or special education; Five years of successful teaching experience in special education with a strong special education instruction and secondary transition background; or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to perform effectively in this position; Minimum of three years' experience as a school based work study transition or transitioning youth coordinator.

    CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

    Advanced Professional Certificate with Administrative I Endorsement required; Certification in Special Education or dual certification in General and Special Education.

    SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

    Supervises and evaluates secondary transition program specialist and resource teachers.

    PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

    The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

    While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, talk, hear, walk, sit, and use fingers, tools or controls. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as to read handwritten or typed material, the ability to adjust focus, and depth perception. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally push or lift up to 25 lbs.

    WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

    The work environment characteristics are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job.

    ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

    None.

    Additional Details:

    Direct Deposit is expected as a condition of new hire employment.

    Based on the settlement agreement reached in Administrator, Wage and Hour Division, U.S. Department of Labor v. Prince George's County Board of Education, OALJ Case No. 2011-LCA-00026, PGCPS is ineligible to sponsor foreign nationals for U.S. employment under any temporary or permanent visa program. As a condition of employment, all applicants for employment must be qualified to work in the United States without sponsorship by PGCPS. If you are not work-authorized and would require PGCPS to sponsor you for a work visa you will not be considered for employment.

    How To Apply:

    To submit an application online select apply.

    Please provide three (3) current professional references on resume.

    Please complete ALL sections and provide applicable details to ensure full consideration. If you need assistance with submitting your application online, please contact the HR Employee Services Center at 301-780-2191.

    Appropriate accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request.

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