RESPONSIBILITIES: As part of the Department of Special Education Services and under the direction of the Administrator of Special Education and Student Support Services the Special Services Program Supervisor shall:
- Assist in the design development implementation evaluation and oversight of special education programs services and practices at assigned schools and in assigned grade levels.
- Analyze evaluate and oversee performance of specialized programs services and practices.
- Monitor and evaluate school and/or staff compliance with laws regulations and district requirements.
- Coordinate manage and chair team meetings in various schools or locations as necessary and/or assigned.
- Oversee and manage the functioning of districtbased special services staff by coordinating and leading staff meetings and by resolving program service and practice issues.
- Serve as a resource for schoolbased administration to coordinate the delivery and supervision of special education services within each school building.
- Observe and evaluate special services staff as assigned
- Coordinate and/or provide professional development to districtwide and/or schoolbased staff
- Maintain an uptodate inventory of special education resources e.g. materials supplies equipment etc.
- Assist in provision of orientation and inservice training programs for school personnel.
- Monitor para professional assignments and make recommendations for any changes.
- Prepare and present information analysis recommendations etc. for purposes of informing development of budget programs service models practice models or other initiatives of the Special Services Department.
- Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the Superintendent of Schools or the Administrator of Special Education and Student Support Services.REPORTS TO: Administrator of Special Education and Student Support ServicesSalary and terms of employment will be commensurate with the Westfield Public Schools Unit B collective bargaining agreement. Salary placement will be based on the information as contained in the application as on this job will be evaluated in accordance with the provisions of the Westfield School Committee policy on evaluation.This position subject to funding.
Required Experience:
Manager