School-Based Section 28 Supervisor

Job Details

Starting Date:Aug 25, 2025

Job Description

MT. BLUE REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT - RSU 9

227 MAIN STREET, FARMINGTON, ME 04938

Phone (207) 778-6571 Fax (207) 778-4160

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School-Based Section 28 Supervisor

Special Education

Job Goal(s):

1.Work collaboratively with lead teachers in the development and implementation of Adaptive Skills goals.

2.Administer and complete the prior authorization process for students eligible to receive Section 28 school-based services.

3.Provide supervision to Behavioral Health Professionals (BHPs) delivering Section 28 school-based services to students requiring rehabilitative and community school-based services.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication, interpersonal, organizational and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders, including students, parents, staff, and community members.

• Ability to work in a fast paced environment, remaining solution-focused in face of barriers to progress.

Certifications

• Valid State of Maine certificate for Special Education teaching position (282) and CHRC.

Performance Responsibilities

1. Complete comprehensive assessments and the prior authorization process for students eligible to receive Rehabilitative and Community (Section 28) School-Based Services within 30 days of admission. An individual treatment plan (ITP) is created by the supervisor, teacher and family during the first 30 days of the student’s enrollment in the program. The information for the individual treatment plan is derived from the admission paperwork, comprehensive assessment, IEP minutes and goals, evaluations, historical information, and parent and student interviews. The ITP is reviewed by the team at least every 90 days or sooner upon request of the parent or guardian.
2. Provide required supervision of Behavioral Health Professionals.
3. Provide instruction in, and oversee accurate documentation of, student participation and progress using the district-selected data collection platform.
4. Provide direct and consultative service in the implementation of behavior intervention plans and instructional methodologies.
5. Provide ongoing technical assistance and training to staff, administrators and parents to include behavioral intervention strategies.
6. Assist staff working with children with autism and other developmental disabilities on leveraging skill strengths, teaching skill deficits, maintaining acquired skills, teaching self-help skills and developing social skills.
7. Engage parents in the process of completing comprehensive needs assessments and behavior programs for students in order to empower parents by providing them with skills and techniques to support the positive behavior development of their child.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Special Education or related field.
• Master’s Degree preferred.

Experience

• A minimum of 5 years of teaching experience in Special Education, preferably in adaptive or life skills programs.

Travel Requirements

• Travel between schools or district buildings required

Reports To: Director of Special Services/Principal / Clinical Coordinator

Terms of Employment: 180 school days, Professional Staff Contract

Evaluation: Completed annually by the Director of Special Services or their designee.

FLSA Status: Exempt

Note: The above job description reflects the general requirements necessary to describe the principal functions or responsibilities of the job identified and shall not be interpreted as a detailed description of all work requirements that may be inherent in the job, either at present or in the future.

Special Education > Behavior Specialist / EBD

Special Education > General Special Education

Special Education > Life Skills

Job Requirements

• At least 2 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• Bachelor degree preferred.

Contact Information

• Cynthia Bernstein , Director of Special Services
• District Office
• Phone: 207 778-9517
• Email: cbernstein@mtbluersd.org