Special Education Supervisor

Derby Public Schools; Derby (CT); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Derby Public Schools is seeking an Elementary Special Education Supervisor to lead the planning, implementation, and evaluation of Learning Centers and related services. The role ensures high-quality instructional services aligned with IEPs and CTSEDs, while supporting families and staff across the district.

The incumbent will guide educators, participate in PPTs, monitor progress with data, and ensure compliance with state and federal regulations.

Qualifications

• Five years of teaching and leadership experience in special education and/or related services.
• Strong knowledge of planning and placement process.
• Knowledge of general education curriculum and assessment.
• Understanding of Federal and State Special Education Laws & Regulations.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and monitor specialized self-contained special education programs and transition planning.
• Lead development and implementation of student IEPs and ensure parents understand the process.
• Monitor student progress and evaluate services using outcome data.
• Conduct classroom observations to ensure compliant instructional delivery.
• Assist with evaluations of SPED staff and related service providers.
• Oversee related services and ensure program fidelity.
• Ensure staff knowledge of general education and SPED practices.
• Plan and deliver professional development aligned with district initiatives, including PMT.
• Lead PPTs and finalize IEPs through CTSEDs as needed.
• Maintain knowledge of applicable laws and regulations; support district responses to litigation.
• Support principals and staff in implementing SPED services.
• Enforce district policies and maintain SPED records in compliance.

Skills

Leadership experience

IEP knowledge

Staff development

Data analysis

Education

Connecticut Intermediate Administrator Certification (Endorsement 092)

Connecticut Special Education Certification (PK-12 or K-12 or Related Service)

Job description

Special Education Supervisor (Elementary)

Responsibilities

• Coordinates and monitors the effectiveness of, and continually improves, specialized, self-contained special education programs (a.k.a. "Learning Centers"); monitors and supports school-based staff in transition planning for students with special needs, including out-of-district placements.
• Provides leadership for developing and implementing student Individualized Educational Plans (IEPs) and within CTSEDs; implements procedures to ensure parents and families understand the IEP process.
• Implements systems to monitor student progress resulting from pre-referral intervention; assists with evaluation of services to meet students' needs; assists with monitoring the effectiveness of supports and services via student outcome data to ensure student growth.
• Conducts classroom observations to ensure that the delivery of instructional services to students is appropriate, standards-based, culturally sensitive, and in compliance with students' IEPs.
• Assists with evaluations, as necessary, of special education teachers, related service providers, school psychologists, and social workers.
• Coordinates and monitors the effectiveness of and continually improves related services.
• Ensures all special education teachers have knowledge of the general education curriculum and special education instructional practices.
• Participates in planning and training of educators in strategies and processes related to special education and related services; supports identification of professional development needs related to special education at the district and school level.
• In collaboration with district staff, develops professional learning programs and activities that support the district's initiatives and provide for the continuous growth and development of all staff members, including "PMT".
• Serves on Planning and Placement Teams (PPT), including serving as the administrator for PPT meetings, as needed; Finalizes IEPs through CTSEDs
• Maintains current awareness and knowledge of all legal requirements governing special education; interprets policies and procedures, and provides recommendations to district staff with regard to issues of compliance, applicable laws, and regulations.
• Assists the District in response to litigation.
• Supports principals, assistant principals, teachers, and staff in implementing and monitoring fidelity of all special education services.
• Implements and enforces district policies and procedures.
• Responsible for Derby Public Schools' ESY and Summer School programs.
• Leads recruitment and selection of Special Education Teachers and ParaEducators.
• Oversees staff maintenance of Special Education records, ensuring compliance with Federal, State, and Derby BOE guidelines.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Superintendent of Schools.

Requirements

• Connecticut certification as an Intermediate Administrator (endorsement No. 092).
• Connecticut certification in Special Education (Comprehensive Special Education, PK-12 (065) or Comprehensive Special Education, K-12 (165) or Related Service Area, Speech and Language Pathologist (061), School Psychologist (070) or School Social Worker (071).
• Minimum of five (5) successful years of teaching and leadership experience in special education and/or related services.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the planning and placement process.
• Demonstrated knowledge of general education, curriculum, and assessment.
• Demonstrated knowledge of maintenance and analysis of district-wide referral data.
• Understanding of Federal and State Special Education Laws & Regulations.

FLSA Status: Non-exempt

The Derby Board of Education (the "Board") will not make employment decisions (including decisions related to hiring, assignment, compensation, promotion, demotion, disciplinary action and termination) on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, alienage, ancestry, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity or expression, status as a victim of domestic violence, or any other basis prohibited by state or federal law ('Protected Class'), except in the case of a bona fide occupational qualification.