Class Code: 01022

IOWA DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES –

HUMAN RESOURCES ENTERPRISE

EDUCATION SUPERVISOR

DEFINITION

Supervises and performs professional level work in an education program at a state institution; performs related work as required.

The Work Examples and Competencies listed are for illustrative purposes only and not intended to be the primary basis for position classification decisions.

WORK EXAMPLES

Supervises and evaluates the work of Educators, Education Assistants, and Education Aides; effectively recommends personnel actions related to selection, disciplinary procedures, performance, leaves of absence, grievances, work schedules and assignments, and administers personnel and related policies and procedures.

Instructs students to advance an understanding of academic or vocational subjects or to realize development abilities.

Assists in the planning, coordination, and direction of an education program to relieve the Administrator by conducting staff meetings, attending administrative meetings, relaying and interpreting policies, procedures and instructions, consulting with educational specialists, exploring funding sources, reviewing curriculum and new instructional material, scheduling classes, and arranging for appropriate staffing.

Coordinates or directs education projects such as work-study or vocational guidance programs, segments of a larger academic/vocational program, or a small education program to achieve goals for students by defining program objectives, developing resource materials, and by coordinating various aspects of the program such as transportation and vocational program sponsors in the community.

Identifies barriers to individual student's educational goals and determines appropriate educational placement and programming.

Prepares specialized or individualized learning devices or projects by devising or adapting curriculum, lesson plans, behavioral objectives, and learning center activities.

Participates on treatment teams to provide information and recommendations concerning education level, abilities, and needs; interprets educational data and testing information, assesses and presents educational plans or objectives and evaluates available community resources considered in placement planning.

COMPETENCIES REQUIRED

Knowledge of the principles of education.

Knowledge of supervisory techniques.

Knowledge of current teaching methods and techniques.

Knowledge of human behavior, child psychology, human growth and development.

Knowledge of the function and philosophy of the facility and contributing treatment philosophies.

Knowledge of child development.

Ability to plan, direct, coordinate, assign and supervise the work of subordinates.

Ability to evaluate the effect of education goals to overall treatment plans and objectives.

Ability to incorporate innovations in the education field or discoveries about the learning process to teaching methods and techniques.

Ability to select appropriate materials to fit the learning capabilities of students.

Ability to use and interpret education testing material.

Ability to use audio/visual equipment.

Displays high standards of ethical conduct. Exhibits honesty and integrity. Refrains from theft-related, dishonest or unethical behavior.

Works and communicates with internal and external clients and customers to meet their needs in a polite, courteous, and cooperative manner. Committed to quality service.

Displays a high level of initiative, effort and commitment towards completing assignments efficiently. Works with minimal supervision. Demonstrates responsible behavior and attention to detail.

Responds appropriately to supervision. Makes an effort to follow policy and cooperate with supervisors.

Aligns behavior with the needs, priorities and goals of the organization.

Encourages and facilitates cooperation, pride, trust, and group identity. Fosters commitment and team spirit.

Expresses information to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information. Listens to others and responds appropriately.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Experience equal to two years of professional teaching in addition to meeting teaching certification requirements established by the Iowa Department of Education including completion of an early childhood, elementary or secondary program of teacher preparation;

OR

an equivalent combination of education and experience substituting thirty semester (or equivalent) hours of graduate level coursework in an educational field for one year of the required work experience to a maximum substitution of two years.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Designated positions in the job class require applicants to obtain the required Chauffeurs License and endorsements within a period of time as determined by the appointing authority at the time of hire.

Effective Date: 5/00 DGL