Special Education Administrator-Related Services Supervisor

2025-2026 SCHOOL YEAR SPECIAL

EDUCATION ADMINISTRATOR - RELATED SERVICES SUPERVISOR

CENTRAL OFFICE Position Summary Special Education Administrator - Related Services Supervisor is a 12-month position who assists in supervision of SPED SLP's and/or Social Workers, APE, and BCBA's, who provide the delivery of services for students who are identified with special needs. S/he works cooperatively with other school administrators and authorizes special education and pupil personnel services. The Special Education Supervisor reports to the Education Administrator of Specialized Learning and Student Services. S/he is a Member of the Special Education Leadership Team and s/he attends Building Leaders' meetings and site-based meetings.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Supervision, Evaluation Ensures equitable and consistent delivery of special education services Supervises and evaluates all shared staff and other assigned special education SLP's and/or Social Workers, APE, and BCBA's. Directs the ongoing assessment of achievement for students with disabilities including progress monitoring, benchmark assessments and annual progress reviews. Monitors guidelines and procedures for the identification and placement of students in special education programs Supervises the special education summer school program (ESY) Leads the recruitment, selection and assignment special education SLP's and/or Social Workers, APE, BCBA's and paraprofessionals. Provides leadership for conflict resolution, SDE Complaints and assists the district response to litigation Ensures the proper management of PPT's for all students including those in public school, 18-21-year-old Transition programs, charter, magnet schools. Ensures program compliance in accordance with state and federal laws Professional Development Researches, evaluates and implements best practices. Develops training for building and district staff Provides training for department administrators Directs in-service meetings and individual conferences for all staff in partnership with regular education Provides orientation and support for all new staff Provides activities and resources for parents Actively seeks opportunities to grow and learn Instruction Ensures that the instructional and individualized programs of students requiring special education and all other related services are appropriate and that they are implemented with fidelity Provides technical assistance to administrators, teachers and other staff regarding instructional strategies and student management Approves the selection of appropriate instructional materials and methods Partners in the planning and development of specialized classroom facilities Participates in the design of all curriculum initiatives Oversees school programs for homebound instruction and expelled students Approves the need for special education paraprofessionals and ensures appropriate training Records and Reports Ensures that special education records are kept in accordance with federal, state, and local guidelines Oversees the maintenance of records regarding levels and amount of service provided to each student Approves contractual arrangements for supplementary educational services Produces information and reports for senior administrative staff, the board, state and federal agencies, community agencies, and the public Communication Engages regularly with building administration and teachers regarding best practices to address student needs Communicates regularly with parents regarding special education processes, district procedures and individual student needs Oversees all communication with attorneys Functions as liaison to community agencies and other related organizations Financial Reviews and recommends to the Education Administrators of Specialized Learning the annual budget for special education and pupil personnel services under his/her supervision Support the management of medicaid billing Assures availability of funding for all services The Special Education Administrator performs other related duties as assigned by the Education Administrator of Specialized Learning and Student Services.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

CT Intermediate Administrator Certification (092) and certification in related services (speech or social work). Three years Experience as a special education administrator or related services provider. Understanding of state and federal laws and regulations related to special education and services.

Days:

12 Months (July - June)

Salary:

In accordance with the NASA contract Click "Employment" Norwalk is an

Equal Opportunity Employer:

It is the policy of the Norwalk Board of Education to ensure equal educational opportunity for all students and to prohibit unlawful discrimination because of race, color, religion, creed, age, marital status, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, or physical and mental disability in the school district's educational program and activities; and to prohibit unlawful discrimination in employment because of race, color, religion, creed, age, marital status, national origin, gender; gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or physical and mental disability.