Supervisor of Special Education

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES are to assist with coordination, supervision and evaluation of Special Education Services to include Special Education, Psychological Services, and School Social Work Services.  Other duties may be assigned.

• Provide direct support and professional development to building-level staff and teachers related to child study, special education evaluations, and eligibility determinations in accordance with local, state, and federal regulations.

• Support staff and students directly or peripherally involved with special education and Section 504 services by attending eligibility meetings, participating in staffings, and delivering monthly department-level updates.

• Coach and consult with building administrators on:

• Special education program requirements and instructional best practices

• Regulatory compliance and building capacity

• Programmatic and staffing changes in response to changing student demographics

• Observations of special education teachers in areas targeted for improvement

• Provide consultation on Child Find responsibilities, pre-referral interventions, and IDEA eligibility determinations.

• Assist in the Manifestation Determination Review (MDR) process.

• Assist in the supervision and evaluation of related services personnel.

• Support the development and revision of the Special Education Administrator Handbook and Division Handbook.

• Serve as the designated special education representative on Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) meetings.

• Assist in the preparation and submission of required local, state, and federal special education reports.

• Conduct informal school visits to monitor student progress and provide instructional coaching to teachers.

• Review Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) for students to ensure quality and compliance.

• Review Plans of Care for all special education services.

• Assist with the completion and reporting of the December 1 Child Count to the Virginia Department of Education.

• Attend monthly Department of Aging and Rehabilitative Services (DARS) meetings.

• Train secondary special education teachers and counselors on effective transition planning and proper documentation.

• Collaborate with outside organizations to ensure service continuity for students and families.

• Assist in the recruitment and selection of instructional and related services personnel within special education.

• Other assignments as deemed necessary by the Director of Student Services