26/27 SY Exceptional Student Services

TITLE: Exceptional Student Services (ESS) Specialist REPORTS TO: Director of Exceptional Student Services FLSA: Exempt SUPERVISES: Does not supervise others GRADE: Certified WORK CALENDAR: 222 FTE: 1.0 Approved Date REVISED DATE: SUMMARY: Provide instructional support to teachers to advance the use of specialized instructional strategies and promote achievement for special education students. Essential Duties And Responsibilities Provide professional and technical program knowledge to include the planning, organization and implementation of special education compliance and regulatory requirementsProvide recommendations to staff with regard to special education programs and related services in accordance with P.L. 94-142, P.L. 99-457, and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, F.E.R.P.A., and Arizona State Statutes, Rules and Regulations and judicial decisionsProvide recommendations to staff with regard to gifted education programs and related services in accordance with P.L. 15-203, 15-761, 15-763, 15-1201, and 15-779Research and provide professional development to staff in federal and state laws and district policies governing special education through multiple modalitiesAssist department staff in developing, implementing, and maintaining a district program of induction and support for new teachersServe as project leader for various department projects and programsProvide ongoing instructional coaching to special education teachers and staffProvide guidance in support of IEP/504 teams in the preparation and facilitation of high profile meetingsAssist staff in developing special education master schedule by applying appropriate mappingEstablish and maintain good rapport with students, employees, community members and vendorsMaintain a high level of ethical behavior and confidentialityPerform other job related duties as assigned To perform the job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The qualifications for this job description are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Education/Certification Bachelor's degree or higher in Special Education or related fieldValid Arizona teaching certificateObtain and maintain a valid Arizona Identity Verified Prints (IVP) Fingerprint Clearance Card (AZ IVP FPCC) Experience Five (5) years teaching experience Abilities Read, interpret and analyze general business documents, government regulations, and technical proceduresCreate and write reports, business correspondence, procedure manuals and various written communicationCommunicate with large and small groups and respond to questions from parents, students, employees and community membersApply mathematical concepts such as percentages, fractions, and ratios to practical situationsProblem solve practical problems and a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization existsInterpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule formKnowledge of Federal and state laws regulating special education servicesKnowledge of IDEA and ADA laws and regulations Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representatives of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this job, employee is frequently required to sit, talk, and hear. The employee occasionally will stand and walk. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hand and arms. Employee will frequently interact with the public and other staff members. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision. Working Conditions The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet. The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the American’s with Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed by this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned. The Dysart Unified School District is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer in compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Civil Rights Act Title VII of 1972, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990. Dysart Unified School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability or age in employment or in any of its educational programs or in the provisions of benefits and services to students.