Supervisor Job – WISCA

Employment Type: Full-time

Location: Bridgeville, PA

230 Hickory Grade Road | Bridgeville, PA 15017

Supervisor Job Responsibilities:

• Participation on organizational committees within WISCA
• Coordinate student teacher placements/therapist interns with Program Director
• Conduct tours and/or arrange observations in classrooms for parents, students, and other professionals at WISCA
• Supervise WISCA site location which includes oversight on all building policies for safety, working collaboratively with building maintenance, building specific liaisons, and other Watson programs
• Contribute to process of referrals, intakes, and complete intake meetings
• Facilitate and contribute to all school-age RR/IEP meetings and the oversight of all related paperwork to maintain legal compliance
• Attend all team meetings and all scheduled meetings as required and provide related feedback to the team on any areas of concern addressed
• Supervise classrooms and other exempt and non-exempt staff including but not limited to completing Act 13 yearly for site staff including goal development, observations for mandated staff, and tracking throughout the school year
• Supervise classrooms including monitor lesson plans, SDIs, data collection, PBSP, and adherence to WISCA staff policies as well as cleanliness
• Supervise site’s strict adherence to established compliance mandates and best practices
• Supervise program staff to ensure adherence to established policies and procedures
• Complete classroom observations and provide regular, objective, and actionable feedback
• Facilitate and maintain professional relationships with LEAs and other community agency partners
• Coach and support staff through modeling, feedback, and collaboration to strengthen instructional practice and student outcomes
• Use clear, concise, and professional language when communicating with staff, families, and district partners
• Supervise staff as assigned
• Other duties as assigned by Program Director

Job Requirements:

• Master’s Degree in Education required
• PA Teaching Certification in Special Education required
• Three years’ teaching experience in special education required
• Five years’ experience with students with Autism preferred
• PA Supervisory Certificate in Special Education preferred
• Licensed Behavior Specialist or Board-Certified Behavior Analyst preferred
• The essential functions of this position as described herein require the ability to exert moderate physical effort in light work, typically involving some combination of bending, stooping, squatting, reaching, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and brisk walking and which may involve lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of moderate weight (40 lbs.)
• The ability to keep up with running children and/or to lift or assist with lifting students is essential; ability to restrain students (when necessary for their safety) of varying weights
• Most tasks require oral communication, visual and hearing perception, and the ability to get around the classrooms, cafeteria, gym, campus, etc.
• Ability to use the strategies of Comprehensive Crisis Management and Ukeru to physically support students for their safety and the safety of others
• Current PA Clearances – Acts 34, 114, and 151
• Pre-employment medical examination, including a tuberculosis test, required

Supervisor Job Benefits:

• Excellent medical, dental, and vision insurances as well as life and long-term disability, and access to voluntary benefits.
• 403b Retirement Plan with Watson matching employee contributions after 1 year of employment.
• Access to Tuition Reimbursement to pursue further education and advanced degrees.
• Qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and flexible spending accounts.