What are the responsibilities and job description for the Special Education Supervisor position at Kentwood Public Schools?
- Under the direction of the Director of Early Childhood Programs, this individual will be responsible for the leadership and organization of early childhood programs and special education services.
- This position is responsible for managing tasks related to the development and implementation of age-appropriate, inclusive, and engaging instructional programming that align with educational standards and developmental milestones.
- This position is responsible for continually monitoring and evaluating the programs for compliance and ensuring quality programming.
- This position is responsible for participating in the design and coordination of professional development activities to inform and equip staff with knowledge and skills needed in Special Education programs/services.
- This position requires knowledge and understanding of local, state and federal requirements (Michigan Administrative Rules for Special Education (MARSE), Part C of IDEA, and Early On).
- This position supports early childhood teachers, itinerants and support staff by providing guidance, mentorship, and performance evaluations.
- Maintains and communicates an informed vision of success for all students while treating all persons with civility, respect, and dignity
- Works with staff, students, parents, the Kent ISD and community to build a shared vision of learning for all students. This includes progress monitoring, alignment of resources, and fostering innovation on valid measures, including IEP goals and objectives.
- Works with staff, students, and families to link school priorities and strategies into the District’s Strategic Plan to achieve school and district goals.
- Assists staff in interpreting preschool curriculum expectations, including PBIS, selecting appropriate instructional and social-emotional resources, developing differentiation strategies, and making the curriculum relevant for all students.
- Uses the working knowledge of effective instruction in establishing school processes and routines that engage teachers/staff in regular monitoring of student progress and evaluation, adaptation, and improvement of instructional strategies which meet the individualized needs of students.
- Works with staff to establish building and district systems, processes, training, and shared leadership to ensure full compliance with the IDEA, Michigan Administrative Rules for Special Education, and the Kent ISD Special Education Plan.
- Monitors, evaluates, and ensures development and implementation of quality IEPs and provision of a free appropriate public education.
- Provides staff training and support to use the school’s data system for collecting, analyzing and interpreting multiple forms of data for progress and performance monitoring.
- Evaluates staff in accordance with state laws and district personnel evaluation policies
- Regular, reliable and punctual attendance
- Learns and uses emerging technologies to increase productivity, develop leadership, and expand staff use of technology.
- Provides leadership, advocacy, and creative solutions for the school’s use of technology to improve parent and community involvement, expand student learning opportunity, improve the monitoring and communication of student progress, and adapt the teaching and learning environment for better student results.
- Provides leadership that encourages and recognizes staff initiative and innovative use of technology to improve student results.
- Master’s Degree in administration, supervision or education.
- Pursuant to 380.1246 and District expectations, the individual in this position must either hold a valid Michigan school administrator’s certificate or not later than 6 months after he or she begins employment as a school administrator enroll in a program leading to certification as a school administrator and must complete the program within 3 years.
- Knowledge which is acquired through completion of a Master’s Degree and hold or be eligible for full approval as a Supervisor of Special Education.
- At least 3 years of successful experience in an area of Special Education administration or other positions of leadership, significantly related to the responsibilities of the job.
- Demonstrated strong dedication and related skills/knowledge for child-centered teaching and learning which builds student, family and community connections.
- Demonstrated ability and desire in managing diversity by creating an environment for all in the school community regardless of differences and similarities, to reach their full potential in accomplishing the objectives of the school and the District.
- Demonstrated administrative ability and experience in collaborative skills and attitudes to work with others in teams, effective interpersonal communication skills, creativity, optimism, problem solving and flexibility.
- Must meet the continuing education requirement per the State of Michigan.
- High level of interpersonal skills to handle sensitive and confidential situations and documentation.
- Proven team leadership and problem solving (listen, identify problem and collaboratively problem solve).
- Demonstrated ability to make good decisions that are consistent and fair within contractual guidelines and Board policies
- Attention to detail in composing, typing, and proofing materials, establishing priorities and meeting deadlines.
- Good to excellent spelling, grammar and written communication skills. Excellent telephone etiquette and oral communication skills.
- Recognition of adherence to the confidentiality requirements of the office and ability to maintain it at a high level.
- Ability to work in an economically, culturally and racially diverse environment.
- Ada Requirements: The physical demands, work environment factors, and mental functions described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, talk, hear (in a quiet or noisy environment), taste and smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and ability to adjust/focus.
- Work Environment: The noise level in the work environment is usually loud to moderate.
- Mental Functions: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to compare, analyze, communicate both orally and in writing, copy, coordinate, instruct, compute, synthesize, evaluate, use interpersonal skills, compile and negotiate.
JobID: 6674
Position Type:
Special Education/Special Education Supervisor
Special Education/Special Education Supervisor
Date Posted:
8/1/2024
8/1/2024
Location:
Early Childhood Main Campus
Early Childhood Main Campus
Closing Date:
08/08/2024
08/08/2024
Position: Special Education Supervisor (Early Childhood)
Employee Group - Administrative (2020)
Calendar: 42 weeks
Full time position with benefits. Salary commensurate with experience.
Position Overview:
Additional Duties: Performs other related tasks as assigned by the Executive Director of Student Services or designee.
Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.
Equipment: Uses standard office equipment such as personal computers, printer, copy and fax machines, and telephone.
Travel Requirements: Travels to school district buildings and professional meetings as required.
Technology Expectations:
Qualifications:
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