What are the responsibilities and job description for the Elementary Special Education Supervisor Leave of Absence (Anticipated) position at Winchester Public Schools, MA?
Winchester Public Schools is seeking a qualified Special Education Supervisor to cover a leave of absence at Vinson-Owen Elementary School (12/1/25-3/16/26).
Management of Staff
- Evaluate special education staff in conjunction with Building Principal and Director of Special Education Services
- Provide leadership to building based special education staff through technical assistance with federal and state special education mandates
- Provide training for teachers, teaching assistants and instructors
- Participates in the recruitment and hiring of staff
- Participate in the assignment of special education support staff
Management of Program
- Supervise specialized programs and curriculum in programs by ensuring compliance with federal and state special education mandates
- Work with building principal, general education and special education staff to develop inclusion opportunities for special education students
- Provide curriculum leadership involving the application of the curriculum frameworks, specialized instruction materials, and the development of alternative assessment tools
- Assist and facilitate with administrative personnel in the budget process
- Oversee building based special education caseload assignments and building based due process compliance, including, but not limited to the dissemination of special education communications and documents within mandated timelines
- Work with principals, directors and staff to complete student and special education staff schedules and caseloads
- Work with the Director of Special Education to facilitate district wide special education meetings
Facilitate Development and Compliance of Individual Education Plans
- Schedule and chair building based Team meetings including Initial Evaluations, Re-evaluations and meetings to review results of Independent evaluations
- Work with principals and special education liaisons to schedule annual review meetings
- Review and monitor students’ Individualized Education Programs in accordance with state and federal due process requirements
- Foster positive and supportive relationships between parents, students and special education staff
- Foster optimal parental input
- Foster Inclusion by working with principals, directors, teachers, and parents
- Actively facilitate communication of all parties regarding the success of special education students
- Facilitate the grade level transition process as well as the transition of students into the district from out of district placements and as new students to the district
- Serve as liaison in matter of transportation for special needs students
Additional Requirements
Must hold a valid Director/Supervisor and/or Special Education Administrator Certification
