Supervisor of Pupil Services

Reports to: SuperintendentEmployment Status: Regular/Full-timeContract Length: 205 DaysDescription:The Supervisor of Pupil Services coordinates the Ashtabula County ESC special education and preschool classroom in each district on all aspects of special education and preschool to ensure all students receive appropriate and effective educational and behavioral programming.Qualifications:Master's degree in educational administration or special educationThree to five years related experienceAppropriate state of Ohio certification/licenseAlternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent and/or Board of Education may find appropriateRequired Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:Ability to work effectively with othersAbility to communicate ideas and directives clearly and effectively both orally and in writing, with a diverse group of colleagues, parents, families and community membersEffective, active listening skillsOrganizational and problem solving skillsKnowledge of public school law, policies, and practicesKnowledge of development of behavior plansKnowledge of multiple intelligenceTime management skills, attention to detail, and ability to work independentlyMajor Responsibilities:The below lists are not ranked in order of importance.Assist in training and supervising all assigned teachers in assigned buildings.Meet with classroom teachers and principals to discuss individual programs to be designed for children who will receive instruction, with particular emphasis being given to new teachers and those with special instructional needs.Recommend methods and teaching strategies to be used and evaluate the methods on an ongoing basis with each special education teacher in the assigned buildings.Evaluate and recommend to the principal materials necessary for quality instruction.Act as liaison between special education teachers, administrators, and classroom teachers.Maintain ongoing evaluations of assigned classroom personnel.Ensure the safety of students.Attend meetings and inservices as required.Assist teachers to enhance their teaching skills through observation, consultation, and model teaching techniques.Plan special education inservice education programs and coordinate attendance of teachers.Assist the Director of Human Resources in recruiting and selecting teachers needed for special education classes.Attend meetings or workshops of programs for special education which may be held on a local, regional, or statewide level.Coordinate efforts and services with other special education related services and special education supervisors.Promote good public relations by personal appearance, attitude, and conversation.Other Duties and Responsibilities:Conduct inservice workshops for assigned teachers.Serve as a role model for students.Respond to routine questions and requests in an appropriate manner.Prepare and maintain an official roster of each special education class.Orient and familiarize potential substitute teachers about the nature and needs of special education children, the difficulties they might experience when they substitute in a special education class, and how such difficulties can be avoided.Be familiar with all local district policies regarding program development and expansion, teacher meetings, classroom visitations, etc.Assess annually each classroom unit to determine the degree to which minimum standards are being met.Perform other duties as assigned by the superintendent.Additional Working Conditions:Occasional exposure to blood, bodily fluids and tissueOccasional operation of a vehicle under inclement weather conditionsOccasional interaction among disobedient childrenFrequent travelSalary: Commensurate with experience