Special Education Program Specialist
Special Education Program Specialist
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Job Description
Job Description:
Facilitate and coordinate activities related to the admission review and dismissal process and services for students with disabilities.
Qualifications:
Education/Certification:
Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university
Valid Texas Special Education certificate
Special Knowledge/Skills:
Effective and positive communication and interpersonal skills
Strong team-building skills
Extensive knowledge of special education rules and regulation
Ability to interpret policy procedures and data
Superior organization skills
Ability to adjust to change in a positive manner
Ability to use Microsoft word excel and other data based programs
Experience:
Previousspecial education experience required
Major Responsibilities and Duties:
Schedules and prepares paperwork for all Admission Review and Dismissal (ARD committee meetings. Schedules ARD staffings and ARD meetings with the appropriate required staff members.
Collaboration with the special education staff to ensure that appropriate ARD paperwork has been completed prior to ARD meetings (PLAAFP measurable goals and objectives AU supplements Behavior Intervention Plans transition parts of the ARD including verifying their 4 year graduation plan and STAAR testing information.
Ensures all required documents and supplemental forms are reviewed and included in the ARD paperwork. Ensures ARD meetings are held within timeline
Make recommendations to the ARD committee when necessary for educational programming based on students goals needed services and federal/state/district requirements.
Collaborate with the elementary instructional specialist for issued related to student services.
Collaborate with the compliance officer to ensure documents are provided to the day after the ARD meetings.
Collaborate with the PEIMS clerk to inform her of all changes to a students PEIMS status.
Collaborate with the campus testing coordinator to ensure students take the correct STAAR assessment with the current accommodations.
Take the deliberations during the ARD meting and read them to the committee and the conclusion of the ARD meeting.
Maintains a positive and effective relationship with supervisors Principals colleagues and parents. Communicates professionally and effectively with supervisors Principals colleagues and parents. Is visible and readily accessible to the Principal staff and parents.
Participates in professional development activities to improve skills related to the job assignment.
Be the Special Education team leader and collaborate with the special education staff in order to facilitate effective IEP for students academic behavior and social success at Arrow Academy.
Performs other duties as assigned by the Director of Special Education.
Working Conditions:
Ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written) interpret policy procedure and data related to special education.
Maintain emotional control under stress
Ability to proficiently manage multiple tasks simultaneously
Occasional travel occasional prolonged hours and occasional lifting of 30 lbs. or more.
Reports to the campus Principal and the Director of Special Education. Evaluation to be by the Director of Special Education in collaboration with the campus principal.
Salary:Commensurate
Position Type: Full-Time
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
