The following vacancy exists in Goshen Community Schools for the 2023-24 school year:

ECSEC

Clerical Service Support Facilitator

POSITION PURPOSE: Functions as an in-person facilitator for virtual and contracted special education services/evaluations. Works in conjunction with virtual and contracted providers, as well as ECSEC staff, to assist in the facilitation of activities such as: coordinating scheduling and communication among stakeholders, therapy services, special education evaluations, screenings, and/or case conferencing.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 

• • Engages in effective communication and collaboration with students, families, staff and virtual and contracted providers in the scheduling and facilitation of conferences, evaluations and services.
  • Assists ECSEC Staff (school psychologists, Speech and Language Pathologists, Behavior Resource Consultants) with evaluation/testing data and scheduling of meetings.
  • Prepares for the virtual/contracted facilitation of services as needed by: prepping materials, maintaining the physical environment, and managing students all under the guidance and direction of the virtual/contracted service provider and/or ECSEC staff.
  • Assists the virtual/contracted provider in providing appropriate individualized and/or group services to students as directed.
  • Monitors students participating in virtual and onsite services to ensure fidelity of implementation.
  • Implements behavioral strategies as identified in student’s individualized education plans (IEPs/SPs).
  • Records and summarizes data as directed by the virtual/contracted provider.
  • Maintains regular communication with the virtual/contracted service provider as appropriate for the services being provided.
  • Helps to facilitate communication and resolution of student issues and problems in concerts with families, staff, and virtual/contracted service providers.
  • Maintains confidentiality of student and staff information.
  • Utilizes a sensitive approach to student development, diversity, special population needs and multicultural issues.
  • Performs other duties as assigned by the director of Special Education to meet the particular needs of ECSEC.

REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below 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.

QUALIFICATIONS: 

• • High School diploma or equivalent and 60 hours of college credit or pass the Para-Pro examination.
  • Experience collaborating with colleagues, dealing with families and/or students from a diverse range of economic, social and ethnic backgrounds.
  • Previous experience working with children with special needs is preferred.
  • Ability to accurately record and summarize data as directed and to understand the individual needs of students identified in their individualized student plans and a willingness to participate in trainings as indicated.
  • Experience and/or familiarity with technological equipment, virtual learning platforms, and Microsoft or Google products (Google Docs, Google Meets, Google Sheets, etc.) preferred.
  • Ability to communicate verbally and in print effectively and thoughtfully with parents, staff, students and other stakeholders.
  • Ability to identify, research and resolve concerns through knowledge of special education programs and services.
  • Awareness of the need for sensitivity to the emotion related to meeting the needs of students with special needs and their families.

HOURS: 36 weeks; number of days per year varies (3-5 weekly); number of hours per week varies (20-40 hours)

WAGES AND BENEFITS: Wages and benefits are according to Board approved rates and Classified Handbook

APPLICATION PROCESS: In order to be considered, all applicants must have completed their on-line application at https://goshenschools.tedk12.com/hire/index.aspx

CURRENT GCS EMPLOYEES CLICK HERE

Please attach the following to your application:

• Letter of interest
• Up-to-date resume 

For questions regarding this position please contact:

Sarah Hickle, Executive Director

Elkhart County Special Education Cooperative

1216 S. Indiana Ave.; Door F

Goshen, IN 46526

shickle@staff.goshenschools.org

574-533-3151

The Goshen Community School's Board of School Trustees is an equal opportunity employer. Selection of the applicant will be made without reference to race, color, creed, sex, age, handicap, or national origin.

THE CLOSING DATE FOR RECEIVING APPLICATIONS IS: Until Filled