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Grundy County Schools
Special Education Supervisor
Job Description
Supervise Special Education Teachers/Staff
Ensure that services are available to eligible children ages birth through 21 years of age Ensure that annual meetings and eligibilities are completed in a timely manner
Attend IEP meetings/parent conferences as needed
Supervise related service providers (speech, OT/PT, assistive technology) Supervise/consult with Early Intervention Services (Birth to 3yrs.) Supervise/consult with Family Resource Grant Services
Consult with Alternative School Staff
Consult with Principals of all schools, keeping them updated on the latest policies, procedures, and special education law
Attend Principal meetings
Compile information and complete paperwork for state mandated reports
Compile information and prepare budgets for special education general purpose, IDEA, IDEA Preschool, and any grants that we may receive
Prepare and submit grant applications
Prepare for state monitoring: Grants, IDEA, Incarcerated Youth Incarcerated Youth - Reports, visits, and services as needed Private School - Reports, visits, and services as needed
Home School - Contacts, services as needed
Verification and approval of homebound for eligible students Coordinate student participation in Special Olympics-annually
Coordinate hosting of area (4 county) Special Olympics event-every 4 years
Participate in state conference calls and webinars (EasylEP, ePlan, etc.)
Attend state required and highly recommended meetings, conferences, etc. (Supervisor's Study Council, LEAD, TAASE, SPED Spring Conference, etc.)
Attend Board Workshops and/or Board Meetings upon the request of the Director of Schools Inventories: IDEA, Sped GP, IDEA Preschool, Inclusion, Transition, etc.
Research and provide professional/staff development
Keep Special Education Teachers/staff updated on latest policies, procedures, and special education law
Prepare for and conduct Lead Teacher meetings (monthly) Spot check records both on-site and on EasylEP
Classroom visits Teacher Evaluations
Evaluations of School Services Personnel (School Psychologist, Speech, Lead Teachers, etc.) Needs assessment for materials, supplies, equipment
Approval of purchase orders Verification and approval of time sheets
Consultation and participation in the preparation of System plans Consultation and participation in other Central Office projects
Work with the Transportation Supervisor to ensure that special needs students are transported in a safe and timely manner
Work with Maintenance Supervisor to ensure special needs classrooms, playgrounds, and equipment are safe and meet state and federal requirements
Work with the Director of Schools and other Supervisors to provide the students of Grundy County the best and most appropriate education possible