SOMERSET COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

7982A CRISFIELD HIGHWAY WESTOVER, MD 21871 TELEPHONE: 410-651-1616

ANNOUNCEMENT OF VACANCY

SPECIAL EDUCATION SUPERVISOR

May 30, 2002

SUMMARY OF DESCRIPTION OF CLASSIFICATION:

The Special Education Supervisor is directly responsible for working with students, parents, school personnel and private and public agencies to enable all students with special needs to secure to the maximum of his or her ability the benefits of an education and ancillary services so that he or she can function in society. This is a 12-month position.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Administrator I or II certification
2. Special Education certification
3. Successful classroom teaching experience in special education
4. Prior educational program and staff supervisory experience preferred
   
   

DUTIES:

1. Provide a visionary leadership in the management and development of the special education program.
2. Supervise all special education instructional programs and related services including but not limited to:

•Infants & Toddlers' Program and budget

•Child Find Program

•Least Restrictive Environment

•Transitioning

•Special Approach to Vocational Educational Program (SAVE)

•Individual Education Plan

3. Evaluate and observe special education staff.
4. Assist in the recruitment of the special education staff.
5. Prepare and administer the local special education budget.
6. Prepare and administer the Maryland State Department of Education grants/monies relative to special education.
7. Attend Maryland State Department of Education meetings, regional special education meetings and share relevant information with staff.
8. Attend IEP meetings upon request and meet regularly with special education staff.
9. Develop and implement special education staff inservices.
10. Perform other duties as assigned by the Superintendent.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:

If you are a current Somerset County Public School employee please include the following information:

•a letter of application

•updated resume

Other applicants should include the following information with your letter of application:

•professional application

•resume

•a copy of your present certification

•an unofficial college transcript

•three (3) letters of references

•most recent two end-of-year performance appraisals

This information should be sent directly to:

Leo Lawson

Supervisor of Human Resources

Somerset County Public Schools

7982A Crisfield Highway

Westover, MD 21871

Fax # 410-651-2931

e-mail: llawson@somerset.k-12.md.us

Website: www.somerset.k12.md.us

An application can be found on the Somerset County Public Schools website.

DEADLINE: Applications and all required documents must be received in the Office of Human Resources by Friday, June 14, 2002, no later than 4:00 p.m.

"The Somerset County Public School System does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, age, national origin, religion, or disability in matters affecting employment or in providing access to programs.