Special Education In-Home Parent Trainer - General Interest

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Primary Purpose

Implementation of home and community support systems through provision of in-home training services, parent training services, and viable alternatives through working collaboratively with students, families, staff, and the community.

Qualifications

Education/Certification:Valid Certification in Special Education / Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), licensed social worker, or Licensed Specialist in School Psychology (LSSP)

Special Knowledge/ Skills:Knowledge of proven strategies to support behavior, communication, self-care skills, and social skills across environments

Knowledge of and ability to work with students from pre-K through 18

Ability to work with adult learners

Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills

Knowledge of de-escalation and conflict resolution techniques

 Experience:Minimum of 3 years of teaching experience or related experience

Direct experience with behavior support strategies preferred 

Prior In-Home Parent Training preferred

Major Responsibilities and Duties

Assessment / Evaluation:

Collect, organize, and interpret student information from guardians and teachers, as well as relevant formal evaluation data.

Conduct classroom observations and interviews with guardians, staff, and students.

Administer and interpret individual assessments to determine if a student meets educational disability criteria and/or exhibits a need for special education services (IHPT) according to federal and state regulations.

Complete appropriate assessments to contribute to the Full and Individual Evaluation reports within the district special education data management system.

Review evaluation results with guardians, including interpretation of evaluation data and educational needs of the student.

Participate in the Admission, Review and Dismissal (ARD) Committee to make recommendations regarding student eligibility and/or educational need for services and to assist with the interpretation of evaluation data and development of Individual Education Programs (IEPs) for students according to district procedures.

Communication:

Maintain a positive, professional, and effective relationship with supervisors, administrators, educators, staff, students, and parents.

Use effective verbal and written communication skills with students, parents, and colleagues.

Maintain confidentiality of student, parent, and school information and records at all times.

Planning/Provision of Services:

Plan and deliver individual and/or group services to students as outlined in the IEP.

Maintain documentation of student progress and service provision within the special education data management system.

Continuously monitor student progress, make changes during service provision, and recommend adjustments to IEP, as needed.

Consult and train district staff, outside service providers and guardians regarding disability criteria, and the development and implementation of the IEP.

Recommend interventions, instructional strategies, equipment and/or educational aids to promote maximum student independence. 

Develop, foster, and facilitate viable alternatives (i.e. parent learning events, social programs, community resources, etc).

Campus and Program Support:

Facilitate and/or coach staff on the implementation of quality special education programming.

Compile, maintain, file and/or upload all physical and digital reports, records, and other required documents within the district special education data management system.

Comply with policies established by federal and state laws, State Board of Education rule, and Frisco ISD Board of Trustees.

Comply with all department and campus procedures.

Utilize the district special education data management system with proficiency and accuracy.

Seek opportunities for personal and professional growth which support the position and duties and reflect a growth mindset.

Participate in professional development activities to improve skills related to job assignment, including attendance at department and team meetings.

Participate in campus, district, and/or team meetings, as applicable, for student referrals, IEP development, and/or other purposes as needed.

Provide program services as needed which may include irregular hours.

Other Duties as Assigned

Frisco ISD retains the right to adjust the responsibilities and assignments of all positions as needed to meet the needs of the District.

Work Relationships

Frisco ISD is committed to fostering a collaborative work environment that honors and supports the social and emotional well-being of all.  Employees are expected to interact in a manner that is becoming of educators and promotes high levels of productivity for the benefit of the students we serve.

Working Conditions

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:Maintain emotional control under stress.  Frequent district-wide travel to multiple work locations as assigned; frequent prolonged and irregular hours.

Special Education General Employee Expectation:

The Special Education Department maintains an expectation that all staff will assume shared responsibility for the health, safety, and confidentiality of all students and adults; which may include implementing, supporting and documenting behavioral intervention strategies and/or providing school health, related, and personal care services.

Disclosure Statements

The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.  The Frisco Independent School District is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against applicants or employees because of race, national origin, gender, age, religion, or disability status of otherwise qualified individuals. FISD does not discriminate on the basis of membership or application for membership in the uniformed services.