Special Educator on Administrative Assignment for the

Position Title: Special Educator on Administrative Assignment

Pay Grade: Certified Instructional Scale Period of Employment: 10 months

Description Approved/Revised: 5/2025 FLSA Status: Exempt

Supervised by and/or Reports to: Director of Special Education and Related Services (Primary) in collaboration with the Building Administrator

General Responsibilities: Assist in supervising and monitoring student needs and assists the administrative team in leadership roles that encompass special education processes and procedures. This position assists with the supervision of the special education instructional program, and participates in staff, student, and parent activities.

Essential Duties:

(This list is intended solely as an illustration of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude their addition if they are similar to or a logical extension of the position.)

Works effectively with peer leaders, supervisors, and administrators.

Responds to parent inquiries in a timely manner.

Provides leadership and guidance to special education teachers, paraprofessionals, and other staff.

Monitors the operation of special education programs and services.

Ensures compliance with state and federal regulations, including Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).

Coordinates, facilitates, and/or participates in professional development and learning for site and district staff.

Provides technical assistance, modeling, observation, and feedback to teachers and staff.

Works closely with students, parents, and educators to develop and execute IEPs.

Assists with IEP meetings and ensures that IEPs are implemented effectively.

Serves as a liaison between the special education department, school administration, parents, and other stakeholders.

Maintain accurate records and documentation related to special education programs and services.

Analyze data to monitor student progress and identify areas for improvement in special education programs.

Serve as a resource for principals, teachers, and other staff regarding special education practices and procedures.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Requisite Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Communicate effectively.

Relate to and interact with a non-traditional and diverse student and employee population.

Strong leadership, interpersonal, and organizational skills.

Knowledge of special education laws, regulations, and best practices.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Possess knowledge of and be able to use relevant technology.

Serves as a role model.

Requisite Education and Experience:

Must possess a Bachelor’s Degree.

Must possess or be eligible for a Virginia Teaching License with endorsements in Special Education and Administration and Supervision preK-12.

Must possess a minimum of (5) years of special education teaching experience.

Physical Requirements:

Must have the use of sensory skills in order to effectively communicate and interact with other employees and the public through the use of the telephone and personal contact as normally defined by the ability to see, read, talk, hear, handle or feel objects and controls. Physical capability to effectively use and operate various items of office related equipment, such as, but not limited to: a personal computer, calculator, copier, and fax machine. Some climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, and repetitive motions. Some heavy work requiring the exertion of 50 pounds of force occasionally to move objects may be required.

Manassas City Public Schools (MCPS) does not discriminate in employment nor in the provision of educational programs, services and activities on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, age, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by law.

This job description is intended to accurately reflect the position activities and requirements. It is neither intended to be, nor should it be construed as, an all-inclusive list of the responsibilities, skills, or working conditions associated with the position. Administration reserves the right to modify, assign, or remove duties as necessary.