Roanoke County Public Schools is currently seeking qualified applicants for the position of Supervisor of Special Education for the 2024-25 school year.
Position Description/Job Summary: Special Education Supervisors act as a liaison between the schools and PPS, as well as providing guidance and support to schools, programs, and staff in regards to PPS.
Responsibilities/Duties/Functions/Tasks - GENERALLY:
• Develop and implement professional development to address identified needs based on data and the strategic plan of the school district
• Supervise, evaluate, and support special education programs for the school division
• Provides legal advisement and support to school teams
• Provide technical assistance (IEP goal development & data sheets, Synergy, Assistive Technology, Homebound/based, testing, 504, transition, etc.)
• Attend meetings when invited by school personnel (i.e., IEP, child study, eligibility, parent/teacher conferences, etc.)
• Conduct monthly meetings with building level Special Education Coordinators, Administrators, and staff
• Participates in Special Education Advisory Committee for Roanoke County Public Schools
• Conduct observations and provide written report of students or staff
• Provide instructional support and training to both general and special education teachers
• Direct evaluation of staff
• Serve on Children's Services Act Committees
• Serve on various community action committees as the Roanoke Public Schools representative
• Collect data for the State performance Plan for special education
• Communicate with staff, administration, and community
• Assist administrators, teachers and other support staff of the implementation of IEPs and associated data
• Supervise the purchase, use, and safety of instructional materials, equipment, and facilities
• Serve as liaison with Private Schools and Residential Facilities
• Monitor local, state, and federal Special Education trends, policies, regulations, and laws by attending and participating in professional conferences and meetings
• Assist administration with support of staff with improvement plans.
• Recruit, interview and make recommendations for employment and placement
• Other duties as assigned by the Superintendent
Minimum Job Requirements/Qualifications:
Special Education Degree (Master's Level Preferred)
A minimum of five years successful teaching
Previous Coordinator/Department Chair experience
Effective team building and communication skills
Effective organizational skills
This is an 8 hour per day, 260 day position that will be based out of central office but will make visits to the assigned schools on a daily basis.
These requirements are representative but not all-inclusive of the knowledge, skill, and ability required to perform this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Employment Type: ["OTHER"]