Instructional Strategist/IEP Coordinator, Grades K-5
Job Goal
The Instructional Strategist works as part of a team of colleagues to evaluate, consult and provide evaluation/treatment services to school-aged children. The Instructional Strategist, as a member of the IEP team, performs assessments and provides consultation services to staff for children ages 3-22. The Instructional Strategist ensures that the services meet the requirements of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act (IDEA) of 2004 as set forth in the Maine Department of Education Regulations Chapter 101.
Performance Responsibilities
Ensures the implementation of the District's mission and goals
Promotes a positive environment and interacts in a positive manner with colleagues, parents, students, and visitors
Recognizes urgency; can distinguish between the urgent and important vs. merely urgent, and acts accordingly
RtI/MTSS: Having knowledge of Response to Intervention/Multi-tiered Systems of Support strategies and best practices
Aiding teachers in examining teaching practices to effectively meet the needs of all students and prevent unnecessary referrals to special education
Consulting with regular education and special education teachers around scientifically based researched instructional strategies and methodologies
Guiding and supporting district pre-referral teams to provide information and expertise on Response to Intervention (RtI)
Providing instructional guidance and leadership within MSAD#17 schools
Section 504
Having knowledge of Section 504 regulations and procedures
Supervising the case management of Section 504 Plans
Consulting and collaborating with staff to monitor progress and utilize data of students in the pre-referral process
Special Education
Having knowledge of Chapter 101 (MUSER) special education regulations
Facilitating and chairing Individual Education Plan (IEP) meetings
Assisting in the supervision and evaluation process of educational technicians
Completing academic evaluations and classroom observations for the IEP referral process
Presenting academic and behavioral data
Collaborating with administrators on structures within the schools
Mentoring probationary special education staff
Case managing out-of-district students
Participating in committees and/or meetings that the Director or Principals deem necessary
Assisting case managers to develop and maintain a system of data collection
Mentoring, collaborating, and providing expertise and coaching to improve classroom management strategies
Monitoring special education timelines and paperwork
Participating in child find responsibilities
Evaluation
Anual Performance Review