Primary Purpose:

This position reports to the Director of Special Education and Campus Principal. Work involves acting as a liaison with District Special Education Coordinator, Campus Administrator, Teachers and Parents.  Good communication skills as well as possessing an ability to work with timelines are imperative. Applicant must have working knowledge of state and federal guidelines in regard to servicing special education students.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

Bachelors Degree

Special Education Teaching Certification

Special Knowledge/Skills:

Knowledge of federal and state special education law

Understanding of the individual needs of special needs students

Ability to communicate with all levels of special needs students and their parents

Ability to implement policy and procedures

Ability to interpret data

Ability to manage budget and personnel

Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills

Experience:

Classroom teaching in an inclusion or co-teaching environment preferred

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

1. Participate in the evaluation process of Special Education students and staff to the extent required by the building principal and the Executive Director of Special Education and Student Services.
2. Compilation of student data regarding special education students’ efforts.
3. Staffing with administrators, special education teachers, assessment personnel, and general education teachers to determine best practice for all students.
4. Reviewing and constructing ARD/IEP paperwork. eSped expertise preferred as this is the software currently being utilized within the District.
5. Writing deliberations for documentation of student IEP’s.
6. Coordinating scheduling of ARD’s with District scheduling secretary.
7. Familiarity with FERPA requirements concerning dissemination of student records and information.
8. Communicating with parents on ongoing basis regarding students’ progress or lack thereof.
9. Working cohesively with Special Programs Director, Counselors, and Special Education Director.
10. Documenting contact with various parties through email, phone conversation or paperwork.

Other

11. Other duties as assigned. 

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Supervise Special Education staff on campus.

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment including personal computer and peripherals

Posture: Prolonged sitting; occasional bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, twisting

Motion: Repetitive hand motions, frequent keyboarding and use of mouse

Lifting: Occasional light lifting and carrying (under 15 pounds)

Environment: Frequent districtwide travel; occasional statewide travel

Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress