What are the responsibilities and job description for the Elementary Special Education Supervisor position at Southeast Application Consortium?
- Supervises staff in collaboration with building principal to include: prioritizing and assigning work; conducting performance evaluations; ensuring staff are trained; ensuring that employees follow policies and procedures, and maintains a healthy and safe working environment; and, making hiring, termination, and disciplinary recommendations.
- Identify special education program needs and priorities in areas of responsibility and communicate them to the Director of Special Services and other administrators. Consult with principal/assistant principal on an ongoing basis to update special education issues and needs in building. Act as a resource to District Administrators regarding program and compliance issues.
- Interpret and implement existing due process procedures. Insure that staff have adequate knowledge of due process procedures. Design, implement or improve due process tracking systems.Review paperwork for compliance monitoring.
- Develop and conduct training to assist teaching and support in compliance/monitoring. Provide ongoing supervision of teaching and support staff in conjunction with the Special Services Director. Provide observation and input concerning special education personnel to District administrators. Meet monthly with staff for mentoring. Partner with Case Facilitator to meeet weekly with new staff for mentoring.
- Lead and participate in interagency planning and implementation meetings. Communicates with teachers to discuss student progress and programs. Attend IEP and transition meetings as appropriate to assure timeliness and compliance with state and federal laws and regulations. Develop and maintain relationships with other relevant outside agencies to assure cooperation on common goals. Attend Intensive Support Team (IST) meetings.
- Serve as a contact person for parents, related service providers, and other agencies in matters related to special education
- Facilitate and coordinate referral process for evaluation and monitor caseloads and placement of new students.
- Manage transportation needs by coordinating with Special Services
- Participates in community organizations to promote the District's image and programs.
- Coordinates departmental meetings to discuss program objectives, goals, monitor caseloads, and related agendas.
- Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.
JobID: 3501
Position Type:
Coordinator/Supervisor/Coordinator / Supervisor
Coordinator/Supervisor/Coordinator / Supervisor
Date Posted:
2/3/2025
2/3/2025
Location:
District
District
District:
Austin Public School District #492
Austin Public School District #492
The Austin Public School District is seeking to hire a Full Time 1.0 FTE Elementary Special Education Supervisor effective for the 2025-2026 school year.
APS is a world-class public school system located in Austin, MN. We employ over 800 full- and part-time employees and serve over 5000 students from diverse backgrounds.
Applications will be accepted, and highly qualified candidates will be interviewed now until the position is filled.
Qualifications:
Director of Special Education license preferred; other administrative licensure considered
Master's degree in Special Education preferred
at least 5 years of special education classroom teaching experience; experience in special education program coordination and supervisory experience preferred
Essential Job Duties:
The Special Education Supervisor oversees special education programming in areas including, but not limited to elementary, middle school and high school special education. The special education supervisor accomplishes this by working with the Special Education Director to develop and conduct training, facilitate IEP meetings and establish data collection systems.
Essential knowledge and specialized subject knowledge required to perform the essential functions of the job:
Prior successful experience in multicultural education desirable.
Demonstrates continued professional development through course work, research, peer collaboration, and/or job-embedded staff development.
Working knowledge of the subject matter, classroom management techniques, current researched best practices and strategies, as well as students' learning styles and needs, both academic and affective.
Training and Experience: Master’s degree in Special Education, preferably with specialties in multiple disabilities; at least five years of special education classroom teaching experience; at least 2 years of special education program coordination, including one year of supervisory experience; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above.
Salary/Benefits: Annual Salary Range is according to education and experience. Also includes a competitive benefits package of paid time off, health insurance, life insurance, etc., according to the Employee Handbook located within the Human Resource section of the Austin Public Schools website at www.austin.k12.mn.us.Working knowledge of the subject matter, classroom management techniques, current researched best practices and strategies, as well as students' learning styles and needs, both academic and affective.
Training and Experience: Master’s degree in Special Education, preferably with specialties in multiple disabilities; at least five years of special education classroom teaching experience; at least 2 years of special education program coordination, including one year of supervisory experience; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above.
Salary: The salary range for the position is outlined on page 9 of the Employee Handbook:
Non-AffiliatedHandbookExemptSpecialistsCoordinatorsManagersDeansSupervisors.pdf
Benefits: Benefits information is outlined on pages 7-8 of the Employee Handbook:
Non-AffiliatedHandbookExemptSpecialistsCoordinatorsManagersDeansSupervisors.pdf
Commitment to Equity:
Austin Public Schools is committed to diversifying its workforce to better reflect the community we serve. We believe the practices used in recruiting, interviewing, hiring, supporting, and promoting staff must include and honor, at every level, those who represent the diverse identities of our schools and community.
Common and Shared Accountabilities for All Positions
Employees of Austin Public Schools are expected to support the strategic plan. Our mission at Austin Public Schools is to Inspire, Empower, and Accelerate. Our vision is to prepare all learners to make a difference in the world. All employees are to model and promote an environment that is respectful for all, and work collaboratively with other staff to focus on the needs of the learner. A quality, customer focus that conveys a welcome attitude, an adaptability to change, and a desire for continuous improvement is also expected of all employees. In addition, staff are to respect confidential matters, encourage a safe and secure environment throughout the schools, and be dependable and accountable employees. The strategic plan can be found on our website.https://www.austin.k12.mn.us/district-offices/school-board/strategic-plan.
District Information: To learn more about Austin Public Schools, visit https://www.austin.k12.mn.us/
Application Procedure: Apply online at Employment - Austin Public Schools | Inspire. Empower. Accelerate.
As Equal Opportunity Employer, Austin Public Schools is committed to creating an inclusive environment that values the diversity of its employees and does not discriminate against any employee or candidate based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, disability, sexual orientation, age, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, familial status or membership or activity in a local commission. The school district strongly encourages anyone interested to apply to join our teams. Reasonable accommodations to access job openings or to apply for a job are available.
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