Special Education Lead Facilitator - Building AGES/CES

Position Purpose

The purpose of this position is to work with the District Special Education Coordinator and Building Administration to ensure compliant practices and support effective teaching and learning for students with disabilities.

Essential Functions

• Establish a rapport and assist parents/guardians of students with disabilities with understanding due process guidelines/paperwork/IDEA Parents Rights
• Maintain accurate special education records and information
• Monitor due process paperwork for accuracy and compliance
• Maintain special education files electronically
• Monitor caseloads/numbers and per period numbers
• Coordinate completion of annual parent surveys/annual special education and DESE required reports
• Submit accurate High Cost/warm body counts/staffing reports
• Support building administration
• Aid building administration and counselors with ensuring accurate data used for class course requests and scheduling
• Participate in schools crisis response teams
• Aid building staff with Pre-Kindergarten transitions (Elementary School), building to building transitions and Transition Planning (Secondary School)
• Work with special education staff, school counselors, district transition specialist and district curriculum specialists to ensure student schedules and groupings align with special education services, IEP goals, and transition plans
• Work with special education teachers to continually review progress monitoring data and ensure data is reported in the district spreadsheet by established due dates
• Collaborate with District Special Education Leadership to enlist support for teachers who need assistance in curriculum, instruction, and transition planning
• Attend Sped required training/meetings
• Aid with Special Education PLC Meetings
• Aid building administration/testing coordinator with administration of standardized testing and alternative testing
• Aid administration with development of schedules for special education paraprofessionals within the building
• Support new special education teachers
• Assist with dissemination of information from District Special Education Office/Central Office
• Provide trainings on Special Education issues including: IEPs, electronic records, accommodations/modifications, and due process compliance
• Meet with District Special Education Leadership on a scheduled basis
• Assist campus staff with instructional resources, materials and training needed for their classroom assignment
• Aid campus psych examiner with MDRs, dispute resolution and behavior support

Additional Duties

• Performs other related tasks as assigned by the School Principal, District Special Education Leadership and other Central Office Administrators as designated by the Superintendent.

Equipment

Uses standard office equipment such as personal computers, printer, copy and fax machines, and telephone.

Travel Requirements

Travels to school buildings and professional meetings as required.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Knowledge of state and federal special education laws, rules and guidelines
• Knowledge and skills in completing special education due process paperwork
• Successful special education teaching experience, preferred
• Evidence of strong organizational skills
• Evidence of strong oral and written communication skills
• Proficient in basic computer programs (Google Suite) needed for successful job performance (others could include APSCN, TRIAND, eSchool, special education software)
• Knowledge and skills in leading collaborative team meetings as part of the PLC process
• Knowledge and skills in the implementation of Universal Design for Learning, Differentiated Instruction, Scaffolding, High Leverage Practices, and other inclusive supports
• Successful experience in supporting and coaching adult learners

Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards

Works in standard office and school building environments

Certification/License

Arkansas State Certification as teacher in an area that meets the position’s essential duties and responsibilities

Education

Degree in Special Education or related field; MSE/Admin preferred

Experience

Successful prior teaching experience for the appropriate grade level is a plus.

FLSA Status

Exempt