JobTitle:PreschoolEarlyInterventionSupervisorofSpecialEducation

PositionSummary:

This position is accountable for ensuring appropriate evaluations and progress monitoring are occurring forchildreneligibleforpreschoolearlyinterventionservicesandforplanning,implementing,coordinating and supervising the delivery of educational services for these children in order to ensure that the IndividualizedEducationProgram(IEP)ofeachchildismetandservicesarebeingimplementedaswritten in the child's IEP.

Dutiesand Responsibilities:

1.Supervises professional staff who provide diagnostic and educational services and supervises paraprofessionalstaffwhoprovidesupportiveservicestopreschoolstudentswithdisabilities and/or aide in classroom preparations. Observes, confers with and evaluates staff, initiating progressive disciplinary measures when necessary.

2.Reviews and edits Evaluation Reports and serves as Preschool Early Intervention representative (LEA)inIEPmeetingstoensurecompliancewithstateandfederallawsandregulationsinmeeting the needs of new and continuing students.Facilitates meetings with parents and community agencies as indicated and provides ongoing support as needed.

3.CollaborateswithHumanResourcestoconductinterviewsandselectstaff.Assignslong-term substitute personnel when appropriate.

4.Preparesandassignsstudentcaseloadstostaffmembersinordertoprovidemaximumservicesto students in the most efficient manner.

5.Plans,coordinates,and/orpresentsprofessionaldevelopmentactivitiestokeepstaffcurrentinnew and effective practices, program procedures, laws and regulations.

6.FacilitatesKindergartentransitionmeetingswithfamiliesanddistrictrepresentativestoassistinthe systematic transition of students into school age settings.

7.Facilitatescommunicationwithprogramstaff,districtpersonnel,parents,earlycareandeducation part

8.CollaborateswithotherAIUdepartmentsandparticipatesonAIUcommitteestofurtherthegoalsof the organization, as appropriate.

9.Providestechnicalsupport,observes,andevaluatesASHAClinicalFellows(ifappropriate). Coordinates student teacher placements with universities.

1.PennsylvaniaCertificationinSpecialEducation,SpeechandLanguageImpairment,orEarly Intervention

2.PASupervisoryCertificationinSpecialEducation

3.Master'sDegreeintheareaofSpecialEducationorRelatedServices

4.Minimumof5yearsofexperienceworkinginspecialeducationorearlyintervention

5.KnowledgeofMicrosoftOfficeSuiterequired.Abilitytolearnnewtechnologiesanddatabases required.

6.Effectiveverbalandwrittencommunicationskills,includingeffectivepresentationskills required.

7.Strongorganizationalskillsandabilitytohandlemultipleinitiativesrequired.

8.Abilitytobuildtrustandpositiveworkingrelationshipswithmultipleinternalandexternal stakeholder groups; able to promote high expectations and high quality for all staff.

9.Abilitytoanalyzeandresolvecomplexissues,whileremaininglogicalandinterpersonal.

10.Demonstratedabilityandexperienceinworkingasamemberofateamrequired.

11.Excellentcollaborationandleadershipskills.

12.Data-drivendecisionmakingskills.

13.Abilitytoprioritizetasks,meetdeadlines,andworkunderpressure.

14.Self-motivator,independent,cooperative,flexible,creative,andresponsible.

15.Knowledgeandexperiencewithvirtualmeetingplatformspreferred.

16.ValidPADriver'sLicense

17.AbilitytocomplywiththeAIUConductPolicy.

AdditionalRequirements:

1.CurrentAct114,Act34, Act151 and NSOR clearances are requiredpriortoanoffer(Mustbedatedwithin1yearof hire date).

2.SchoolPersonnelHealthRecord(FormH511.340)mustbecompletedandreceivedbyHuman Resources prior to hire date.

WorkingConditions:

Thephysicaldemandsdescribedherearerepresentativeofthosethatmustbemetbyanemployeeto successfullyperformtheessential functionsof thisjob.Reasonable accommodationsmaybemadeto enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1.Beabletoliftorcarryupto25 pounds.

2.Beabletobendortwistattheneckand back.

3.Specificvisionincludesperipheralvisionandclosevision.

4.Beabletostandforextendedperiodsthroughouttheday.

The information contained in this job description is for compliance with Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position.Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.

Disclaimer: Theprecedingdescriptionisnotdesignedtobeacompletelistofalldutiesand responsibilities required of this position.

ReportsTo: PreschoolEarlyInterventionProgramDirector

Department: PreschoolEarlyIntervention

PositionSchedule: 260 days

Salary and Benefits: Act 93, Grade 16