Special Education Supervisor

• Bachelor’s degree obtained from an accredited institution (degree will be verified)
• Current Colorado teaching licensure
• Special education endorsements (per Colorado licensure)
• Demonstrated knowledge of the educational and curriculum processes for children with emotional and behavioral needs.
• Demonstrated strong verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrated teaching ability
• Demonstrated effective classroom management skills
• Proficiency in computer applications
• Positive driving motor vehicle (DMV) record, proof of current automobile insurance coverage, and a copy of a valid driver's license
• Basic Life Support and First Aid within 90 days of employment
• Ability to adjust work schedule based on business needs.
  

• Master's degree in special education obtained from an accredited institution. Education is verified.
• Five years paid experience in a teaching position; at least three in special education
• Demonstrated experience in an education and/or behavioral health setting
• Knowledge of current state and federal education-related legislation
• Bi-lingual in Spanish
  
  

• Ongoing need for employee to see and read information, documents, monitors, identify equipment and supplies, and be able to assess customer needs.
• Frequent interactions with providers, colleagues, customers, patients/clients, and visitors require employee to verbally communicate as well as hear and understand spoken information, needs, and issues quickly and accurately.
• Manual dexterity of hands and fingers to manipulate complex and delicate equipment with precision and accuracy. This includes frequent computer use for typing, accessing needed information, etc.
• Expected to drive a vehicle which requires sitting, seeing and reading signs, traffic signals, and other vehicles.
• Ability to regularly lift and / or move up to 50 pounds. Employee must be physically able to use crisis prevention / intervention techniques including: physical management of a child, running to prevent a runaway incident. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, run or crawl.

• Together with Education Manager, ensures school program adheres to the Colorado Department of Education and State Licensing requirements and guidelines.   
• Leads a team of Special Education Teachers and Special Services (Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathologist, reading interventionist), including oversight of hiring, onboarding, training, retention, and evaluation of performance. May be required to cover in the classroom when teachers are absent or based on business need.
• Expertly utilizes trauma-informed care to establish and maintain strong relationships with patients, effectively interpret behavior, and appropriately respond to meet the patient’s needs.  
• Ensures that educational services are delivered in a culturally sensitive manner and that all federal, state, and local educational requirements are met (including specialized instruction in accordance with Individual Education Plans).
• Responsible for setting up, coordinating, and overseeing systems such as Individual Education Plan (IEP) record system, data tracking, student files, and service delivery for students with disabilities.
• Serves as the Curriculum Coordinator to ensure compliance with the Colorado Department of Education Office of Facility School curriculums
• Collaborates with public and private educational systems to obtain and communicate educational information and to arrange appropriate educational services and transition plans.
• Satisfies all Intermountain Health requirements. Maintains constant compliance with appropriate (on and off-site) school accreditation standards. Perform other duties as assigned.

• Leadership
• Special Education
• Early Childhood Education
• Behavioral Health
• Interpersonal Communication
• Trauma Informed Care
• Patient Care
• Documentation
• Classroom Management
• Advanced computer proficiency

The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience. 

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