Bridgeton Public Schools

Job Description
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POSITION:

SUPERVISOR OF SPECIAL EDUCATION

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. A Master’s degree from an accredited college or university.
2. A valid New Jersey School Supervisor Certificate and or Principal Certification Preferred.
3. Knowledge of state and federal laws, regulations, procedures and reporting requirements.
4. Ability to effectively administer special education instructional programs and to work with parents, community groups and agencies.
5. Demonstrated ability to work effectively with staff, parents and students in the areas of special education.
6. Strong- PreK-12 Special Education Instructional and Child Study Team Background Preferred.

REPORTS TO:

ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT OF SPECIAL EDUCATION/STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES.

JOB GOAL:

Oversee and supervise special education instructional programs, serve as liaison with Instruction, work with principals and vice principals in the development of all special education programs and serve as a resource with regard to curriculum, instructions and assessments pertaining to scheduling and special education instructional programs.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Assist in providing leadership in the development, implementation and evaluation of district’s special education instructional programs and staff; coordinates and supervises professional development for special education staff from PreK-12.
2. Ensures implementation of IEP’s in all Special Education Classes from PreK-12.
3. Provides oversight in the scheduling and assignment of teachers and instructional aides to ensure compliance with all IEP mandated services.
4. Conducts professional development to all special education teachers/ instructional aides and assist school principals and vice principals in conducting special education teachers/aides’ evaluations.
5. Directs the planning and appropriate staffing and supervision of the special education extended school year program or after school program.
6. Knowledge and use of IEP System, Genesis, NJ Smart and Semi.
7. Knowledge and use of Achieve 3000; Imagine Learning Literacy; ixl; Orton Gillingham and any other research-based reading and math programs purchased by the district.
8. Hold parent and/or student conferences.
9. Must attend weekly/biweekly meetings with Curriculum and Instruction Department. Assist and Collaborate in the development and selection of curriculum writing, selection of curriculum guides and core/supplementary materials for special education staff and students.
10. Implements assigned programs and/or projects for the purpose of conforming to district and state curriculum and/or instructional objectives.
11. Act as Liaison between Child Study Teams and the Assistant Superintendent of Special Education and Student Services.
12. Keep the Assistant Superintendent informed regarding progress toward goal achievement and any potential problems with the programs.
13. Conducts internal audit quarterly in the areas of special education students Academic Benchmark results and SEL results in order to close the achievement gaps for special education students.
14. Must regularly progress monitor special education student achievement data and rectify possible academic and SEL gaps.
15. Must work closely with Inclusion Teachers to ensure equity of delivery of instructions. Must ensure regular training of Inclusion Teachers districtwide.
16. Perform all other related duties as required by the position or assigned by the Assistant Superintendent of Special Education and Student Services.

TERM OF EMPLOYMENT:

Twelve Months

EVALUATION:

Performance will be evaluated in accordance with Board policies and procedures on the evaluation of professional staff.

EA: 4/27/2021