JOB FUNCTION: The Special Education Supervisor shall serve as an educational leader and administrator of the school. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 1. Assess the need for in-service training of staff, make recommendations, and assist the director in planning and implementing such in-service. Responsible for budget adherence and inventory control. 2. Evaluate staff as assigned by the Director or as requested by Building Principals. 3. Supervise and support highly effective instruction to significantly improve student achievement, reduce achievement gaps, and make Adequate Yearly Progress. 4. Coach teachers in effective instructional methods including higher-level thinking, instructional differentiation, relevance of materials and activities, and other best practices for improved achievement and student engagement. 5. Supervise the quality implementation of curriculum such that the standard courses of study, aligned to state standards and ensure they are being taught; that assessment and evaluation guide instruction and course packing reflects the importance of learning outcomes. 6. Support and coach para-educators to meet the needs of students with disabilities, collect appropriate data, and develop schedules and work plans that increase functional independence. 7. Develop, implement, and monitor district processes and practices that align with rules and regulations, such as IDEA, MARSE, and the MAISD plan. 8. Other duties as assigned. JOB PERFORMANCE: 1. Communicate clearly, effectively, and diplomatically in verbal and written exchange with staff, administration, community, and parents. 2. Interpret verbal and written communications of supervisors for implied as well as explicit expectations. 3. Conduct self in a professional manner in which is constructive to all parties involved. 4. Manage in a creative way that demonstrates planning, organization, and economic leadership. 5. Make decisions perceived by supervisor and the administrative team as appropriate to situations, based on objective information, and without animosity or antagonism. 6. Demonstrate current knowledge and ability to keep up-to-date. 7. Maintain the trust, confidence, and respect of staff and other administrators. 8. Make decisions without showing stress, evaluate results, consider opinions of others, and make adjustments as needed. 9. Meet specific performance objectives developed jointly with immediate supervisor. 10. Adhere to all board policies, department policies, and established administrative procedures.
