Watson Chapel School District is Hiring a Special Education Designee K-12 Near Bluff, AR
Special Education DesigneeSummaryThe primary function of the Special Education Designee is to provide support and services outlined in the standards legally and professionally and support an organizational framework efficiently and appropriately within the special education programs including students with exceptional educational needs. Under the Direction of the LEA Supervisor, the Special Education Designee is responsible for assisting with the implementation and maintenance of the school aged Special Education programs and services in conformance to district, state, and federal objectives and laws; planning, designing, and implementing all phases of service provided by the Special Education staff, including, but not limited to 504 and Due Process. The Special Education Designee will assist with the planning, development, organization, management, implementation of all programs, and compliance with all laws, regulations, and state and district procedures.The Designee is the onsite representative of the LEA Supervisor. Reports ToDistrict LEA Supervisor / 504 District Coordinator Contract Days200 SalaryTo be determined by salary schedule RequiredEducation, Experience, Skills, and Certification
Five (5) years’ experience in special education with experience in the classroom
Valid special education credential
Ability and comfort in working in a fast-paced environment with a demonstrated ability to be flexible
Excellent analytical and data-based decision-making skills
Strong customer service orientation in approach to working with teachers, school administrators, and families
Preferred
Master’s Degree minimum of Bachelor’s Degree
Valid Education Specialist Teaching credential
Physical Demands
Requires the ability to communicate effectively using speech, vision, and hearing
Requires the use of hands for simple grasping and fine manipulations
Requires the ability to lift, carry, push or pull light weights
General Competencies
Positive attitude - Optimistic, team-first attitude displayed at all times
Relationship Building - Ability to effectively build relationships with students, parents, and co-workers
Accountability - Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions
Accuracy - Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly
Oral Communication - Ability to clearly and appropriately articulate sounds and effectively communicate with others using the spoken word
Written Communication - Ability to clearly, appropriately, and concisely communicate with others in writing
Diversity Oriented - Ability to work effectively with people regardless of their age, gender, race, ethnicity, religion, or job type
Creative - Ability to think in such a way as to produce a new concept or idea
Energetic - Ability to work at a sustained pace and produce quality work
Enthusiastic - Ability to bring energy to the performance of a task
Ethical - Ability to demonstrate conduct conforming to a set of values and accepted standards
Friendly - Ability to exhibit a cheerful demeanor toward others
Honesty / Integrity - Ability to be truthful and be seen as credible in the workplace
Initiative - Ability to make decisions or take actions to solve a problem or reach a goal
Interpersonal - Ability to get along well with a variety of personalities and individuals
Judgment - The ability to formulate a sound decision using the available information
Loyal - The trait of feeling a sense of duty to the employer
Organized - Possessing the trait of being organized or following a systematic method of performing a task
Patience - Ability to act calmly under stress and strain, and of not being hasty or impetuous
Punctuality - Ability to report to work on time on a day-to-day basis
Regular attendance - Exhibiting regular attendance in order to perform duties in a satisfactory manner
Reliability - The trait of being dependable and trustworthy
Responsible - Ability to be held accountable or answerable for one’s conduct
Tactful - Ability to show consideration for and maintain good relations with others
Working Under Pressure - Ability to complete assigned tasks under stressful situations
Primary Performance Duties & Responsibilities
Assist in the coordination and supervision of the day-to-day operation of special education programs
Assist in evaluating students and placing them in appropriate programs
Assist with the development, placement, implementation and evaluation of programs and services for students with disabilities
Schedule and Facilitate all student service conferences with the exception of Annual Review conferences
Recommend changes and/or modifications to various special education programs
Recommend materials, approaches, and methodology to teachers of students with special education needs
Assess the needs for staff development and provide the LEA Supervisor with recommendations regarding professional training on specific education and other topics as needed
Provide in-service for staff on special education topics
Collaborate and communicate special education with regular education when appropriate
Serve as a liaison between special or regular education teachers and with external agencies involved in programming for individual children with disabilities
Assist in the planning, supporting, developing, and teaching of students who need special services in a program
Facilitate 504 conferences
Coordinate 504 services
Collaborate with the District Testing Coordinator to assess the students with Individual Educational Plans and 504 plans in the appropriate assessments
Collaborate with Building Principal to supervise and evaluate special education staff performance and program suitability
Prepare all forms that are required to ensure legal compliance with the state and federal laws that pertain to special education
Establish and maintain appropriate record keeping that is required for all students in pupil services/special education programs
Prepare all reports required by the state or district concerning pupil services/special education
Submit regular (minimum monthly) reports concerning pupil services and special education to the LEA Supervisor and/or other administrators as requested and/or required
Submit annual reports concerning pupil services and special education to the LEA Supervisor and/or District Administration
Maintain appropriate levels of confidentiality related to work and information handled by the Office of Student Services
Keep the Building and District Administrators informed of his/her responsibilities concerning compliance with all laws, regulations and administrative rules that affect special education/pupil service programs
Consult, Communicate, and Collaborate with LEA Supervisor and District Administrator on legal concerns; parent/guardian/student issues, and concerns from the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education
Assist in the recruiting, interviewing, and hiring of special education staff
Other duties as assigned by the LEA Supervisor or Superintendent.