Caddo Parish Schools Job Description
Job Title: Supervisor of Special Education Compliance/Data Management
Job Code: 032
Grade: B
Prepared By: Nadalie Thomas
Prepared Date: January 20, 2005
Approved By: Jan Holliday
Approved Date: January 24, 2005
SUMMARY
Reports to the Director, Special Education; supervises, observes, and evaluates assigned staff; ensures compliance with all federal and state special education requirements; receives and investigates complaints; and conducts parent/community involvement activities.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Essential duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
- Plans and presents inservice programs on federal and state special education regulations.
- Identifies resources, develops methodology for parental involvement and encourages participation in parent training activities for families of exceptional children.
- Plans and conducts inservice training for parents involving the education of exceptional children.
- Assists in the preparation of educational reports, compliance documents, brochures and correspondence relating to complaint management and due process hearings.
- Assists principals in planning with the school staff the implementation and evaluation of the special education programs.
- Provides internal monitoring teams and self-study teams with issues involved and pertinent information regarding complaints and due process hearings.
- Performs related duties as required by the Director, Special Education.
- Assists interested parents in forming parent support groups.
- Manages the annual school approval process (special education) for all schools.
- Manages all internal monitoring and self-study activities for the provision of special education services to children; collects data through records review, interviews and observes exemplary programs and practices, and documents the status of compliance with state and federal regulations.
- Conducts intake interviews for complaints received from parents, groups, students and other agencies, etc.
- Investigates complaints received.
- Observes, monitors, and evaluates special education placement, compliance, instructional staff and programs provided in the school system and/or conduct investigations in order to affect resolution of complaints.
- Maintains documentation necessary in complaint management process, including contacts with complainants, investigations conducted, findings determined, and corrective actions.
- Participates in mediation activities in an effort to resolve formal complaints.
- Responds to phone calls and correspondence and prepares status reports related to complaint management.
- Reviews, evaluates, and makes approval recommendations on proposals for funding of parent training activities and monitors existing projects to insure completion of goals and activities.
- Disseminates information through letters, phone calls, personal visits to parents and advocacy groups concerning educational needs of exceptional children.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring recommendations, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
Ability equal to that resulting from satisfactory completion of courses required for graduation with a Master's degree from an accredited college or university; at least one area of special education certification or a generic certification. Capability equivalent to that normally achieved through at least six years of continuous professional experience.
SKILL RELATED
Should satisfy Louisiana requirement for a teaching certificate with authorization for parish and city school supervisor of instruction.
PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS
- Ability to work tactfully and harmoniously with schools, staff, agencies' parents and/or the public.
- Physical stamina and emotional stability to work effectively under pressure and to keep all aspects of the job under control. |
- Ability to hold and inspire others to hold records, reports, and conversations in confidence.
- Ability and initiative to plan, organize and carry out assignments under minimum supervision.
- Neat, well groomed, appropriately dressed appearance.
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents. Ability to respond to inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community. Ability to write speeches and articles for publication that conform to prescribed style and format. Ability to effectively present information to top management, public groups, and/or board of education.
REASONING ABILITY
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands 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 sit and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk.
WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.
PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT Employee acknowledges that he/she is required to maintain a high standard of professional conduct. Breach of said professional conduct includes but is not limited to: neglect of duty, dishonesty, engagement in acts that are contrary to CPSB policy, unlawful activities, or any other conduct which is seriously prejudicial to the school system.
CHAIN OF SUPERVISION Director of Special EducationTERMS OF EMPLOYMENT 12 months