Facilitator, Specialized Instruction
Facilitator, Specialized Instruction
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Job Description
Job Overview
Under the general supervision of the Office of Special Education the position of Specialized Instruction Facilitator assists teachers teacher assistants administrators and parents in developing knowledge in the area of special education; specifically specially designed instruction and supports compliant practices as outlined in the Regulations Governing Special Education Programs for Children with Disabilities in Virginia.
Roles and Responsibilities
- Coach and/or consult to build teacher capacity to provide specialized instruction in reading math social/emotional learning and executive functioning through modeling (which may include direct instruction to students) collaboration walkthroughs and constructive feedback.
- Provide targeted supports for new to profession special education teachers and staff newly trained in specially designed instructional strategies and interventions.
- Partner with school-based administration and licensed staff to support meaningful inclusion of students in their least restrictive environment.
- Collaborate and support staff to develop an Individualized Education Program (IEP) designed to promote student progress and access to the curriculum. Support staff in collecting and analyzing data to measure progress. Coach and/or consult with staff in determining an instructional match to meet student needs and build capacity of staff in communicating instructional match and data analysis during IEP meetings.
- Review and synthesize current research to support staff with implementation of evidence-based practices to meet the identified needs of students with disabilities.
- Collaborate with school-based and central office staff to design and deliver professional learning training and presentations for individual small group and large audiences on evidence-based practices in the areas of specially designed instruction in reading math social-emotional learning and executive functioning.
- Demonstrate excellent oral and written communication skills interpersonal skills and professional and personal characteristics necessary for working effectively with school personnel and members of the community.
Qualifications
- CollegiateProfessional License with endorsements in one or more areas of Special Education or a related field preferred; administrative endorsement and/or special education leadership certificate preferred.
- Strong knowledge of and experience with effective evidence-based instructional methodologies such as multisensory and/or structured instructional approaches.
- Knowledge of content curriculum methods and materials of specially designed instruction.
- Knowledge of Loudoun County Public Schools (LCPS) school division mission goals and organization preferred.
Physical Requirements
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job the employee is frequently required to sit; use hands to finger handle or feel objects tools or student supplies;
and reach with hands and arms. The employee is regularly required to see talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to stand walk and occasionally to run. Occasional movement of students by wheelchairs and other mechanical devices may be necessary. Occasional travel on student field trips may be necessary. The employee is occasionally required to stoop kneel crouch or bend and may be required to lift up to approximately 25 pounds.
Itinerant travel is required and the employee is frequently required to change locations and adapt to multiple environments across schools and offices. Ability to drive and navigate to multiple locations within a single day is required.
Reports to:Supervisor Special Education
FLSA Status:Exempt
Months/Days/Hours: 11 months/ 207 days/ 7 hours
Salary Level:Scale A/Licensed
Salary Scale: Work Eligible:No
Employment Type
Full-Time
