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Lynchburg, VA - USA

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Supervisor of Special EducationGENERAL INFORMATIONTitle: Supervisor of Special
EducationDepartment: EXCEPTIONAL LEARNERSSalary Grade: Schedule 3
FLSA Status:ExemptSite/Location:Central OfficeReports to:Director of Special
EducationDate: 05/23/2025POSITION SUMMARY

Individuals employed as Supervisors of Special Education are responsible for monitoring policy and procedures for special education regulations while interpreting district state and federal regulations. The position also requires knowledge of the developments and trends in special

education and the ability to communicate current practices to Lynchburg City Schools administrators staff and community stakeholders.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
  • Ensure eligibility and Individual Education Plans (IEPs) are compliant and follow all VDOE regulations governing special education programs.
  • Serve as a resourceforbuilding administrators and LEAs to interpret policy.
  • Serve as a special education family liaison/resource to help families understand and engage in special education referral evaluation reevaluation eligibility and IEP processes.
  • Ensure the school division is knowledgeable in the areas of continuation of services in the least restrictive environment.
  • Understand approaches to collecting and analyzing data related to performance indicators.
  • Provide training and VDOE updates to Special Education Department Chairs and building LEAs.
  • Provide professional development for Special Education Teachers and staff with a focus on research-based strategies for students with disabilities.
  • Monitor/Oversee the adapted Division Wide Program for students who are working toward an Applied Studies Diploma (to include implementation of the VAAP assessment program and scoring process).
  • Possess current knowledge of the guidelines for Assessment Participation for Students with Disabilities.
  • Carry out classroom observations with building administrators to evaluate special education services in the classroom and/or evaluate the implementation of instructional practices for students with disabilities.
  • Collaborate with division local agencies and state staff (such as TTAC) to ensure initiatives revolve around Results-Driven Accountability implementation.
  • Serve as a Central Office consultant to the Special Education Advisory Committee.
  • Collaborate with school division Social Workers School Psychologists Speech Pathologists Occupational Therapists Physical Therapists Vision Teachers and Teachers of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing.
  • Provide evidence-based instructional strategies and support to general and special education teachers for students with disabilities.
  • Provide professional development opportunities and guidance to newly hired Special Education teachers.
  • Support data collection systems and advise the school-based team on the implementation of data collection systems and analysis of the data to support data-informed decision-making and effective instructional practices.
  • Collaborate with school building administrators and other central office departments to develop plans and recommendations for the inclusion of students with disabilities in all aspects of the educational process program.
  • Assist school case managers with monitoring and collaboration with Private Day and Private Residential Providers for students with disabilities.
  • Assist building administrators with supervision and monitoring of Lynchburg City Transition programs
  • such as the Lynchburg City Schools transition program housed at CVCC and Project Search.
    • LYNCHBURG CITY SCHOOLS COMPETENCIES
    Personal Competencies
    • Honesty
    • Integrity
    • Ethical
    • Equity Minded
    • Emotional Intelligence
    • Cultural Competence
    • Safety
    • Quality
    Leadership Competencies
    • Models Excellent Customer Service
    • Thinks Strategically
    • Shows Initiative
    • Acts Decisively
    • Communicates Effectively
    • Works Collaboratively
    • Resolves Conflict Proactively
    Functional Competencies
    • Technical Capabilities
    • Computer Literacy
    • Data Analysis and Management
    • Fiscal Planning and Management
    • Project Management
    • Strategic Planning
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCEMust possess a Masters degree in Special Education and have experience working with Special Education students in the general education and/or adapted curriculum.KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIESMust possess a Masters degree in Special Education. Candidates must have experience with special education general curriculum and adapted curriculum students. Preference is given to those candidates who also possess an Administration/Supervision endorsement.SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITYThis is a 12-month contract position with full benefits. This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by this employee. The Supervisor will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other related duties as assigned by the Director of Special Education. Lynchburg City Schools reserves the right to update revise or change this job description and related duties at any time.TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS
  • Travel is required for this position.
WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDSThe physical demands described here 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. While performing the duties of this job the employee is required to frequently stand; sit; walk; talk or hear; use hands to finger handle type
or feel; and stoop kneel or crouch.OTHER DUTIESPlease note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.AAP/EEO STATEMENTLCS is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age race color religion gender sexual orientation gender identity gender expression national origin protected veteran status disability or any other legally protected status.JOB STATUS:OPENSALARY:Please refer to LCS Employee Pay Scales found here: DATE:2024-2025

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