LEAD SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER

Job Description

SUMMARY/GOAL OF POSITION

The provision of effective instructional support services which creates optimal educational opportunities for students that we serve.

REPORTS TO

• Superintendent

QUALIFICATIONS

:

• Valid Alabama Teacher's certificate with an endorsement in Special Education
• Minimum of (5) five years teaching experience in Special Education
• Master's degree in specific exceptionality
• Experience in the full range of severity levels and service delivery modes
• Team leadership experience, preferably
• Knowledge of effective strategies for academic and behavior interventions
• Word processing/computer experience and knowledge of assistive technology devices for students with special needs.

ESSENTIAL TASK OF THE POSITION

: ( Illustrative, not inclusive )

• Assesses students' needs and develops individualized Education Plans.
• Monitors and updates IEPs as needed.
• Trains and supports teacher assistants/paras for students with disabilities.
• Cooperates with other professionals to coordinate services for students.
• Assist teachers with the implementation of appropriate classroom accommodations and modifications.
• Assist individual students or teachers with the use of assistive technology and adaptive devices.
• Assist with coordination of the local school process for the identification and referral of students for special education services.
• Support building LEA in determining student accommodations, referral, eligibility, placement, and individual program development.
• Complies with local, state, and federal regulations regarding Special Education records, reports, and services.
• Cooperates with teachers, counselors, therapists, and other school personnel in the provision of effective educational services to students.
• Provides information, consultation, and assistance to regular classroom teachers, as needed.
• Maintains frequent and substantive communication with parents.
• Cooperates in all teacher regulations and responsibilities in the local school.
• Cooperates in all central office regulations and responsibilities.
• Monitor District and Special Education Platform; collects and analyzes reports, and data trends to ensure annual compliance (E.g., Evaluation, IEPs, Progress Monitoring, Student Rosters, etc.).
• Serve as an instructional coach to special education teachers modeling and providing feedback lesson plan feedback to help teachers develop and meet individual student IEP goals and academic growth.
• Monitor Special Education academic platforms and student and teacher usage of research-based supplemental resources.
• Conduct needed training for specific school teams or individuals.
• Provides data for tracking system for Special Education (E.g. Attendance, Supplemental Program usage, and State and Local Assessments, etc.)
• Follows the requisition process as it relates to making purchases with federal grants and local funds.
• Follows the Alabama Educator Code of Ethics.
• Coordinate and collaborate with related service personnel and monitors referrals, evaluations, and school-based services.
• Collaborates with the District Assessment Coordinator to ensure all students with disabilities receive accommodations as provided for by their IEP in local and state assessments.
• Attend all district-level Special Education professional development.
• Coordinates Special Education Transportation services.
• Attend approved teacher conferences or training related to the position to stay current with best practices and knowledge of Alabama federal and state regulations.
• Monitor the Extended School Year (ESY) program and services.
• Monitor year-end activities and ensure that teachers complete all required paperwork to meet compliance (E.g. Grades, IEP, Progress Monitoring, Special Programs, etc.).
• Monitor teachers and oversee that student records are current with up-to-date reports and documents that meet compliance.
• Monitor and oversees Special Education technology devices to ensure they are functioning properly (E.g., headphones, chrome books, carts, etc.).
• Provide briefings to the Superintendent regarding school data, teacher needs, and observations.
• Give input for needed departmental resources.
• Monitor teachers to ensure they are submitting lesson plans in accordance with their schools schedule.
• Monitor Job Coach and assess and ensure the program meets state requirements (E.g. Transition program marketing, job placements, job training, etc).
• Monitor teachers PLC attendance.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Superintendent.

TERM OF EMPLOYMENT

• 12 months

SALARY:

• Appropriate Salary Schedule