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EXCEPTIONAL STUDENT EDUCATION PROGRAM SPECIALIST QUALIFICATIONS

(1) Master's Degree from an accredited educational institution. (2) Certification in at least one area of Exceptional Education. (3) Minimum of five (5) years successful teaching experience in exceptional student education.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of current trends and research in exceptional education; issues related to exceptional education curriculum and instructional techniques; rules, regulations, statutes, policies, special programs, and procedures affecting disabled individuals. Knowledge of and ability to use student database systems. Ability to provide consultation and advice to teachers, parents, principals, and District staff on exceptional education policies, procedures, rules, regulations, and laws. Ability to organize and conduct meetings, to provide conflict resolutions, to communicate, plan and disseminate precise information and interpretations of technical issues related to exceptional education.

REPORTS TO

Director of Exceptional Student Education

JOB GOAL

To assist the Director in providing and evaluating programs, curriculum, and staff development activities designed to ensure a free and appropriate public education for all students with disabilities.

SUPERVISES

N/A

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

All tasks/duties assigned by the immediate supervisor/administrator to include but not limited to the following: (1) Comply with all State and Board Policy Safety Requirements. (2) Provides educational coaching with their designated/assigned educational staff. (3) Uses on-going, practice-based coaching to help teachers set goals, observe goals, and provide specific feedback in a timely manner to educational staff. (4) Assist in the assessment, coordination, and delivery of training for school-based personnel related to needs of exceptional students (5) Assist the Director in facilitating and coordinating, when appropriate, information for response to fact finding inquiries, mediation, or complaints. (6) Facilitate in the gathering of appropriate documentation for program compliance monitoring, to ensure essential and adequate funding for Exceptional Education programs. (7) Assist school personnel (including ESE and non-ESE) and parents with effective problem- solving, as related to students with disabilities and continually projecting a positive image of the educational services available to students in our District. Board Approved July 21, 1998 Amendment Board Approved April 15, 2003, September 15, 2026 G1 EXCEPTIONAL

STUDENT EDUCATION PROGRAM SPECIALIST

(Continued) (8) Facilitate in the dissemination and discussion of program updates, regulation changes and/or modifications, current research and/or technical assistance information to appropriate School District personnel. Attend exceptional education and student support service technical assistance meetings. (9) Provide the following for new teachers in the exceptional education program training relating to exceptional education procedures, District procedures, and exemplary practice; assistance on an as-needed basis during meetings, parent conferences, staffing decisions, etc. (10) Assist the Director in the oversight of procedural safeguards and due process. (11) Research policies and regulations relating to exceptional education and exceptional student support services. (12) Assist the school and District with improvement initiatives through on-going review of documents, needs assessments, and technical assistance, including, but not limited to, School Board policies, and all forms utilized in the District relating to students with exceptional needs. (13) Develop and update appropriate handbooks, guides, and manuals for District use. (14) Attend and facilitate school-based IEP meetings, parent conference meetings, and manifestation hearings as needed. (15) Assist the Director in preparing all necessary State and federal plans and reports, as well as pursuing appropriate grant acquisition initiatives. (16) Facilitate on-going parental and community involvement in exceptional education initiatives. (17) Assist in the data collection to determine District needs for additional personnel. (18) Assist instructional personnel with planning and implementing instruction. (19) Coordinate textbook adoption for exceptional education students. (20) Review and select materials, to include print, technology, and media. (21) Assist schools with review of textbooks, materials, when appropriate.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Light Work:

Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds of force as frequently as needed to move objects.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

Instructional Salary Schedule 10 Month (196 days) 7.75 hours per day

EVALUATION

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy on evaluation of personnel. Board Approved July 21, 1998 Amendment Board Approved April 15, 2003, September 15, 2026