Annual Salary: $160683/yr - $197523/yr

Days per Year: 260

Hours per Day:8.0

Office Hours: 7:30am - 4:30pm

IDENTIFYING INFORMATION

Job Title: Classification Level:

Supervisor of Special Education Non-Represented F

for Institutional Education

Reports to:

Executive Director of Special Education

SUMMARY OF ASSIGNMENT

Under direction of the Special Education department serve as liaison administrator between the office of Special Education and all programs under Institutional Education that the district serves. This person will lead the education activities providing direction and development of curriculum and instruction and other matters related to special education. They will plan implement monitor and evaluate special education programs and services under the direct supervision of the Special Education Department.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Instructional Services

1. Supervise the special education program including planning implementing monitoring and evaluating services.
2. Ensure due process compliance of special education activities including assessment and student placement.
3. Ensure an appropriate curriculum program and continuum of services are developed and implemented for special education eligible students including 504 accommodations.
4. Keep District staff and community informed of the special education program.
5. Work with DCYF DSHS and Intuitional Education for Washington State to ensure coordination of special education activities with existing District curriculum programs and state and District assessments.
6. Oversee the development of special education summer services.
7. Participate in the planning delivery of services and equipping of special education classrooms.
8. Coordinate speech hearing occupational and physical therapy services for the District.
9. Analyze special education documents to ensure due process compliance including assessments/placement.
10. Review student records and record-keeping practices to ensure an appropriate curriculum program and continuum of services are developed and implemented for special education eligible students including 504 accommodations.

Financial Management

1. Assist with budget planning for special education regarding all Institutional Education grant funds.
2. Assist with completion of federal state and local special education reports to ensure accuracy of information and filing deadlines are met to obtain funds.

General Administration and Leadership

1. Serve as a task group leader for special education related tasks as directed.
2. Develop and recommend policies and programs addressing the needs of students with disabilities who are eligible for special education program placement.
3. Keep informed of all legal requirements governing the special education and Institutional Education areas.
4. Communicate with District staff and community to improve cooperation and develop an understanding of existing programs.

Personnel

1. Assist with the hiring supervision and evaluation of certificated and classified staff.
2. Coordinate and monitor the allocation of special education certificated and classified staff to the buildings and overall program.
3. Evaluate staff as assigned.
4. Assist in the planning of departmental and District staff development/in-service activities.

Professional Preparation and Scholarship

1. Continue professional study and activity.
2. Utilize current knowledge on educational and administrative matters.

Performs other duties as assigned.

The essential functions listed above are not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary. The position may perform a variety of non-essential functions consistent with the scope and intent of the position.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience

1. Masters degree in education with a major in Special Education or appropriate related field.
2. Successful experience as a classroom teacher and/or service provision.
3. Evidence of experience and training needed to perform the functions described in the Supervisor of Special Education job description.

Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities

1. Skill in providing educational leadership.
2. Demonstrated skill in written and oral communication.
3. Ability to interact positively with students professional associates and patrons of the District.
4. Knowledge of the rules for programs providing services to children who are served through the special education programs in the Clover Park School District.
5. Knowledge of current instructional methods materials and trends in special education.
6. Knowledge of state and federal rules and regulations for special education.
7. Knowledge of program development including assessment strategies.
8. Knowledge of Institutional Education programming.

Certification and Licenses

1. Continue professional certification and study.
2. Washington State Teaching Certification with appropriate endorsement.
3. Washington State Administrative Certificate
4. Successful fingerprint and background check.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

• Successful experience in public school administration and supervision.
• Successful experience in program development.
• Washington State Administrative program or Principal credential.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Work is performed in an institutional education environment. Some travel to and between school sites is necessary. Must be able to use fingers hands and arms; lift 20 pounds; and listen carefully and focus while filtering out normal office noise. Teamwork and high productivity requirements create frequent extra hour days attendance at meetings before and after work and weekend while filtering out normal office noise. Ability to speak and see clearly; sit or stand for prolonged periods of time; lift 35 pounds; and bend twist walk and reach requiring ordinary physical effort are all employee ismay be exposed to ordeal with distraught and/or angry persons and is exposed to infectious diseases carried by children.

FLSA: Exempt AFFILIATION: Non-Represented

JOB CLASS: Supervisor WORK YEAR: 260 Days

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Employment with Clover Park School District is conditional pending completion of a Washington State Patrol and Federal Bureau of Investigation fingerprint background check as required by RCW28A.400.303. (NOTE: All associated background check fees are the employees responsibility.) The fingerprint scan must be completed prior to the first day of employment.

Insurance Benefits

Employees who are anticipated to work 630 hours during the school year (September 1 through August 31) are eligible for medical dental vision long term disability and basic life insurance benefits.

Clover Park School District benefits are administered by the Washington State Healthcare Authority under the School Employees Benefits Board (SEBB). Click on the link information on available benefit options.

Retirement and Deferred Compensation

Eligible employees are required to be a member of the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems Plan. For eligibility information check on the link to theDepartment of Retirement Systems web site.

Employees also have the ability to participate in tax deferred 403(b) and 457 Deferred Compensation Plans (DCP). These are supplemental retirement savings programs that allows you control over the amount of pre-tax salary dollars you defer as well as the flexibility to choose between multiple investment options.

Clink on the link for information on 457 plan (DCP) with the Department of Retirement Systems.

To enroll in an eligible 403(b) plan employees must consult with their own financial planner that is an approved vendor.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Clover Park School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex race ethnicity creed religion color national origin immigration or citizenship status age honorably discharged veteran or military status sexual orientation gender expression gender identity homelessness the presence of any sensory mental or physical disability neurodivergence the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability or marital status. The District provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. Address questions and complaints of alleged discrimination to the following individuals at Clover Park School District 10903 Gravelly Lake Dr. SW Lakewood Washington 98499-1341:Civil Rights Compliance Coordinator and Title IX Coordinator Greg Davis Executive Director of Compliance and Student Services ;Section 504/ADA Coordinator Jennifer Herbold Executive Director of Special Education . Title IX inquiries may also be directed to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights (OCR) Information about the nondiscrimination and sex-based discrimination policies and grievance procedures and how to report a concern or complaint is available at OSPI required language per RCW 28A.300.286 is available at Experience:

Manager