<p>Job Description:</p> <p>Ridgefield Public School announces a vacancy for a Special Education Supervisor effective August 23, 2025 to be split between our two middle schools. This will be a 205 day position for the upcoming school year. Please apply at www.ridgefield.org</p> <p>Responsibilities include:</p> <ul> <li>Supporting special services teams to develop high quality programs for students with IEPs. </li><li>Developing creative solutions in high stress/challenging situations. </li></ul> <p>The successful candidate should have:</p> <ul> <li>Kindness, intelligence, creativity, and a sense of humor. </li><li>Eligibility for Connecticut certification as an Intermediate Administrator. Endorsement 92 in addition to possessing certification as a special education teacher. </li><li>A record of superior performance as a special educator or pupil personnel servicesprovider, and evidence of successful school leadership. </li><li>A strong academic record, both undergraduate and graduate. </li><li>Substantial knowledge of middle school curriculum and instruction, special education law, intellectual curiosity, strength in staff development, a respect for children and a love of learning. </li><li>Experience with co-teaching and similar inclusion models, as well as robust programming for students with a variety of needs and profiles. </li><li>Knowledge of the PPT process and developing IEPs. </li><li>Displaying grace and sensitivity when working with families of disabled students. </li><li>Understanding of developmental needs of middle school students. </li><li>Ability to work effectively with students, teachers, parents, administrators and the community. </li><li>A steady composure, grace under pressure and a willingness to try new things. </li></ul> <p>Annual rate, based on administrative experience, from $135,360 to 159,381. Added $2,000 for a doctorate.</p>