Certified - Secondary - Special Education
Job Number 2300261401
Start Date
Open Date 03/29/2023
Closing Date
JOB SUMMARY

The Teacher on Special Assignment will act as a liaison between assigned schools and the Special Education department. The teacher will collaborate with assigned schools to ensure compliance with the Part 200 Regulations and improve programming and instructional delivery for students with disabilities.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Undergraduate or Graduate degree in Special Education
• Five years successful years of teaching experience in Special Education, preferably in a PreK-12 public education setting is recommended.
• Specific experience in the interpretation and implementation of federal and state legislation and guidelines governing education and the IEP process.
• Documented experience and participation in the IEP process.
• Knowledge of current trends and research in Special Education
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
• Excellent oral, written communication and presentation skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Word computer applications and IEP Direct
• Ability to use effective public relations, interpersonal, organizational skills for the successful implementation of special education and related services

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES: ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Collaborates with assigned buildings to ensure timely completion of evaluations and reports to the CSE
• Serve as a liaison with parents and guardians
• Maintain accurate class lists for assigned schools and programs
• Ensure IEP development in assigned schools is in accordance with NYSED mandates
• Inform and assist buildings with implementation of Part 200 Regulations
• Assist schools with designing and maintaining processes and procedures around the local Committee on Special Education
• Ensure all CSE processes are in alignment with NYSED and Federal mandates and requirements
• Work with schools to schedule and coordinate CSE meetings
• Provide professional development to schools around IEP development, use of IEP Direct program, etc.
• Provide instructional coaching to Special Education teachers
• Update department administration as to the status of current initiatives in each building
• Works closely with schools to provide guidance and direction around Special Education compliance, programming, and supports for individual students
• Work with Behavior Support Specialist to design behavior plans for individual students and classrooms
• Act as liaison with other educational facilities and agencies such as BOCES, day treatment, mental health agencies
• Address the needs of parents and provide guidance and support with respect to Special Education services
• Support District and Department initiatives

The above is intended to describe the essential content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements.

Special Education Liaisons are provided with 20 days of per diem pay which must be scheduled at the permission of the Director of Special Education between July 1 st and the opening of schools. Ten of the twenty days must be scheduled during the last two weeks of summer.
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