Job Description

Title: Special Education Program Supervisor

Position Type: Full-time

Location: Annandale, Virginia

What we do and offer our team:

PHILLIPS PROGRAMS Schools are private special education day schools for children with emotional and behavioral needs. PHILLIPS has a unique approach to special education. Our programs provide a place of relationship and belonging where students can be accepted; treated with compassion and respect. We offer competitive salaries , a comprehensive benefits package , a place where you can learn and grow as a professional , and a warm and friendly environment that lives our values. In addition, our staff are eligible for the Federal Student Loan Forgiveness Program!

What the Special Education Program Supervisor does:

In coordination with the Program Director, Related Services Supervisors, Teachers and Classroom Staff, the Program Supervisor manages and provides administrative supports related to the educational program in addition to providing leadership regarding curriculum, IEP development, progress reporting and general assistance to the Program Director. Working alongside an established administrative team the key areas of responsibility include:

• Supervises classroom curriculum .
• Coordinates with the Curriculum and Instruction Specialist for the purchasing, organization and coordination of all curriculum and professional materials.
• Coordinates with the Curriculum and Instruction Specialist, Related Services Staff and Reading Specialists regarding curriculum issues.
• Assists Program Director in providing direction to staff.
• Reviews and supervises completion of IEPs, progress reports and report cards.
• Provides leadership to curriculum focus group leaders and program leaders.
• Manages transition process.
• Organizes and maintains a system for monitoring student's credits and transcripts.
• Provides guidance in student classroom management, positive behavioral strategies and supports.
• Observes and provides classroom staff with relevant feedback, on a regularly scheduled basis.
• Hires all staff under supervision; implements performance evaluation system; identifies basic training needs of staff.
• Maintains proper documentation of staff performance through observation as well as written and oral reports.
• Trains and supervises teaching staff in IEP development.
• Organizes and monitors system for pupil progress reporting.
• Assists with admission intake process.
• Leads IEP, Annual Review and Re-evaluation meetings.
• Manages relevant budgets.
• Maintains communication with outside professionals.

What the Education Program Supervisor brings to the team :

• Master’s degree in special education or related field.
• Hold a valid Virginia professional certificate or eligibility for Advanced Professional Certificate in Special Education
• Administrator I endorsement
• Prior administrative and/or supervisor experience preferred.
• At least 5 years of successful teaching experience preferred.
• Non-public special education school management and administration experience preferred.

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