Special Education Administrator (Elementary Grades Band)

About the role

The Special Education Grade Band Administrator role assumes the direct responsibility for the implementation and monitoring of SE IEP compliance and classroom instructional practices. This role acts as a model teacher and coach to help support quality classroom instruction.

Responsibilities

• Serve as an LEA and supporting the review and feedback cycle for all compliance and instructional best practices.
• Aid the Principal and grade band leadership team with scheduling students with disabilities (SWD) per their IEP, maximizing services provided to SWD by reviewing staff schedules, student schedules, and the master schedule.
• Ensure legal compliance with federal, state, and local guidelines related to IDEA and IEP implementation.
• Assist special education teachers and IEP Teams by analyzing student data, determining data collection processes, and providing support for progress monitoring.
• Provide instructional support to grade band staff through classroom observations, data analysis, modeling, coaching, and feedback.
• Plan, develop, and implement professional development related to Special Education Compliance and/or Instructional practices.
• Collaborate with district staff to support school staff in re-evaluation requirements and determinations related to federal, state, and local rules and regulations.
• Support grade band in executing the district process for consistently monitoring the progress of students' academic and behavioral interventions.
• Maintain compliance with all district, state, and federal guidelines and requirements.
• Attend IEPs, Student Support Team meetings, and monitor initial eligibilities as they are completed.
• Provide leadership and support to students, teachers, and families served in special education.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Special Education or related academic field; AND three (3) years of successful special education teaching experience OR equivalent combination of education and experience.
• At least one P-12 Special Education Certification in either Math or ELA Academic Content Area.
• SRT4 Certification in Special Education Adapted Certification Consultative (P-12).
• TKES/LKES credentialed.
• Clear Fingerprint/Background Check Required.

Qualifications

• Professional knowledge and proven use of effective teaching strategies.
• Strong desire to work with at-risk students and developing teachers.
• Ability to communicate with adults and student learners at all ability levels.
• Demonstrated ability to work with personal and confidential information.
• Ability to apply critical thinking skills in rendering solutions to various issues.
• Collaborate effectively with District and school personnel, the general public, and work with diverse groups of people.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Excellent communication skills both orally and in writing.
• Proficient in MS Excel, MS Word, and Outlook.
• Proficient in G Suite.
• Strong technology skills.
• Experience using search engines (internet) for research projects.
• Pass required background check.

Skills

• Must have professional knowledge and proven use of effective teaching strategies and professional knowledge of curriculum-based assessments.
• Strong desire to work with at-risk students and developing teachers.
• Ability to communicate with adults and student learners at all ability levels.
• Demonstrated ability to work with personal and confidential information.
• Ability to apply critical thinking skills in rendering solutions to various issues.
• Collaborate effectively with District and school personnel, the general public, and work with diverse groups of people.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Excellent communication skills both orally and in writing.
• Proficient in MS Excel, MS Word, and Outlook.
• Proficient in G Suite.
• Strong technology skills.
• Experience using search engines (internet) for research projects.
• Pass required background check.

Benefits

Not specified.

Pay

Not specified.

Schedule

This is a Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 4 PM, 5 Days/Week, primarily remote position.