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Join our collaborative community of educators in the Lower School Program as a Clinical Supervisor / Supervising Practitioner, Related Service Provider. As our Clinical Supervisor to the RSP staff, you have related expertise and can give organizational and supervisory support to staff. You will meet regularly with staff, observe and provide feedback, and facilitate problem solving. You ensure RSPs have the comprehensive support they need to be successful while building your own leadership skills and growing professionally.

Summary:

As a Supervising Practitioner, RSP you will serve as a direct supervisor to RSPs in the Lower School Program. You will use your knowledge and expertise of our complex population to provide leadership and support to our related service providers.

Administrative/Coordination Tasks

• Take an active role in program planning duties: staff schedules, coordination of RSP groups, coordinate and prioritize material orders
• With instructional coaches, support efforts to improve instruction through shared planning and problem solving
• Support student transitions between programs and providers, including transition to adulthood and departure from school
• Ensure student accommodations are in place in the classroom and during testing
• Participate in admissions academic screening
• Work with Administration to coordinate caseloads and workload models
• Lead large/small group staff training
• Coordinate clinical transition profiles
• Provide coaching for clinical practices

Compliance Tasks

• Ensure that licensed staff are maintaining and updating PDP plans annually
• Provide mentorship as assigned
• Ensure that all students requiring an Educational Proficiency Plan have a plan in place and the defined assessment measures are implemented
• Work with Administration to coordinate coverage for extended absences
• Ensure that all Medicaid Billing elements are maintained
• Communicate with teams and train staff members to use data tracking software

Campus Leadership/Continuous Improvement Tasks

• Lead RSPs in implementing school improvement initiatives
• Meet regularly with administrators to increase collaboration and problem-solving
• In collaboration with Teachers, maintain accurate listing of current formal assessment tools/kits and maintain a process to evaluate future needs
• In accordance with mentorship model, assist with coordination of staff mentors/mentor activities
• Partner with Experiential Learning Coordinator to support clinical field placements

Direct Service/Instructional Tasks

• Provide direct instruction/service to students up to 10%
• Complete assessments as needed up to 15%

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Competencies:

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and written
• Ability to maintain confidential information
• Ability to work with diverse populations
• Ability to interact in a consultative professional manner
• Demonstrated strong organizational skills and the ability to perform within precise timelines
• Ability to prioritize and manage several responsibilities concurrently
• Ability to utilize available resources and creative problem solving skills in supporting the growth and performance of RSP staff
• Knowledgeable about the impact of vision impairment on development, classroom learning and community access
• Familiarity with various types of low vision devices (optical and non-optical) and assistive technology
• Knowledge of state and federal laws regarding the education of students with visual impairments and other disabilities
• Extensive knowledge of the Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks and understanding of how the Expanded Core Curriculum for Students with Visual Impairments is designed to support access to the general education curriculum
• High stress tolerance and ability to think clearly in stressful situations
• Ability to provide feedback and manage conflict
• Knowledge and ability to provide training around the IEP and evaluation process

Education and Experience

Master’s degree from a recognized college or university and licensure in a clinical practice area (Physical Therapist, Occupational Therapist, Speech Language Pathologist)