Special Education Supervisor

Special Education Supervisor South Bend Community School Corp Special Education - South Bend, Indiana This job is also posted in South Bend Community School Corp Job Details

Job ID:

5658489

Application Deadline:

Aug 30, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted:

Apr 20, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date:

Immediately Job Description

Position Title:

Special Education Supervisor

Contract:

Teacher Contract Immediate Supervisor:

Director of Special Education, Assistant Director of Special Education

Basic Function:

The Supervisor of Special Education supervises the special education programs within areas of responsibility in accordance with Board objectives and policies.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

Acts in accordance with negotiated contracts, district policy, and state and federal regulations. Promotes the programs of the South Bend Community School Corporation with staff, students, and other community members. Delegates authority and responsibility where appropriate, and provides support to the employee assuming responsibility. Assumes responsibility for recruiting, selection, recommending, hiring, demotion, transfer, retention, or dismissal of district employees. Participates and facilitates understanding and cooperation with the administrative team. Promotes positive communication with students, parents, and community members. Supervises or conducts, upon request, performance improvement for all personnel for whom he/she is involved. Develops and maintains a plan of professional growth which promotes both personal and organizational goals. Assists in development and administers budget in area of responsibility. Assists in evaluating the performance of all personnel for whom he/she is involved. Directs the process of the selection and adoption of materials for use by those whom he/she supervises. Assists and advises in the implementation of special education curriculum and instructional programs. Provides for the professional development of staff. Establishes working relationships with teaching staff, principals and support personnel. Works cooperatively with community agencies. Provides support for the role of special education in the total curriculum. Promotes the policies, procedures, and practices of the Special Education Department. Appropriately assess concerns and address them as needed. Promotes the least restrictive environment for each student. Monitors compliance requirements. Conducts Manifestation Determination Conferences (MDC). Assists schools in developing strategies to decrease suspensions/expulsions. Provides district schools with staff development and training opportunities.

Principal Characteristics of Work:

Conferring with parents and teachers. Personnel development. Monitoring program needs and effectiveness. Maintain accurate records and submit reports as requested.

Qualifications:

Required experience or training Master's degree Three years of successful teaching experience in the field of special education Certification in at least one area of special education with thorough knowledge in the area of expertise Must hold a valid and active administrator license Must have a minimum of two (2) years of experience in a special education supervisory position. Desired experience or training: Administrative experience Administrative license Advanced graduate work beyond a Master's degree Experience conducting Manifestation Determination Conferences (MDCs)

Physical Demands:

Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in an office; dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard and other technologies and office equipment, sitting, standing and walking for extended periods of time; kneeling; bending at the waist; lifting; pushing, pulling and carrying equipment, supplies and materials weighing up to 25 pounds; repetitive hand movement and fine coordination to use a computer keyboard; emotional stability to work effectively under pressure and to keep all aspects of the job under control; hearing and speaking to exchange information in person or on the telephone; seeing to read; prepare and assure the accuracy of documents.

Position Type:

Full-Time Job Requirements