Supervisor Special Education Life Education Program

JobID: 1347

Position Type:
Manager/Manager


Date Posted:
4/9/2024


Location:
Life Enrichment Education Program


Date Available:
As soon as practical

Special Education Supervisor, Life Enrichment Education Program (LEEP)

Location : Clackamas ESD Sunnybrook Office

Schedule : 8 hours per day / 5 days per week / 240 Day Year Round Calendar

Clackamas ESD strives to infuse equity in all our programs and bodies of work by maintaining an inclusive, barrier-free environment in which everyone participates and fully benefits.

Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they meet every one of the qualifications as described in the job description. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may be the one who comes from a less traditional background. We would encourage you to apply, even if you don't believe you meet every one of our qualifications described. If you are unsure whether you meet the qualifications of this position, or how this would be determined, please feel free to contact Human Resources at to discuss your application.

Find your "why" with Clackamas ESD
At Clackamas Education Service District, our mission is to lead, serve and innovate for learning. Clackamas ESD provides services in early learning, special education, technology and teacher/staff support to Clackamas County school districts. We ensure students and families in all of our communities — big and small — have access to equitable education services. Learn more.

About the program :
Our Life Enrichment Education Program (LEEP) provides a comprehensive education for students grades kindergarten through transition with complex disabilities and communication needs. The program focuses on supporting students to develop knowledge and skills that increase decision making, self-advocacy, independence and access to a full life.





About this position :
The Supervisor assists the Coordinator in managing the instructional program for students enrolled in the ESD's Life Enrichment Education Program (LEEP), supports program improvement activities, and assists in the District's compliance with state and federal standards pertaining to special education. The Supervisor prioritizes and manages time to be regularly in classrooms with students and staff. The Supervisor contributes to a program culture and instructional program conducive to student learning and staff professional growth.





Essential functions :

Assists the Coordinator in planning and organizing personnel, fiscal, and technological resources to enable students to receive a Free Appropriate Public Education in the LEEP Program Assists the Coordinator in placing and enrolling eligible students into LEEP classrooms; collects data on individual student needs; completes student observations; works with local school districts and parents; and attends placement meetings, as assigned Acts as the ESD representative at IEP teams meetings, as assigned Assists in promoting the use of the most effective and appropriate technologies to support teaching and learning for students served in the program, including augmentative communication and assistive technology Participates in establishing program goals, gathers data on instructional improvement needs, and assists in professional development, supervision of instruction, and related services, including behavior, motor, and speech-language Supervises the implementation of established program-specific procedures and directives and participates in systematic oversight strategies to monitor compliance with program procedures Assists in supervising the daily operation of the program; fulfills delegated responsibilities to maintain safe, efficient, and effective learning environments Administers all program functions in compliance with state and federal special education laws, and ESD and department policies Provides input to the Coordinator in developing program budgets and recommends expenditures within budget appropriations Participates in recruitment, selection, and assignment of program personnel Communicates with staff within the role and strategies agreed upon with the Coordinator and the Director Supervises and evaluates the performance of licensed and classified employees; supervises the evaluation of educational assistants Develops positive working relationships with parents, component school districts, and community partner agencies Operates the program within the conditions, procedures, and practices established in the labor contracts Participates as a member of the department's leadership team Collects and maintains accurate records including students' education files and applicable personnel documents, as assigned Informs the Coordinator of significant issues that may impact the program, ESD, or component school districts Minimum qualifications :

Master's degree in Education Appropriate administrative license as required by Teacher Standards and Practices Commission Recent successful special education teacher or administrative experience in public education with skills sufficient to perform the essential functions Working knowledge of best instructional practices and curriculum for students with significant cognitive disabilities Working knowledge of current state and federal laws, policies, administrative rules, and model programs related to implementation of the education goals set forth in IDEA Proven excellence in interpersonal skills and communication Demonstrated ability to use judgment in the analysis of facts to formulate recommendations for courses of action Demonstrated skill in prioritizing multiple complex tasks and managing time to fulfill a laser- like focus on established goals Demonstrated ability to compose and produce clear, coherent professional documents Demonstrated ability to facilitate groups in meetings and workshop settings Demonstrated ability to work with a team toward common goals Written and oral communication skills sufficient to perform essential functions Physical and mental attributes sufficient to perform essential functions Salary Range: $106,614.00 - $116,506.00

Benefits :

Full medical, dental, and vision insurance with generous district-paid contribution (most employees pay $0 out of pocket to maintain health insurance coverage) Retirement through the Oregon Public Retirement System (PERS) includes pension and individual account program Paid time off, including paid holidays, sick leave, and other personal leave Opportunities to grow with us with generous professional development expense reimbursements Read more about our benefits here Retirement plan contributions :
Clackamas ESD employees working 600 or more hours in a calendar year are eligible for the Oregon Public Employee Retirement, or PERS. There are two components to PERS, including the pension, which is primarily funded by CESD and The Individual Account Program, or IAP, which is funded by a six-percent deduction from your paycheck. If you are new to PERS, your PERS deduction will begin automatically after a six-month waiting period.

How to apply :
Submit your application at Applications for this position must be submitted by 11:59 PM on the listed closing date and must include:

Cover Letter Resume Completed application form Recruitment timeline :

Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis Clackamas Education Service District is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We respect and seek to empower each individual and support the diverse cultures, perspectives, skills and experiences within our workforce along with the students and families that we serve. Clackamas ESD policy provides veterans and disabled veterans with preference as required by law.





Attachment(s): SD103_LEEP_Supervisor_Special_Education.pdf JobID: 1347

Position Type:
Manager/Manager


Date Posted:
4/9/2024


Location:
Life Enrichment Education Program


Date Available:
As soon as practical

Special Education Supervisor, Life Enrichment Education Program (LEEP)

Location : Clackamas ESD Sunnybrook Office

Schedule : 8 hours per day / 5 days per week / 240 Day Year Round Calendar

Clackamas ESD strives to infuse equity in all our programs and bodies of work by maintaining an inclusive, barrier-free environment in which everyone participates and fully benefits.

Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they meet every one of the qualifications as described in the job description. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may be the one who comes from a less traditional background. We would encourage you to apply, even if you don't believe you meet every one of our qualifications described. If you are unsure whether you meet the qualifications of this position, or how this would be determined, please feel free to contact Human Resources at to discuss your application.

Find your "why" with Clackamas ESD
At Clackamas Education Service District, our mission is to lead, serve and innovate for learning. Clackamas ESD provides services in early learning, special education, technology and teacher/staff support to Clackamas County school districts. We ensure students and families in all of our communities — big and small — have access to equitable education services. Learn more.

About the program :
Our Life Enrichment Education Program (LEEP) provides a comprehensive education for students grades kindergarten through transition with complex disabilities and communication needs. The program focuses on supporting students to develop knowledge and skills that increase decision making, self-advocacy, independence and access to a full life.





About this position :
The Supervisor assists the Coordinator in managing the instructional program for students enrolled in the ESD's Life Enrichment Education Program (LEEP), supports program improvement activities, and assists in the District's compliance with state and federal standards pertaining to special education. The Supervisor prioritizes and manages time to be regularly in classrooms with students and staff. The Supervisor contributes to a program culture and instructional program conducive to student learning and staff professional growth.





Essential functions :

Assists the Coordinator in planning and organizing personnel, fiscal, and technological resources to enable students to receive a Free Appropriate Public Education in the LEEP Program Assists the Coordinator in placing and enrolling eligible students into LEEP classrooms; collects data on individual student needs; completes student observations; works with local school districts and parents; and attends placement meetings, as assigned Acts as the ESD representative at IEP teams meetings, as assigned Assists in promoting the use of the most effective and appropriate technologies to support teaching and learning for students served in the program, including augmentative communication and assistive technology Participates in establishing program goals, gathers data on instructional improvement needs, and assists in professional development, supervision of instruction, and related services, including behavior, motor, and speech-language Supervises the implementation of established program-specific procedures and directives and participates in systematic oversight strategies to monitor compliance with program procedures Assists in supervising the daily operation of the program; fulfills delegated responsibilities to maintain safe, efficient, and effective learning environments Administers all program functions in compliance with state and federal special education laws, and ESD and department policies Provides input to the Coordinator in developing program budgets and recommends expenditures within budget appropriations Participates in recruitment, selection, and assignment of program personnel Communicates with staff within the role and strategies agreed upon with the Coordinator and the Director Supervises and evaluates the performance of licensed and classified employees; supervises the evaluation of educational assistants Develops positive working relationships with parents, component school districts, and community partner agencies Operates the program within the conditions, procedures, and practices established in the labor contracts Participates as a member of the department's leadership team Collects and maintains accurate records including students' education files and applicable personnel documents, as assigned Informs the Coordinator of significant issues that may impact the program, ESD, or component school districts Minimum qualifications :

Master's degree in Education Appropriate administrative license as required by Teacher Standards and Practices Commission Recent successful special education teacher or administrative experience in public education with skills sufficient to perform the essential functions Working knowledge of best instructional practices and curriculum for students with significant cognitive disabilities Working knowledge of current state and federal laws, policies, administrative rules, and model programs related to implementation of the education goals set forth in IDEA Proven excellence in interpersonal skills and communication Demonstrated ability to use judgment in the analysis of facts to formulate recommendations for courses of action Demonstrated skill in prioritizing multiple complex tasks and managing time to fulfill a laser- like focus on established goals Demonstrated ability to compose and produce clear, coherent professional documents Demonstrated ability to facilitate groups in meetings and workshop settings Demonstrated ability to work with a team toward common goals Written and oral communication skills sufficient to perform essential functions Physical and mental attributes sufficient to perform essential functions Salary Range: $106,614.00 - $116,506.00

Benefits :

Full medical, dental, and vision insurance with generous district-paid contribution (most employees pay $0 out of pocket to maintain health insurance coverage) Retirement through the Oregon Public Retirement System (PERS) includes pension and individual account program Paid time off, including paid holidays, sick leave, and other personal leave Opportunities to grow with us with generous professional development expense reimbursements Read more about our benefits here Retirement plan contributions :
Clackamas ESD employees working 600 or more hours in a calendar year are eligible for the Oregon Public Employee Retirement, or PERS. There are two components to PERS, including the pension, which is primarily funded by CESD and The Individual Account Program, or IAP, which is funded by a six-percent deduction from your paycheck. If you are new to PERS, your PERS deduction will begin automatically after a six-month waiting period.

How to apply :
Submit your application at Applications for this position must be submitted by 11:59 PM on the listed closing date and must include:

Cover Letter Resume Completed application form Recruitment timeline :

Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis Clackamas Education Service District is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We respect and seek to empower each individual and support the diverse cultures, perspectives, skills and experiences within our workforce along with the students and families that we serve. Clackamas ESD policy provides veterans and disabled veterans with preference as required by law.





Attachment(s): SD103_LEEP_Supervisor_Special_Education.pdf