Exceptional Learning Support Specialist

Essential Job Functions

• Advocate for the needs of students with disabilities within the Catholic school system, supporting school staff in these efforts.
• Help schools find and access professional development resources on exceptional learning topics, including strategies for working with students with various disabilities.
• Provide Diocesan-wide professional development sessions as needed and offer individual coaching and support to teachers and school staff, empowering them to better serve exceptional learners.
• Aid schools in designing and implementing comprehensive programs for students with exceptional learning needs.
• Support schools in understanding psycho-educational data to develop appropriate classroom strategies and accommodations.
• Aid schools in determining appropriate testing accommodations for Diocesan required assessments.
• Research and recommend resources and tools to assist students with exceptional learning needs, ensuring schools have access to the latest and most effective support.
• Aid schools in accessing services for exceptional learners through local education agencies, as well as state and federal programs.
• Aid schools in working with public school districts on IDEA compliance and related issues.
• Serve as a collaborative member of the Catholic Schools Office team.
• Lead school support personnel meetings throughout the year.
• Collaborate with Catholic Schools Office personnel in the development of the annual professional development conferences.
• Support the Catholic Schools Office initiatives and programs as needed.

Additional Job Functions

• Performs any other job-related duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities Required

• Active, practicing Catholic in full communion with the Catholic Church.
• Strong understanding of both private and public-school systems, particularly in the context of exceptional learning.
• Experience working with children with disabilities and knowledge of IDEA regulations.
• Experience providing professional development to teachers and administrators.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Ability to travel to various Diocesan schools as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

• Certified in Special Education in Arizona or another state.

Physical Demands

• This is largely a sedentary role; however, some filing is required.

Reasonable Accommodation

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Additional Information

IMPORTANT: THIS IS A DIOCESAN POSITION. ALL QUALIFIED CANDIDATES INTERESTED MUST APPLY THROUGH THE DIOCESE OF PHOENIX EMPLOYMENT PORTAL USING THIS LINK: https://dphx.org/job_post/exceptional-learning-support-specialist/