Supervisor Special Education Supervisor

Job Description:

MIDDLETOWN PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Mission Statement:

Middletown Public Schools cultivates the brilliance in each student.

Values and Belief Statements:

Empowerment: Middletown Public Schools empowers its students with the knowledge

and skills to create lives brimming with purpose, passion and fulfillment.

Community: Middletown Public Schools harnesses the power of community by

fostering an environment of mutual understanding and appreciation.

Growth: Middletown Public Schools encourages a culture of growth and exploration,

inspiring lifelong learners.

Authenticity: Middletown Public Schools embraces each person's authenticity and

cultivates an inclusive culture that brings about a sense of belonging.

Title: Special Education Supervisor

Location: District

Union: MSAA

BROAD FUNCTION:

Under the direction of the Director of Pupil Services and Special Education (hereafter Director) and in harmony with the policies of the Board of Education, and Federal, State and Local Laws and Regulations, the Supervisor of Pupil Services and Special Education(hereafter Supervisor) implements state/federal statutes and regulations pertaining to IDEIA (Individuals With Disabilities Education Improvement Act) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act*, for special education and related services, FERPA (Federal Education Rights & Privacy Act), provides professional development and consultation to special education and pupil services staff that relate to the department's responsibilities under these statutes/regulations. The supervisor also performs related assigned duties as assigned by the Director.

REPORTS TO: Director of Pupil Services and Special Education

SUPERVISES: Selected special education and pupil service staff

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Connecticut certification in Social Work (071), Special Education (065, 165), Educational Leadership (092), School Psychologist (070), and Speech and Language Pathology (061)
• Hold and maintain a current and valid Connecticut Motor Vehicle Operators License

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES:

• Excellent leadership and organizational skills and the ability to motivate people. Demonstrates interpersonal skills and is able to relate well with students, staff, administration, parents and the community.
• Ability to work in a supervisory capacity with members of the special education and pupil personnel staff.
• Demonstrate a proven skillset in working collaboratively with colleagues, community members and families.
• Knowledgeable regarding the IDEIA, Section 504, current best practice related to the provision of special education and related services
• Proficient in creating and presenting on a variety of legal, budgetary and current topics to various stakeholder groups.

Additional Information:

• Salary per the M.S.A.A. Contract

All applicants must provide the following:

• A cover letter indicating your interest in this position.
• A current resume and any additional relevant information.
• Copy of your Connecticut State certification (092).
• Copies of undergraduate and graduate transcripts.
• Three (3) current letters of reference of professional experience.

Application Procedure: Please apply online. Only qualified applicants will be contacted.

STATEMENT OF NON-DISCRIMINATION

The Middletown Board of Education is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer, and it does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, age, marital status, military or veteran status, national origin, ancestry, alienage, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability or pregnancy in any of its education programs, activities, or employment policies. All educational programs and offerings, including vocational education and extracurricular activities, subscribe to this policy.