Supervisor of Specialized Learning (2021-2022 SY)

Position Type:
Administration/Administrator Specialized Services

Date Posted:
12/6/2021

Location:
District Wide

Date Available:
January/2022

2021-2022 SCHOOL YEAR
SPECIALIZED SERVICES SUPERVISOR - MIDDLE SCHOOLS
CENTRAL OFFICE

Position Summary

The Supervisor of Specialized Learning and Student Services is a 12-month position who assists in supervision of SPED teachers, which provide the delivery of services for students who are identified with special needs. S/he works cooperatively with other school administrators and authorizes Special Education and Pupil Personnel Services. The Supervisor of Special Education and Pupil Personnel Services reports to the Chief of Specialized Learning and Student Services. S/he is a Member of the Special Education Leadership Team. S/he attends Building Leaders meetings and site based meetings.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Supervision, Evaluation

• Ensures equitable and consistent delivery of special education services
• Supervises and evaluates all shared staff and other assigned special education and pupil personnel services teachers and paraprofessionals.
• Directs the ongoing assessment of achievement for students with disabilities including progress monitoring, benchmark assessments and annual progress reviews.
• Monitors guidelines and procedures for the identification and placement of students in special education program all placement decisions
• Supervises the special education summer school program
• Leads the recruitment, selection and assignment of special education teachers, paraprofessionals and other service providers
• Provides leadership for conflict resolution, SDE Complaints and assists the district response to litigation
• Ensures the proper management of PPT's for all students including those in public school, 18-21 year old Transition programs, charter, magnet schools, High School Pathway Programs including NCCA and out of district programs and may attend PPTs as requested by parents, school or District.
• Ensures program compliance in accordance with state and federal laws

Professional Development

• Researches, evaluates and implements best practices.
• Develops training for building and district staff
• Provides training for department administrators
• Directs in-service meetings and individual conferences for all staff in partnership with regular education
• Provides orientation and support for all new staff
• Provides activities and resources for parents
• Actively seeks opportunities to grow and learn

Instruction

• Ensures that the instructional and individualized programs of students requiring special education and all other related services are appropriates and that they are implemented with fidelity
• Provides technical assistance to administrators, teachers and other staff regarding instructional strategies and student management
• Approves the selection of appropriate instructional materials and methods
• Partners in the planning and development of specialized classroom facilities
• Participates in the design of all curriculum initiatives
• Oversees school programs for homebound instruction and expelled students
• Approves the need for special education paraprofessionals and ensures appropriate training

Records and Reports

• Ensures that special education records are kept in accordance with federal, state, and local guidelines
• Oversees the maintenance of records regarding levels and amount of service provide to each student
• Approves contractual arrangements for supplementary educational services
• Produces information and reports for senior administrative staff, the board, state and federal agencies, community agencies, and the public

Communication

• Engages regularly with building administration and teachers regarding best practices to address student needs
• Communicates regularly with parents regarding special education processes, district procedures and individual student needs
• Oversees all communication with attorneys
• Functions as liaison to community agencies and other related organizations

Financial

• Reviews and recommends to the Chief of Specialized Learning the annual budget for special education and pupil personnel services under his/her supervision
• Assures availability of funding for all services
• The Supervisor of Special Education performs other related duties as assigned by the Chief of Specialized Learning and Student Services.
  
  REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• CT Intermediate Administrator Certification (092) and certification in special education or related services (speech; psychology or social work).
• Experience as a special education administrator or related services provider.
• Understanding of state and federal laws and regulations related to special education and services.
  
  Days: 12 Months (July - June)
  Salary: In accordance with the NASA contract

Apply at
www.norwalkpublicschools.org
Click "Employment"

NORWALK IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
It is the policy of the Norwalk Board of Education to ensure equal educational opportunity for all students and to prohibit unlawful discrimination because of race, color, religion, creed, age, marital status, national origin, gender, sexual preference, or physical and mental disability in the school district's educational program and activities; and to prohibit unlawful discrimination in employment because of race, color, religion, creed, age, marital status, national origin, gender; gender identity or expression, sexual preference or physical and mental disability.

12.06.2021