General Purpose
The Supervisor of Special Education shall be responsible for assisting the Director of Special Education in leading the agency’s efforts in providing quality special education services to the students of Newaygo County to ensure the realization of the mission of the Newaygo County RESA. The Supervisor shall assist in the oversight of and supervision in local districts. This position will also lead the general supervision system for all special education programs in Newaygo County and recommend and facilitate program improvement.
Qualifications & Requirements
· Master's degree in special education with extensive successful teaching and leadership experience.
· Extensive knowledge of assigned function area programs and services.
- Demonstrated success in customer service and teamwork.
· Excellent human and public relations skills.
- Demonstrated success in developing and implementing innovative programs.
- Full or temporary approval as a Supervisor of Special Education.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Able to work as a member of a team and contribute to the agency vision and goals.
- Able to demonstrate confidentiality in all matters.
- Positive leadership skills.
- Must complete and pass required criminal history check.
Essential Duties (shall include, but are not limited to the following):
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
- Support the Director of Special Education in leading effective inclusive innovations for special education programs and services throughout the county.
- Lead the General Supervision Initiative for Newaygo County while supporting and providing technical assistance to member district coordinators.
- Oversee and delegate the daily responsibilities, duties, and functions of the programs assigned for supervision.
- Provide direct supervision of teachers and/or ancillary staff as assigned including the evaluation process that involves observing, providing specific quality feedback, coaching and conferencing with staff, and completing evaluations.
- Develop and implement the continuous improvement plan for programs assigned.
- Assist the Director of Special Education in the implementation of extended school year services and programs.
- Develop and augment program curriculum, common assessments, and program evaluation for programs assigned.
- Create a learning culture that fosters growth and high expectations.
- Predictable/reliable attendance.
Other Duties
- Possess the ability to administer professional development in all areas of special education related to staff roles and responsibilities.
- Provide guidance to local districts in the hiring, evaluating, and training of special education staff.
- Act as a resource, if needed, to employees, students and the general public and visitors to the NC RESA.
- Possess knowledge of NC RESA’s organization, mission, and philosophy.
- Perform other duties deemed appropriate by the Director of Special Education.
Relationships & Commitment
The Supervisor shall be directly responsible to the Director of Special Education, and shall demonstrate commitment to the mission of the Newaygo County RESA through:
- Adherence to and enforcement of agency policies and administrative regulations.
- Performance resulting in quality outcomes.
- Performance resulting in internal and external consumer satisfaction.
- Continuous personal and professional improvement and development.
- Positive interpersonal relationships with colleagues and consumers.
- Continuously improving performance through internal and external evaluation.
- Exhibiting the mental/physical ability and stamina to meet essential duties of position.
- Supporting the agency and department in the Continuous Improvement Plan.
Other Required Skills
- Able to communicate effectively (language skills).
- Able to work with mathematical concepts (mathematical skills).
- Able to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions (reasoning skills).
- Physically able to successfully perform the essential functions of the job (physical demands). Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
- General office setting; the noise level in this position varies.
Terms of Employment
- Salaried/at-will position (exempt under FLSA regulations)
- 12 month position; 8 hours per day
- Position covered under administrative guidelines/individual contract
The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the American with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individual currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned. The RESA does not discriminate and prohibits discrimination or harassment in any program or activity that it operates, including in admission and employment, as required by Title IX and other applicable law, on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity/expression), marital status, pregnancy status, genetic information, disability, age, or any other basis prohibited by law.
