POSITION SUMMARY:
Under the direction of the Associate Superintendent
of Special Education, the Coordinating Supervisor is responsible for (a) the
administration, supervision, and coordination of the services within the
offices in the Department of Special Education (b) supporting students in
academic proficiency, personal and interpersonal school adjustment, and college
and career development (c) analyzing data to ensure efficacy of services and
delivery models in the least restrictive environment with particular emphasis
on schools with specialized programs, and (d) implementing effective home, and
community communication and utilization of resources. The Coordinating
Supervisor of K-12 Instruction will oversee the provision of a free appropriate
education in the least restrictive environment based on a student’s
individualized education program in order to ensure academic success for
students with disabilities.
DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
Coordinate
with school-based staff, and central
office personnel and parents to identify appropriate academic strategies to
improve the performance of students with disabilities in the least restrictive
environment in specialized programs to ensure a free appropriate education;
Facilitate
high quality technical support to all schools, including regional schools, to
facilitate a free appropriate education in the least restrictive environment
based on an individualized education program for each student with disabilities
served;
Differentiate
program support and targeted assistance for individual school needs related to
implementation of service delivery models that enables access, equity and
progress for annual state special education targets to be met;
Develop,
organize, and monitor department processes as they relate to fiscal, staffing,
data, grants, technology and service delivery;
Possess
knowledge of state-wide assessments requirements for special populations and
competencies in technology related skills;
Coordinate
support to staff to secure grants that will benefit the initiatives and programs
offered by the department;
Collaborate
with principals and PGCPS supervisors/specialists on professional development
needs;
Work
collaboratively with other departments to improve performances on statewide
accountability measures and achievement of the Maryland College and
Career-Ready Standards;
Attend
Board of Education meetings as requested to respond to programmatic inquiries
as related to specialized programs;
Serve as
panelist, presenter, and facilitator at leadership conferences for principals
and school staffs statewide;
Maintain
strict fiscal accountability through the review of financial documents and
iProcurement requests for supervisors, and approving payroll;
Prepare
reports required by the Associate Superintendent of Special Education and/or
other executive leadership staff and respond to informational requests by other
school system offices and outside organizations;
Evaluate
assigned personnel in alignment with articulated Board of Education personnel
guidelines and procedures;
Assist
the Associate Superintendent of Special Education in the interviewing and
hiring of staff; and
Serve in
the absence of the Associate Superintendent of Special Education when
requested, communicating department strategic focuses and directives and
serving as a liaison to the school system and other agency personnel.
QUALIFICATIONS:The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Knowledge
of Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and the Americans with
Disabilities Act (ADA); Code of Maryland Regulations (COMAR) (13A.05.05) and
other policies and legislation that impacts the rights of students with
disabilities;
Demonstrated
leadership in guiding diverse groups of people through problem-solving;
Demonstrated
ability to analyze data and make data-driven decisions; and ability to exercise
independent initiative to perform assignments; and
Demonstrated
ability to manage and deliver large-scale projects and to prepare reports in a
clear and concise manner. Excellent written and oral communication skills.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
Master’s
degree from an accredited college or institution in general education or
special education. Five years of
successful teaching experience in special education with a strong special
education instruction and compliance background; or any equivalent combination
of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills and
abilities necessary to perform effectively in this position.
CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
Hold an Advanced
Professional Certificate; Administrator I Certification required.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Oversees and provides
guidance and direction to the unit staff.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, talk, hear, walk, sit, and use fingers, tools or controls. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as to read handwritten or typed material, the ability to adjust focus, and depth perception. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally push or lift up to 25 lbs.
WORKING ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
None.