What are the responsibilities and job description for the Inclusion Specialist position at Holyoke Public Schools?
Job ID:5229816 Peck Job Description: The Inclusion coordinator position
at Peck will be primarily responsible for overseeing the success and
integration of the five sub separate programs at Peck (ABL, Functional,
Rise, SIP, Newcomers,) and act as a liaison between the administration
and program(s) to ensure the stability and growth of all programs and
the success of our staff and students. Roles and Responsibilities Works
with the Inclusion and SIP team via weekly meetings Supports inclusion
scheduling and preparation for ABL students with partial inclusion
Bridges inclusion access & support between general education staff &
special education staff for ALL inclusion students on IEPs, including
students without ASD Collects and shares building-based inclusion data,
per request of building administration. (STAR, SIPPs, IM, ST Math, \# of
placement changes, grid b minutes in IEP) Participates in the
implementation of SSPs & crisis/safety interventions as needed
Facilitates monthly meetings with general education teachers and ABL
teachers who have students joining ELA/Math blocks Collaborates and
meets with IEP team members regarding possible placement changes from
ABL to SIP; attends IEP meetings that involve a change of placement from
ABL to SIP and vice versa; Creates transition plan from one program to
another, once change of placement is approved Observes SIP and ABL
students in general education settings to make sure the curriculum is
differentiated and accommodations/ IEP modifications are in place Works
with ELA and Math Coaches to provide general education curriculum,
resources, and training to ABL/Functional/RISE/Newcomers teachers
Provide support to students on IEPs in general education
classrooms(Sub-Separate and SIP).Assist in developing and implementing
behavior intervention plans and positive reinforcement strategies
(Sub-Separate and SIP). Collaborate with teachers to co-plan, co-teach,
and modify curriculum and instruction, while ensuring IEP accommodations
and Modifications are implemented (Sub-Separate and SIP). Act as a
liaison to promote inclusion between special education and general
education staff (Sub-Separate and SIP). Help develop, implement, and
monitor IEPs for students in inclusion classes (Sub-Separate and SIP).
Ensure implementation of accommodations and modifications outlined in
IEPs by collaborating with Special Education Paraprofessionals- Assigned
Shared Paras and 1:1 Paras ( Caseload and Sub-Separate and SIP). Support
data collection and progress monitoring for instructional decisions and
IEP goals/Student Support Plans (Caseload and Sub-Separate and SIP).
Participate in IEP meetings (Caseload), offering input on student
performance and support needs (Students in Sub-Separate and SIP).
Communicate with families about student progress and support strategies
(Caseload and Sub-Separate and SIP). Responsible for gathering and
analyzing all relevant data points (Teacher Information Forms, Baseline,
Goals, and Benchmarks, etc) before the IEP meeting to ensure informed
decision-making (Caseload and students in Sub-Separate and SIP)
at Peck will be primarily responsible for overseeing the success and
integration of the five sub separate programs at Peck (ABL, Functional,
Rise, SIP, Newcomers,) and act as a liaison between the administration
and program(s) to ensure the stability and growth of all programs and
the success of our staff and students. Roles and Responsibilities Works
with the Inclusion and SIP team via weekly meetings Supports inclusion
scheduling and preparation for ABL students with partial inclusion
Bridges inclusion access & support between general education staff &
special education staff for ALL inclusion students on IEPs, including
students without ASD Collects and shares building-based inclusion data,
per request of building administration. (STAR, SIPPs, IM, ST Math, \# of
placement changes, grid b minutes in IEP) Participates in the
implementation of SSPs & crisis/safety interventions as needed
Facilitates monthly meetings with general education teachers and ABL
teachers who have students joining ELA/Math blocks Collaborates and
meets with IEP team members regarding possible placement changes from
ABL to SIP; attends IEP meetings that involve a change of placement from
ABL to SIP and vice versa; Creates transition plan from one program to
another, once change of placement is approved Observes SIP and ABL
students in general education settings to make sure the curriculum is
differentiated and accommodations/ IEP modifications are in place Works
with ELA and Math Coaches to provide general education curriculum,
resources, and training to ABL/Functional/RISE/Newcomers teachers
Provide support to students on IEPs in general education
classrooms(Sub-Separate and SIP).Assist in developing and implementing
behavior intervention plans and positive reinforcement strategies
(Sub-Separate and SIP). Collaborate with teachers to co-plan, co-teach,
and modify curriculum and instruction, while ensuring IEP accommodations
and Modifications are implemented (Sub-Separate and SIP). Act as a
liaison to promote inclusion between special education and general
education staff (Sub-Separate and SIP). Help develop, implement, and
monitor IEPs for students in inclusion classes (Sub-Separate and SIP).
Ensure implementation of accommodations and modifications outlined in
IEPs by collaborating with Special Education Paraprofessionals- Assigned
Shared Paras and 1:1 Paras ( Caseload and Sub-Separate and SIP). Support
data collection and progress monitoring for instructional decisions and
IEP goals/Student Support Plans (Caseload and Sub-Separate and SIP).
Participate in IEP meetings (Caseload), offering input on student
performance and support needs (Students in Sub-Separate and SIP).
Communicate with families about student progress and support strategies
(Caseload and Sub-Separate and SIP). Responsible for gathering and
analyzing all relevant data points (Teacher Information Forms, Baseline,
Goals, and Benchmarks, etc) before the IEP meeting to ensure informed
decision-making (Caseload and students in Sub-Separate and SIP)
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