SUMMARY DESCRIPTION:
Under direction of the director of the Department of Special Education Services (DSES), the area special education supervisor is responsible for the implementation and monitoring of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) in their assigned schools in accordance with federal/state regulations to provide services for students with disabilities; works collaboratively with other special education staff members in the Office of Special Education (OSE) and the Office of School Support and Improvement (OTLS-SSI); collaborates with other central offices and schools to ensure all leaders and leadership teams are prepared to provide services for students with disabilities; supports and monitors schools teams with the implementation of federal, state, and local policies and procedures related to students with disabilities in connection to the School Improvement Plan; monitors and analyzes a range of data related to the achievement of students with disabilities such as academic achievement, attendance, behavior, disproportionality, suspensions, and least restrictive environment. Coaches school-based teams to ensure success for every student communicating best practices and Professional Learning Opportunities (PLOs) related to academic achievement, social emotional success, equity, and access for the diverse population of students with disabilities. Models and coaches schools in the use of Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) data tools to monitor academic achievement and social emotional success of students with disabilities. Ensures the provision of specialized instruction and related services for students with disabilities. Develops, writes, coordinates, and monitors federal and state grant proposals. Collaborates with systemwide stakeholders related to the implementation of Grade kindergarten (K) to 12 curriculum, assessment, instruction, and professional learning through the lens of the diverse range of students with disabilities. Promotes parent/guardian involvement in the IEP process in a variety of ways such as the transition to elementary, middle, high, and special schools services.
CERTIFICATE LICENSE:
Meets Maryland state certification requirements for supervisor or Administrator I. Certification in special education or a related field. Completion of Observing and Analyzing Teaching (OAT) 1 is required; completion of OAT 2 preferred or the ability to obtain OAT 2 within 12 months of hire in this position.
SUMMARY DESCRIPTION:
Under direction of the director of the Department of Special Education Services (DSES), the area special education supervisor is responsible for the implementation and monitoring of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) in their assigned schools in accordance with federal/state regulations to provide services for students with disabilities; works collaboratively with other special education staff members in the Office of Special Education (OSE) and the Office of School Support and Improvement (OTLS-SSI); collaborates with other central offices and schools to ensure all leaders and leadership teams are prepared to provide services for students with disabilities; supports and monitors schools teams with the implementation of federal, state, and local policies and procedures related to students with disabilities in connection to the School Improvement Plan; monitors and analyzes a range of data related to the achievement of students with disabilities such as academic achievement, attendance, behavior, disproportionality, suspensions, and least restrictive environment. Coaches school-based teams to ensure success for every student communicating best practices and Professional Learning Opportunities (PLOs) related to academic achievement, social emotional success, equity, and access for the diverse population of students with disabilities. Models and coaches schools in the use of Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) data tools to monitor academic achievement and social emotional success of students with disabilities. Ensures the provision of specialized instruction and related services for students with disabilities. Develops, writes, coordinates, and monitors federal and state grant proposals. Collaborates with systemwide stakeholders related to the implementation of Grade kindergarten (K) to 12 curriculum, assessment, instruction, and professional learning through the lens of the diverse range of students with disabilities. Promotes parent/guardian involvement in the IEP process in a variety of ways such as the transition to elementary, middle, high, and special schools services.
CERTIFICATE LICENSE:
Meets Maryland state certification requirements for supervisor or Administrator I. Certification in special education or a related field. Completion of Observing and Analyzing Teaching (OAT) 1 is required; completion of OAT 2 preferred or the ability to obtain OAT 2 within 12 months of hire in this position.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, and ABILITIES:
Thorough knowledge of federal and state special education laws and MCPS policies and procedures regarding the instruction of students with disabilities and the continuum of service delivery models; knowledge of the MCPS k¿12 curriculum; working knowledge of the Maryland Online Individualized Education Program (MOIEP) tool; ability to access and analyze a range of data related to the Evidence of Learning (EOL) framework using MCPS data monitoring tools; considerable knowledge related to best practices in specialized instruction, curriculum, assessment, behavior, accommodations, supplementary aids and services, co-teaching, to promote inclusive practices and opportunities for students with disabilities in the least restrictive environment; the ability to work collaboratively with MCPS staff members, community partners, parents/guardians, and students with cultural competence throughout the entire special education process; excellent organizational, managerial, technological skills (i.e., Canvas, Google Suite, MS Office Suite, Zoom, etc); competence in observing, evaluating, supervising, and coaching a range of staff members (SEIU, MCEA, and MCAAP/MCBOA); excellent oral and written communication and time/document management skills; the independent ability establish priorities, organize resources, problem solve, and seek appropriate resources and consultation from other staff members as necessary; and a commitment to ongoing professional learning.
EDUCATION, TRAINING, and EXPERIENCE:
Master's degree in special education or related field; five years or more teaching experience serving students with disabilities across a range of ages and service delivery models; administrative and/or supervisory experience, preferably in public schools; three or more years of experience consulting and providing technical support in the field of special education to school-teams and planning, implementing and evaluating professional learning opportunities; other combinations of applicable education, training, and experience, which demonstrate the knowledge, abilities, and skills necessary to perform effectively in the position, may be considered.