Program Supervisor, Special Education - Open Until Filled

Position Type:
Administrative -Licensed/Program Supervisor, Special Education
Date Posted:
4/24/2023
Location:
Eugene, OR
Date Available:
07/01/2023
Closing Date:
05/22/2023
Program Supervisor, Special Education
Position Type: Licensed Administrative; Exempt
FTE: 1.0 FTE
Salary: $104,752 - $120,400
Duration: Permanent
Start Date: July 1, 2023
Calendar: 230 day
Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision insurance, paid leaves and holidays, Public Employee Retirement (PERS).
Notes:

• Complete job description is attached.
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• Oregon schools have been directed by the Governor under OAR 333-019-1030 to ensure that school teachers, staff and volunteers are fully vaccinated against COVID-19. "Fully vaccinated" is defined as 14 days after receiving all required doses of an approved COVID-19 vaccine (currently two shots of Pfizer or Moderna vaccine, or one shot of Johnson & Johnson vaccine). Under this rule employees must provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination. Exemptions may be made only for eligible medical or religious reasons.

TITLE:Program Supervisor, Special Education
POSITION PURPOSE
Coordinate activities, supervise staff, and allocate resources to meet the needs of assigned programs serving students with identified disabilities, either directly or indirectly. Programs may include: Juvenile Justice Center, Life Skills, Regional Low Incidence Program (ASD, DB, DHH, OI, TBI, VI), ASL Interpreters, School Psychologists, Speech/Language Pathologists, and the State Hospital.
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Supervise assigned licensed, certificated, and classified staff serving in LESD Special Education programs for school-age students with identified behavioral disabilities and students with intellectual disabilities.
2. Assist the Director of Special Education in the administration of rules, regulations, and procedures within the policy structure of the LESD for the operation of the program.
3. Supervise the planning and implementation of individual student plans and related due process mandates provided by TSPC licensed, state licensed and classified personnel and provide instructional supervision to staff as needed.
4. Develop, implement and evaluate annual school improvement efforts and staff development plans aligned with state school reform efforts, changes in state and federal laws and best practices, the LESD superintendent's goals, and the Special Education Department for meeting the needs of students served by these programs.
5. Gather program data, synthesize results, and submit written/verbal reports to the districts, regional programs, and state and local agencies with which LESD has entered into agreements and/or contracts.
6. Establish and monitor procedures for the selection and purchase of evaluation instruments, protocols, adaptive equipment, instructional materials and curriculum for assigned programs.
7. Communicate and monitor the district and department policies and procedures regarding staff responsibilities as related to their individual job descriptions.
8. Communicate effectively with school personnel, parents, other professionals, and/or advisory groups, in order to serve referred and enrolled students, plan for and operate services.
9. Participate in meetings and activities related to social service agencies, school districts, ODE or other partners.
10. Develop, submit, implement, and monitor budgets according to established guidelines and priorities, and to pursue grants and contracts supportive of alternative programs and local district needs.
11. Make recommendations to the Director of Special Education regarding selection, assignment, and other personnel matters and manage and evaluate personnel within the program.
12. Assist the Director of Special Education in the development of programs, services, and other projects.
13. Supervise and evaluate the performance of all assigned staff and oversee training and support to enhance knowledge and skills.
14. Perform related duties and responsibilities as assigned.

WORK EXPECTATIONS

1. Effectively engage with individuals in a culturally appropriate and responsive manner.
2. The employee will demonstrate professionalism and appropriate judgment in behavior, speech, and dress in a neat, clean, and appropriate professional manner for the assignment and work setting.
3. Utilize appropriate equipment and software as established for agency use as well as other equipment and software appropriate to the assignment.
4. Maintain regular and punctual attendance.
5. Confer regularly with immediate supervisor.
6. Follow all District work procedures and reasonable requests by proper authority.
7. Perform program responsibilities in accordance with statutes, administrative rules, policies, and collective bargaining agreements.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS
Education and Experience

1. Master's Degree from an accredited institution in Special Education with specialization in at least one area of Special Education.
2. A valid Oregon administrative license.
3. Five years successful experience as a licensed staff member in public schools, including two years of successful experience managing a Special Education program
4. Training and experience in alternative teaching strategies, learning styles, prescriptive teaching, behavior management and staff development, training or experience in writing, compiling, editing, organizing, and implementing developmentally based academic and behavioral curriculum, experience in program evaluation, development and alignment of curriculum with state standards and school reform.
5. Consideration will be given to an alternative combination of experience and training that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the job.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

1. Knowledge of best practices in strategies/programs for students with intellectual disabilities and low incidence disabilities.

1. Ability to objectively evaluate and document student learning, staff performance, and the achievement of program objectives.
2. Demonstrated leadership skills including the ability to maintain a global perspective and vision; establish and implement workgroup direction; lead and supervise staff; and to make effective decisions.
3. Excellent communications skills, including writing, presenting information and speaking, and facilitating groups.
4. Ability to plan, organize, address multiple priorities, and implement projects and grants to meet schedules and timelines.
5. Ability to develop and maintain a positive working relationship with constituent districts, ODE and other appropriate education, governmental and community agencies.
6. Ability to be flexible and fluid with schedule or meeting changes.

PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS
The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to bend, reach, perform repetitive motions, sit, stand, move about, hear and speak. Employee is required to perform significant work at a computer display terminal.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Frequent travel to locations outside the agency for meetings and activities that may occur during the day; occasional travel for meetings and activities during the evening or on weekends.

About Lane ESD's Special Education Services
Lane ESD's Special Education Service Area provides a wide range of services to districts in Lane County, including School Psychology, Speech Language Therapy and Augmentative Communication services, behavior consultation, and direct or related services for students with cognitive impairments, students with emotional/behavioral disorders, students with low-incidence disabilities, adjudicated at-risk youth, and young adults served at the State Hospital.
About Lane ESD
In providing services to Lane County school districts, Lane ESD seeks to fulfill our core purpose of Shaping the Future: Supporting Excellence in Education. Lane ESD employees strive to embody core values of equity, commitment, leadership, collaboration, and integrity.
The mission of education service districts is to assist school districts and the Department of Education in achieving Oregon's educational goals by providing equitable, high quality, cost-effective and locally responsive educational services at a regional level. The ESD partners with school districts, local universities and community college, and other community agencies in providing quality services to the component school districts in Lane County.
Lane Education Service District provides a wide array of services to the 16 School Districts in Lane County serving about 45,000 students. Services in Special Education, school improvement, technology, and administrative services are designed to support districts in meeting the challenge of serving a diverse student population. We focus on systemic school improvement, multicultural curriculum, and assisting districts in development of students who are well prepared to be global citizens. Additional information about Lane ESD is available at www.lesd.k12.or.us
Lane ESD is an equal opportunity employer, and complies with federal and state statutes which prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, handicap and marital status.
Attachment(s):

• Program Supervisor -Special Education.pdf