Supervisor - Special Education

Supervisor - Special Education

Roanoke City School District Administration on Campbell - Roanoke, Virginia Open in Google Maps

Job : 5575340

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Mar 09, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES

The Special Education Supervisor provides instructional leadership and supervisory support to schools to ensure the delivery of high-quality, specially designed instruction that enables students with disabilities to access, participate, and make progress in the general curriculum. This role emphasizes collaboration with the Curriculum and Instruction Department, school improvement teams, and other central office departments to strengthen instructional practices, analyze student and program data, and build educator capacity through targeted professional development.

The Supervisor supports schools—particularly those identified for improvement—in implementing research-based instructional practices aligned with federal and state requirements and division priorities.

ESSENTIAL TASKS

The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude other duties if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job description. Other duties may be required and assigned.

• Provides direct instructional leadership to schools to ensure the implementation of specially designed instruction aligned to grade-level standards in the general curriculum.
• Supports special education and general education teachers in designing, delivering, and monitoring research-based instructional practices for students with disabilities.
• Conducts classroom observations focused on instructional quality, alignment to IEPs, and student access to the general curriculum, providing actionable feedback to teachers and administrators.
• Guides schools in aligning IEP goals, accommodations, and services with core instructional expectations and curriculum frameworks.
• Participates in cross-departmental problem-solving to address systemic instructional and programmatic barriers affecting students with disabilities.
• Analyzes multiple sources of data (e.g., achievement, progress monitoring, instructional fidelity, and program indicators) to evaluate the effectiveness of instructional practices and special education programs.
• Uses data to identify trends, strengths, and areas for growth related to access, progress, and outcomes for students with disabilities.
• Supports schools in using data to inform instructional planning, interventions, and adjustments to service delivery.
• Assists in monitoring compliance-related data as it intersects with instructional quality and student outcomes.
• Observes teachers and provides feedback to the teacher and administrative staff.
• Provides instructional and curriculum support in the areas of instructional methodologies, teaching strategies and specialized instruction to schools and teachers.
• Coordinates and participates in continuous professional development and staff development activities.
• Meets with special education teachers and/or representatives at monthly cluster meetings.
• Attends scheduled staff meetings, evening meetings of the Special Education Advisory Committee, and eligibility/IEP meetings.
• Serves on committees as requested, selected, or assigned.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE,

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Comprehensive knowledge of the principles, practices, and procedures of school administration: practices, methods, and techniques used in the special education process from Child Find activities through evaluative procedures for a suspected disability; the legal and ethical concerns related to educating students with disabilities. Must possess the ability to develop and present ideas effectively in oral and written form and to establish and maintain effective relationships with school staff, the School Board, parents, and the general public.

Comprehensive skills and knowledge in the areas of curriculum and instruction,…