Job Description

This is an hourly position that occurs during the school day- 18 hours per week, $30 per hour

JOB SUMMARY: Oversee special education teachers on IEP compliance by providing training and support on procedures and implementation of Individualized Education Program (IEPs), as outlined in Policy 2419 and IDEA.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum of a Bachelor's degree and special education or a related certification required
• Special education teaching experience preferred
• Knowledge and experience of Policy 2419 and its implementation
• Use of the online IEP system

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Provide professional development and support on procedures and implementation of IEP as outline in Policy 2419 and IDEA.
• Attend eligibility meetings, complete team documents, and facilitate discussion.
• Provide assistance to case managers in all aspects of cases management: use of computer systems for the special education process, verification of services, eligibility, IEP development and implementation, including transition plans, progress reporting, and parent communication.
• Coordinate with student's special education team to ensure all documents are completed in a timely manner (according to federal, state, local, and school policies and procedures).
• Ensure IEPs are developmentally appropriate, curriculum/standards -based, strength based, and relevant to individual students
• Maintain a high level of knowledge regarding developing special education issues such as changes in federal and local special education policy

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to reach, stand, walk, lift, grasp, write, talk, hear, see, use technology such as computers and multimedia equipment, and use repetitive motions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may frequently lift and/or move at least 10 pounds of materials. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as to read handwritten or typed material, the ability to adjust focus. The position requires the individual to meet multiple demands from several people and interact with the public and other staff members.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Most commonly, the educational setting is indoors with outdoor settings for recess and field trip activities. The noise level in the work environment is low to moderate (20-60dB). Exceptions include gymnasiums as well as vocational/technical laboratories where the noise levels may be moderate to loud (60-90 dB).

The information contained in the job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of duties performed by this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned by the Superintendent or his/her designee.

The employee shall remain free of any alcohol or non-prescribed drugs while in the workplace. Alcohol and controlled substances which effect employee productivity, safety, or judgment in the workplace will not be tolerated.