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Pawtucket, RI - USA

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1 Vacancy

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IEP Program SpecialistSUMMARY:Pawtucket is seeking a special educator skilled in the management and coordination of special educationservices mandates and timelines at the building level. This special educator will oversee all specialeducation documents to ensure documents and timelines meet compliance with IDEA ability in positive communication with parents and other members of the IEP Teamis a must. This position may also include special education classroom support and case management services with a DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Support to building principals special education administration special educators related service providers community partners and general educators in the area of special educationServes as a team leader to support compliance to RI Special Education Regulations and IDEA Tracks and creates reports to support compliance timelines in regards to annual IEPs evaluations initial IEPs new referrals IEP reviews manifestation hearings and placement leadership and support to special educators and related service providers with IEP writing through feedback to ensure quality of IEPs. Present and develop Professional Development and PLCs agendas at the building levelAssist principals with scheduling and caseloads of the special education departmentAssist Special Education Administration with ESY packets data meetings and submissions in a timely mannerDisseminate all communication from the Special Education Administration office to support teachers special education staff and familiesSupport principals with all testing accommodations including RICAS NGSA Access special education staff with Power School Skyward and other appropriate district platformsComplete education evaluations as assigned which may include community partners such as out-of-district schools private schools and other requests for evaluationsServe as a liaison between the school district and external agencies. Case Management responsibilities and IEP development of students on the caseloadSupport special education students within the general education settingFacilitate the development review and revision of IEPs ensuring they are individualized measurable and aligned with student needs. Track student progress toward IEP goals and provide data-driven reports. Implements specially designed instruction to students with IEPsEnsures compliance with RI Special Education Regulation and IDEA timelinesCoordinates and supports 3-year re-evaluations and other required evaluations that are needed to support students on the KNOWLEDGEABLE OF:Common Core State Standards Essential Elements RICAS ACCESS Alternate ACCESS and Alternate AssessmentIDEA MTSS State and Federal RegulationsPolicies and procedures of the Pawtucket School Department and the Rhode Island Department of EducationAssessment administration and use both formative and summativeState and Federal Regulations as related to timelines for evaluations and IEPs complianceSpecialized instruction and servicesSKILLED AT: Public speaking; writing; listening; problem-solving; dispute resolution and providing direction; Working with individuals and groups; Research and data analysis; Interpersonal skills; Teaching and presenting;Use of instructional technology;Observing and understanding effective teaching techniques; Being innovative and working with little direction;Leadership; Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of of or ability to obtain a valid drivers license;The position requires a RI Certification as a Special Education Teacher in addition to Early Childhood Teacher Elementary Teacher or Secondary Teacher depending on assignment;A Bachelors Degree from an accredited college or QUALIFICATIONS:Minimum of three years of teaching experience Experience in working with students from urban areaExperience working with students with variety of disabilities including students with behavioral/social/emotional challengesProficient at entering data and necessary documents into Skyward and Power SchoolDemonstrated compliance with meeting and paperwork mandatesDemonstrated expertise in writing accurate and quality IEPsExperience with diversity inclusivity and cultural responsivenessSuccessful experience PSD benefits package; 184-day contractSalary range is dependent on step level and degree attainment levelTHIS JOB SPECIFICATION SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED TO IMPLY THAT THESE REQUIREMENTS ARE THE EXCLUSIVE STANDARDS OF THE POSITION. INCUMBENTS MAY BE REQUIRED TO FOLLOW ANY OTHER INSTRUCTIONS AND TO PERFORM ANY OTHER RELATED DUTIES AS MAY BE REQUIRED BY THE SUPERVISOR.

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