SUPERVISOR OF SPECIAL SERVICES

ELIZABETH BOARD OF EDUCATION Elizabeth, New Jersey

JOB DESCRIPTION Supervisor of Special Services

Qualifications:

1. Valid Supervisor's certificate or certificate of eligibility.

1. Minimum of five (5) years experience in the area ofpublic school education, with related experiences in teaching.

1. Administration and communication skills.

1. Required criminal history background check and proof of U.S. citizenship or legal resident  alien status.

Reports to:                 Director of Special  Services

Supervises:                  Teachers

Child Study Team  Members

Performance Responsibilities:

1. Provide direct supervision of grades Pre-kindergarten through  grade 12

Special  Education programs and Child Study Teams  (CST) through regular  school  visits, and offer positive suggestions relative  to more effective approaches in individualized, small-group and homogeneous instruction.

1. Assist Principals and Vice-Principals relative  to providing assistance to teachers in the development, evaluation and improvement of teaching techniques.

1. 3. Evaluate staff members, as assigned by the Director  of Special Services.

1. Participate in staff recommendations, including non-renewals, appointments, transfers, or discipline.

1. Assist in the development of Special Education classes.

1. Participate in the process of recruitment, selection, appointment and orientation  of new Special Education teachers, and CST staff.

1. Maintain regular contact with outside agencies interested in Special

Education techniques and problems.

1. Analyze and interpret pre- and post-test data in conjunction with appropriate principals and supervisors.

1. Analyze and interpret all CST reports for compliance with Federal and

State regulations.

1. 10. Conduct ongoing evaluation of the Special Education programs for grades

Pre-Kindergarten to 12.

1. Maintain copies of all necessary records and forms related to the Special

Education  programs and CST operations.

1. 12. Assign students to programs in-district and supervise placem ent of students in out-of-district programs in compliance with Federal and State

1. Supervise and direct the professional growth of appropriate staff members through regularly scheduled staff meetings and workshops and through individual and group conferences.

1. 14. Assist principals, appropriate supervisors and teachers in the procurement, distribution  and use of all instructional  materials, supplies, equipment and software  pertaining to Special Education

1. Supervise and direct learning community teams in the development of integrated cunicula as instructed by the Director of Special Services.

1. Maintain an inventory of all instructional materials, supplies, equipment and software pertaining to Special Education instruction.

1. Work with the Director of Elementary and Secondary Education in the development and improvement of district cunicula related to Special Education.

1. Maintain statistical information regarding student drug and alcohol abuse.

1. Prepare reports as requested by the Director of Special Services.

1. Perform other related duties as may be assigned by the Director of Special

Services.

Terms ofEmployment:

Twelve (12) months; tenurable

Evaluated  by the Director of Special Services, consistent with statute, code and collective negotiations agreement.

Compensation and benefits as established by the Administrator's collective  negotiations agreement.

Date Approved:

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