Special Ed - Regional Student Support Services Supervisor - 1.0FTE

This position's responsibility, is to administer services within the Student Support Services Division (i.e., Early Childhood Services, Low Incidence Services, Behavior Intervention Services, Resource and Inclusion Services or Related Services).  Administration includes operations (e.g., budget development, fiscal control, staffing, program placement and student assignment), program development, evaluation and improvement, technical assistance to schools, implementation of District policies and state/federal regulations, due process case management, and compliance monitoring.

Programs
30%

• Provides leadership for program development; ensures the provision of a District-wide continuum of required service and placement options; designs and implements assessment of District-wide program needs; researches program-specific best practices, innovations and emerging trends; appoints and leads program-specific research.
• Prepares "program placement" proposals to establish new programs or move existing programs; helps building principals and staff identify what is needed to successfully establish new programs; monitors the implementation of new programs and provides technical assistance/additional resources, as necessary.
• Consults with principals and building staff to ensure programs are appropriately addressed in the Academic Achievement Plan; works collaboratively with building staff to provide opportunities for students with disabilities to fully participate in the academic, extracurricular and community activities.

Supervision
20%

• Supervises and evaluates Consulting Teachers, other certificated staff (e.g., therapists, specialists, itinerant staff), and secretarial/clerical staff.
• Prepares building and program assignments for Consulting Teachers.

Staff Development
20%

• Determines training needs of department staff, principals and building staff; works collaboratively with Professional Development to establish in-service schedule; assumes responsibility for organizing, implementing and evaluating activities.
• Conducts monthly District-wide program/building staff meetings.

• Prepares annual Work Plan for assigned program area, assists with the development of the department Work Plan; monitors division Work Plan and submits quarterly progress reports to the Manager/Director.
• Manages program budget and provides technical assistance to buildings to assure compliance with appropriate funding sources and District regulations; monitors expenditures and implements fiscal control measures; ensures requisitions   and fiscal reports are accurate, and timely.
• Explores grant and other non-traditional funding opportunities; assists with the development of grant applications; monitors and evaluates program-specific activities of awarded grants, including the completion of evaluation reports.
• Assists with the student assignment process, ensuring students are placed in appropriate programs; and reviews staffing allocations to ensure personnel is appropriate for students.

Compliance
10%

• Maintains current knowledge of federal/state regulations and related jurisprudence; seeks regulatory interpretations from General Counsel's Office.
• Provides technical assistance to building personnel, utilizing procedural guidelines, memoranda and regulatory interpretations generated by OSPI, General Counsel's Office, and the Department of Special Education; monitors programs and services for compliance; reports potential/actual compliance violations to the Manager, building principals and General Counsel's Office, as appropriate; assists building personnel with implementing corrective action for identified violations.
• Responds to inquiries and complaints from parents; refers legal advocates and attorneys to the Manager; provides parents with information about state dispute resolution options; notifies the Director/Manager when parents threaten legal action or when the District should consider filing a Due Process Hearing request.
• Assists with the investigation of formal complaints, as directed; may be assigned to participate in mediation/due process hearings; prepares for and arranges mediation conferences; works collaboratively with the General Counsel's Office/Manager of Special Education to ensure     mediation agreements, due process decisions and settlement agreements are appropriately implemented and monitored.

OTHER FUNCTIONS:

• May perform related duties consistent with the scope and intent of the position.

DISTRICT-WIDE CORE COMPETENCIES
Collaboration
Develops cooperation and teamwork while participating in a group, working toward solutions which generally benefit all involved parties.

• Is seen as a team player who encourages efficient and effective collaborations.
• Works skillfully in difficult situations with both internal and external groups.
• Represents his/her own interests while being open-minded to other groups.
• Builds respectful and productive relationships internally and externally.

Getting Results (Action Oriented)
Performs work with energy and drive; values planning, but will take quick, decisive action when an opportunity presents itself.

• Demonstrates a strong sense of urgency about solving problems and getting work done.
• Focuses on achieving the goal even in the face of obstacles.
• Assumes responsibility for starting and finishing work with minimal supervision.
• Strives for new levels of performance.

Decision Quality & Problem Solving
Uses analysis, wisdom, experience and logical methods to make good decisions and solve difficult problems with effective solutions; appropriately incorporates multiple inputs to establish shared ownership and effective action.

• Weighs the consequences of options before making a decision.
• Applies appropriate criteria to situations for the purpose of making decisions.
• Displays self-confidence in own judgment.
• Focuses in the facts and solutions instead of opinions and problems.

Integrity
Is widely trusted; is seen as a direct, truthful individual; presents truthful information in an appropriate and helpful manner; keeps confidences; admits mistakes; doesn't misrepresent him/herself for personal gain.

• Deals with people and situations in an honest and forthright manner.
• Represents information and data accurately and completely.
• Represents the confidentiality of information and concerns shared by others.
• Takes ownership if a mistake is their own and does not blame others.

Accountability
Holds self and others accountable for measurable high-quality, timely and cost-effective results; determines objectives, sets priorities and delegates work; accepts responsibility for mistakes; complies with established control systems and rules.

• Takes responsibility and action as if the risks (financial or otherwise) are his or her own.
• Holds individuals and team accountable for their actions and results.
• Initiates action even if outcome is uncertain and is willing to accept the consequences of failure.
• Aligns own activities and priorities to meet broader organizational needs.
• Demonstrates courage and confidence in his or her own ability.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• State and federal laws and related jurisprudence governing special education
• Diverse needs of special education students and required services
• Current research, emerging trends for the development of quality programs and the delivery of effective services
• Special and general education curricula and instructional strategies
• Effective methods for budget management and fiscal control
• Computer technology for operations management
• Practices and principles of supervision
• Budget preparation
• Fiscal control
• Demonstrating instructional methods/safety techniques
• Effective communication (listening, writing, speaking)
• Providing timely response
• Prioritizing and meeting critical timelines
• Preparing District, state and federal reports
• Facilitating group meetings
• Computer technology
• Data collection and analysis
• Problem solving and decision-making
• Public relations
• Evaluating the effectiveness of assigned program division
• Provide leadership and direction
• Work effectively and professionally with department staff, central office staff, principals, teachers, parents and outside agencies
• Effectively represent the District before the public
• Monitor and track compliance data
• Coordinate multiple activities simultaneously
• Supervise assigned staff
• Work effectively in a  multicultural community

EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION:

A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:
 
Three (3) years of teaching experience which included lead or supervisory experience; qualifying ESA experience will be considered; Master's degree in Education (administration emphasis preferred) or a closely related field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
 
Any equivalent combination of education, experience and training that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the work will be considered.

CERTIFICATIONS & LICENSES:
Valid Washington State Program Administrator or Principal Certificate required.
Valid Washington State Driver's License or evidence of equivalent mobility required.

CLEARANCES:
Criminal Justice fingerprinting and background check.

Salary : $128,877 - $173,867