Supervisor of Special Education - Central Office

Position Type:Supervisor/SupervisorDate Posted:4/13/2026Location:Central OfficeClosing Date:04/29/2026QUALIFICATIONS:Valid Louisiana Teaching CertificateEndorsement as set by BESE Bulletin 746 for one of the following:Parish or City Supervisor of Instruction, orParish or City School Supervisor/Director of Special Education, orEducational Leader Certification (or eligibility), orEducational Leader in Special Education Ancillary Certificate (or eligibility)Master's DegreeMinimum of 5 years of effective teaching and/or providing special education servicesPhysical and mental stamina and the ability to perform job functions, tasks, and dutiesREPORTS TO: Executive Director of AcademicsSUPERVISES: SPED Instructional Facilitators Speech TherapistsPupil Appraisal Coordinator Gifted/Talented TeachersSocial Emotional Behavioral Specialists Assistive Technology FacilitatorTherapeutic Learning Center Teachers IDEA Secretary IITERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: 12 MonthsPAY FACTOR: 1.55JOB GOAL: To lead special education services that ensure compliance, support student success, and promote effective delivery of individualized programs.PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIESSupervises the development, implementation, and maintenance of all programming related to Special Education to ensurecompliance with federal and state laws and school board policies.Ensures effective communication of special education programming to employees and the public.Works with the principals & supervisors of human resources, curriculum/instruction, and technology to develop effective in-servicetraining programs.Monitors and assesses the effectiveness of all Special Education programming.Collaborates with principals and curriculum/instructional supervisors to make decisions on the expenditures to be placed in thee-grants management system and conveys this information to the CFO and Federal Grants Supervisor.Works with district staff in formulating & updating a comprehensive accountability plan to lead the school improvement process in thedistrict.Works with supervisors and principals in the selection, production, utilization, and evaluation of instructional materials and programs.Works with school leadership teams in selecting and utilizing effective instructional strategies to achieve goals and objectives forstudents receiving special services.Works with principals in developing instructional plans for each school and ensures implementation of instructional plans as needed.Researches current trends and practices in education and disseminates the information in such a way that it is meaningful anduseful.Provides assistance as requested to fiscal staff in the preparation of various statistical and other reports to meet system, state, andfederal requirements.Oversees the summer instructional remediation program for ESY students.Supervises the IEP development and the placement of students with disabilities and ensures a free and appropriate education isprovided in the least restrictive environment in accordance with federal/state law.Insure parents are informed of all pertinent information relative to their child's evaluation IEP, classroom placement, and changes inthe placement of their child.Supervises the special education program for each school for compliance and reports findings to Executive Director of Academics.RevisedMarch 2026Supervises the district Child Search Program and Pupil Appraisal Services.Implements all federal and state IDEA grants.Communicates effectively and regularly with Pupil Appraisal Staff on programmatic, district, school and fiscal issues.Communicates effectively, accurately, and regularly with the Chief Financial Officer and Supervisor of Federal Programs andDesignated Grant about programmatic, district, state, school, and fiscal issues that are pertinent to development of the IDEA grantMaintains ongoing communication and program knowledge of related services and oversees the effectiveness of such servicesthrough quantitative and qualitative data.Coordinates Homebound services and works to provide continual upgrading of services through ongoing program evaluation andresearch.Addresses parent issues and complaints after such issues have been worked through by the teacher(s), site support, and siteprincipal.Addresses special education transportation issues after all attempts to resolve the issues have been exhausted by the principaland/or the transportation coordinator.Plans effective professional development in collaboration with Instruction staff and Fiscal and implements PD in a highly professionalmanner. PD should be focused on building capacity among teachers and administrators, to upgrade special education services.Assists teachers, principals, other school personnel, parents, and students in the design and implementation of behaviormanagement plans, individual education plans, and individual transition plans.Complies with all approved school board policies.Performs any additional duties assigned by the superintendent and/or evaluatorPROFESSIONAL ETHICSMaintains good attendance.Reports to work on time.Displays professional ethics on and off duty.Adheres to all Iberville Parish School Board's PoliciesReports job-related injuries within 24 hours of a work accident to the immediate supervisor.Supports the principal in the day-to-day operation of the school.Supports school administration.Assists with the implementation of emergency procedures.Supports Principals in encouraging parents/caregivers to become active partners in their children's education and to become involvedin school.Seeks and maintains a positive attitude of promoting school and community relations.Participates in and promotes harmonious working relationships with students, colleagues, parents, and community members.Attends meetings as directed.Serves on task force and decision-making committees, when appropriate.Develops and implements an Individual Growth Plan annually.Keeps abreast of current educational trends through staff development and professional organizations.