High Dosage Tutoring and STEM Program (K-5 Lead Teacher)

LEAD SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER Job Description SUMMARY/GOAL OF POSITION: The provision of effective instructional support services which creates optimal educational opportunities for students that we serve. REPORTS TO: · Superintendent QUALIFICATIONS: · Valid Alabama Teacher’s certificate with an endorsement in Special Education · Minimum of (5) five years teaching experience in Special Education · Master’s degree in specific exceptionality · Experience in the full range of severity levels and service delivery modes · Team leadership experience, preferably · Knowledge of effective strategies for academic and behavior interventions · Word processing/computer experience and knowledge of assistive technology devices for students with special needs. ESSENTIAL TASK OF THE POSITION: (Illustrative, not inclusive) · Assesses students’ needs and develops individualized Education Plans. · Monitors and updates IEPs as needed. · Trains and supports teacher assistants/paras for students with disabilities. · Cooperates with other professionals to coordinate services for students. · Assist teachers with the implementation of appropriate classroom accommodations and modifications. · Assist individual students or teachers with the use of assistive technology and adaptive devices. · Assist with coordination of the local school process for the identification and referral of students for special education services. · Support building LEA in determining student accommodations, referral, eligibility, placement, and individual program development. · Complies with local, state, and federal regulations regarding Special Education records, reports, and services. · Cooperates with teachers, counselors, therapists, and other school personnel in the provision of effective educational services to students. · Provides information, consultation, and assistance to regular classroom teachers, as needed. · Maintains frequent and substantive communication with parents. · Cooperates in all teacher regulations and responsibilities in the local school. · Cooperates in all central office regulations and responsibilities. · Monitor District and Special Education Platform; collects and analyzes reports, and data trends to ensure annual compliance (E.g., Evaluation, IEPs, Progress Monitoring, Student Rosters, etc.). · Serve as an instructional coach to special education teachers modeling and providing feedback lesson plan feedback to help teachers develop and meet individual student IEP goals and academic growth. · Monitor Special Education academic platforms and student and teacher usage of research-based supplemental resources. · Conduct needed training for specific school teams or individuals. · Provides data for tracking system for Special Education (E.g. Attendance, Supplemental Program usage, and State and Local Assessments, etc.) · Follows the requisition process as it relates to making purchases with federal grants and local funds. · Follows the Alabama Educator Code of Ethics. · Coordinate and collaborate with related service personnel and monitors referrals, evaluations, and school-based services. · Collaborates with the District Assessment Coordinator to ensure all students with disabilities receive accommodations as provided for by their IEP in local and state assessments. · Attend all district-level Special Education professional development. · Coordinates Special Education Transportation services. · Attend approved teacher conferences or training related to the position to stay current with best practices and knowledge of Alabama federal and state regulations. · Monitor the Extended School Year (ESY) program and services. · Monitor year-end activities and ensure that teachers complete all required paperwork to meet compliance (E.g. Grades, IEP, Progress Monitoring, Special Programs, etc.). · Monitor teachers and oversee that student records are current with up-to-date reports and documents that meet compliance. · Monitor and oversees Special Education technology devices to ensure they are functioning properly (E.g., headphones, chrome books, carts, etc.). · Provide briefings to the Superintendent regarding school data, teacher needs, and observations. · Give input for needed departmental resources. · Monitor teachers to ensure they are submitting lesson plans in accordance with their schools schedule. · Monitor Job Coach and assess and ensure the program meets state requirements (E.g. Transition program marketing, job placements, job training, etc). · Monitor teachers PLC attendance. · Performs other duties as assigned by the Superintendent. TERM OF EMPLOYMENT: · 12 months SALARY: · Appropriate Salary Schedule