SUPERVISOR, PROCEDURAL SUPPORT - 250 DAY Job Listing at Prince William County Public Schools in Manassas, VA (Job ID 20463745)

Description

Job Summary:

This position serves as part of the leadership team for the Office of Special Education, which is accountable for ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal regulations as related to students with disabilities in the organization. The work involves exercise of judgement, accountability, and discretion.?This position shall be responsible, under limited supervision, to perform supervisory responsibilities in support of schools to ensure training, understanding, and implementation of IEP processes related to the Regulations Governing Special Education Programs for Children with Disabilities.?Participates in special projects as directed by management with a heavy emphasis on proactive strategies to prevent dispute resolution and provide supports to schools and staff.

Essential Responsibilities:

This job description is a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description. Additionally, the scope of this job may change as necessary by the school division.

 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential responsibility satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential responsibilities.

 

PWCS requires that each employee:

• work collaboratively with all stakeholders in Launching Thriving Futures,
• establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others,
• communicate effectively,
• relate to and interact with a non-traditional and diverse student and employee population,
• report to work on a regular and punctual basis as scheduled,
• perform all other related work delegated or required to accomplish the objectives of the total school program,
• have knowledge of and be able to use relevant technology,
• participate in the annual professional growth planning process, and
• recognize that they are in a position of public trust and are held to a high standard of personal and professional conduct.

Essential Responsibilities Specific to this Job:

• Provides professional development and resources in special education and Section 504, program components, and delivery models to all school-based personnel  • Develops, coordinates, and evaluates special education programs and services  • Collaborate with stakeholders to develop, review, and revise Procedural Support and Guidance Manual, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and best practices document;  • Plans and facilitates professional development opportunities for staff  • Works with teachers, support staff, and building administrator to identify and meet needs  • Develops and maintains a system of cataloged procedural resources for all staff;  • Supports schools with navigating challenging situations;  • Collaborates with the Supervisor for Dispute Resolution to identify trends and implement Corrective Action Plans (CAP) and agreements;  • Presents with the PRC for family training opportunities  • Attends IEP and Section 504 meetings as needed;  • Coordinates customized trainings for schools/clusters based on requests or identified needs; and  • Proactively identifies areas of need and develops a plan to address concerns • Thorough knowledge of school system policies and regulations as well as principles and practices of public-school administration.  • Advanced knowledge of both federal and state laws and regulations pertaining to special education.  • Understanding of confidentiality, privilege and ethical principles.  • Considerable experience resolving disputes, drafting responses to state complaints, and facilitating mediations with parents of students with disabilities.  • Ability to prioritize tasks with competing deadlines.  • Ability to work under pressure and make decisions.  • Ability to effectively and clearly communicate orally and in writing to large and small groups, as well as individuals.  • Ability to work effectively without close supervision.  • Ability to motivate and lead a group of administrative coordinators.  • Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships across schools and departments and with diverse employee groups.  • Skill in the use of a personal computer/Microsoft Office suite of software.  • Ability to gather and analyze data, compile information and prepare reports.

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