Supervisor, Child Find (226 Days)

Required Bachelors Degree from an accredited university
Preferred Masters Degree from an accredited university
Preferred Certification in Special Education or an education-related field required; Evaluator credentials; previous Supervisor experience preferred
Preferred Certification as Educational Diagnostician or LSSP
Required 5 Direct Minimum of 5 years of directly related experiance
Extensive knowledge and experience with the student referral evaluation identification process diagnostic procedures and education of special education students
Ability to supervise and evaluate the work of others and the ability to utilize performance accountability measures
Knowledge of special education principles theories and laws (federal and state)
Experience working with children and youth in a special education setting; experience in an urban school setting and/or in a multicultural education environment preferred
Demonstrate ability to resolve logistical and operational problems; make data driven decisions
Ability to manage a budget
Knowledge of special education information systems and efficient work processes
Effective oral and written communication skills
Strong interpersonal skills work ethic and a collaborative work style
Effective organizational skills to achieve the goals of the position

Description
Oversee the management of daily operation of the evaluation program and assist in solving related issues.
Coach evaluators to improve their skills in evaluating students interpreting data and creating individualized educational plans through observation activities feedback and critical thinking
Monitor staff activities by overseeing campus assignments reviewing caseload distributing referrals tracking productivity and assuring quality of evaluation reports
Monitor assess and develop plans to reduce significant disproportionality in the Results Driven Accountability (RDA) report.
Develop submit and administer an approved budget aligned with department goals and program needs
Consult with campus staff administrators parents and other stakeholders on special educations rules and regulations programming instructional/behavioral supports and monitor PEIMS compliance
Collaborate with various district departments to provide information on best practices in evaluation
Participate in evaluation activities on an as needed basis to meet timelines (e.g. reviewing referral documentation to obtain consent; analyzing and interpreting evaluation results to complete full and individual evaluations (FIEs); attending Admission Review and Dismissal (ARD) meetings to present evaluation findings; recommending appropriate instructional interventions and placement; and reviewing outside evaluations provided by other districts agencies and/or parents
Represent the evaluation program in critical ARD meetings to address concerns involving evaluation de-escalate problem situations provide coaching and feedback to campus administrators and collaborate with stakeholders on recommendations for resolution
Collaborate with the coordinator to develop and deliver training sessions for evaluation staff campus teachers support staff and administrators on various topics including special education evaluation procedures behavior and mental health instructional interventions placement recommendations and special education laws.
Maintain required accountability documentation to document support activities
Maintain professional competency by keeping abreast of current trends in evaluation instructional strategies ethics and special education laws
Engage in professional behaviors that reflect integrity accountability and moral standards
Interview hire train and appraise staff