Job Description

SPECIAL EDUCATION SUPPORT SPECIALIST

JOB GOAL

To assist the Director of Special Services in coaching and supporting Special Education Teachers to improve and enhance practice.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Current Arizona Special Education Certificate in Learning Disabilities.
• At least three years of teaching experience with excellent evaluations.
• Demonstrates knowledge of state and federal laws governing service delivery to special education students.
• Demonstrates knowledge and belief in the importance of standards-based IEP's.
• Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of National and Arizona State Standards.
• Views self as a learner and seeks professional challenges.
• Demonstrates leadership qualities and works comfortably with adults.
• Hold high expectations for her/himself and colleagues, as well as students.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development as evidenced by working with colleagues, attending and presenting at conferences, workshops, and classes.
• Demonstrates proficiency in communicating in a meaningful way with all stakeholders.
• Evidence of independent decision making skills.
• Evidence of collaborative skills.
• Evidence of leadership in delivery of professional development for teachers.
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsibilities are determined in part by the goals, objectives, and requirements for providing academic services to all learners.
• Work directly with special education teachers at assigned schools to develop effective instruction for the special education students.
• Model effective teaching practices for special education teachers.
• Work directly with special education teachers at assigned schools to ensure compliance of programs and documentation with State, Federal and District standards.
• Provide guidance and support to teachers with respect to behavioral interventions, classroom management, individualization of instruction and effecting grouping.
• Participates in designated training to improve knowledge base in general and special education to enhance skills for working with teachers of special education students.
• Supports district approaches towards special education, with a goal towards creating uniformity across the district in implementing "best practice" instructional methodology.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
• Positions in this class typically require: stooping, reaching, pulling, lifting, talking, seeing, and repetitive motions.
• Medium Work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

Knowledge of applicable Federal, state, county and city statutes, rules, regulations, policies and procedures.

Knowledge of applicable Cartwright School District and departmental policies and procedures.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

REPORTS TO: District Administrator

LOCATION: Districtwide

SUPERVISES: NA

CALENDAR: Teacher Calendar; As approved by the Governing Board

JOB CATEGORY: Certified

BEGINNING SALARY: Certified Salary Schedule; As approved by the Governing Board

BENEFITS: As approved by the Governing Board

FLSA STATUS: Exempt

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION: Until filled