School Supervisor - MSB

Vacancy Title: School Supervisor - MSB

Job Location: Missouri School for the Blind, 3815 Magnolia Ave. St. Louis, MO 63110

Why you'll love this position:

This is an opportunity to become part of a team of great teachers and staff working to provide quality educational services to students with visual impairments in Missouri.

What you'll do:

This is a 12-month professional position assisting the Assistant Superintendent in the administration of the school programs.

• Coordinate and facilitate IEP meetings and staffings as assigned by the Assistant Superintendent.
• Monitor the implementation of IEPs and the IEP process.
• Maintain all state and federal Special Education reports for the district.
• Assist in maintaining necessary student/staff reports and records.
• Assist in organizing and administering school programs to align to MSIP and Advanced Accreditation standards.
• Conduct pre-service and in-service workshops in consultation with the PDC and Assistant Superintendent.
• Assist in the supervision of promoting a safe, efficient and effective learning environment.
• Assist in establishing and maintaining effective student behavior management programs and plans.
• Facilitate committees and Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) as assigned by the Assistant Superintendent.
• Counsel with students and/or parents as requested and needed.
• Assist in directing, supervising and evaluating the performance of the teaching, related professional and paraprofessional staff as directed by the Assistant Superintendent.
• Assist in the interviewing and selection of staff.
• Assume primary responsibility for the total education and training programs in the Assistant Superintendent's absence.
• Serve as an active member of the Educational Leadership team.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Attend in-service and professional meetings at the direction of the Assistant Superintendent or Superintendent.
• Occasional travel to attend trainings and meetings.
• Assume other duties as assigned.

Prerequisites for the Job:

• Knowledge of blind, visually impaired and severely handicapped, deaf-blind conditions.
• An understanding of the Special Education Process, IEP planning and Implementation.
• Ability to plan, organize and implement school programs
• Ability to secure the cooperation and support of the school staff and parents.
• Knowledge of assessment tools and techniques.
• Knowledge of effective supervision.
• Ability to work under supervision.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master's degree and Missouri Administration certification; Visually Impaired, Severely Disabled, Deaf/Blind and or Special Education certification preferred.
• Three years experience as a classroom teacher.

The State of Missouri offers an excellent benefits package that includes a defined pension plan, generous amounts of leave and holiday time, and eligibility for health insurance coverage. Your total compensation is more than the dollars you receive in your paycheck. To help demonstrate the value of working for the State of Missouri, we have created an interactive Total Compensation Calculator. This tool provides a comprehensive view of benefits and more that are offered to prospective employees. The Total Compensation Calculator and other applicant resources can be found here.

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