Elementary K-6 SpecialistFacilitator Special Education

Chandler, TX - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 5 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

CHANDLER UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT

Classification:Certified

Job Title:Special Education Specialist

Reports to: Site Administrator

Calendar:0222

Notification of Nondiscrimination
Notificación de Non Discriminación

Job Goal:

Duties associated with the role of Special EducationSpecialist align with compliance and communication within special education based upon provisions outlined in state and federal law (IDEA). This includes professional development addressing specialized instruction processes and procedures compliance with MET IEP 504 FBA BIP and data reporting procedures as well as the provision of FAPE. The facilitator serves as the liaison to assigned sites and assists special education staff in troubleshooting issues related to special education. Additionally evaluation of classified staff supporting the special education department is required. The Special Education Specialist is flexible and adaptable with proven skills in communication collaboration organization and time management.

Minimum Qualifications:

Masters degree in special education school counseling or school psychology
Knowledge of IDEA the provision of FAPE and the continuum of services in special education
Knowledge of instructional practices that support student centered learning
Minimum of 3 years of experience in a school setting
Current AZ Certification
Current AZ IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card
Ability to adjust based upon immediate needs

Preferred Qualifications:

Training and knowledge of e-IEP PRO
Prior experience in special education
Prior experience in leadership roles at the site and/or district level
Experience with conflict resolution mediation or cognitive coaching
Self-starter with proven ability to work independently as needed

Core Job Functions:

Provide support to district sites and special education teams to ensure complaint services and programming to meet the needs of identified students
Establish and promote ongoing communication and collaboration with site administration and special education staff
Assist staff in troubleshooting and resolving issues related to specialized supports for students

Confer with sites regarding special education procedures and compliance requirements
Address requests for site training and identify professional development needs
Remain current on research related to special education
Monitor compliance at assigned sites as related to IDEA 504 and ADE
Perform assigned duties related to other functions of the job

Core Values/Professional Qualities:

Excellence in all we do. No matter how large or small we value excellence in all parts of this organization. Excellence is a value a quality and our most important product.
Equity and fairness in all things. Education is the great leveler and we intend for all our students staff and patrons to have the opportunity tools and ability to succeed and excel.
Collaboration is an effective decision making model as well as an effective morale enhancing model.
Integrity is simply non-negotiable. Honesty integrity and reliability are the foundations of our organization.
Efficiency is the essence of being a good steward of public trust. We are supported by our community because we continually demonstrate our ability to produce the very best by carefully using the resources available.

Required Experience:

CHANDLER UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICTClassification:CertifiedJob Title:Special Education SpecialistReports to: Site AdministratorCalendar:0222Notification of NondiscriminationNotificación de Non DiscriminaciónJob Goal:Duties associated with the role of Special EducationSpecialist align with compliance an...