Special Education Program Facilitator

Job Title:  Special Education Program Facilitator 

Qualifications:  

• Bachelor’s Degree required.
• Mild/Moderate, Severe/Profound, or other Special Education area
• 3 or more years of special education experience preferred
• Knowledge of state and federal laws/regulations and best practices related to special education
• Knowledge and experience with strategies, curriculum, and assessments utilized for special education programs
• Knowledge and experience in classroom management/behavior strategies and secondary transition
• Experience and skills to provide staff development in special education areas and topics.
• Evidence of leadership within the school and/or district

Reports to:  Executive Director of Special Services

Performance Responsibilities:

• Support the district in the development and implementation of special education programs
• Support the district and staff in IEP development, including but not limited to IEP goals, services, assessments/alternative assessments, progress monitoring, transition assessments, and functional behavior assessments/plans as appropriate 
• Monitor the District’s programs to ensure compliance and best practices are implemented
• Facilitate and support district staff on effective practices, including behavior supports
• Conduct professional development as appropriate
• Provides resources, training, and support regarding transition assessments and activities
• Develop, support, and help to organize the ESY program. Teach ESY as assigned.
• Support district compliance in areas such as Child Count and District Data report
• Assist with placing students in appropriate interventions and/or district programs
• Identify needs associated with district programs and make recommendations as appropriate
• Maintain an awareness of current research, trends, and legal aspects of special education
• Help to retain and recruit certified special education teachers, teacher assistants, and staff
• Networks and/or act as a liaison between various community programs and state agencies 
• Collect data, analyze results, and report findings as appropriate 
• Demonstrates leadership within the Special Services Department
• Meet with the Special Services Department/Executive Director of Special Services as required
• Other duties as assigned, including serving as caseload manager as needed
• Performs other duties, as assigned

Terms of Employment:  Number of calendar days and compensation based on the approved salary schedule and employee work calendars

Evaluation: Evaluation by the Executive Director of Special Services in accordance with BOE Policy

Physical Demands:  

• Ability to navigate to the various sites
• Ability to routinely and continually bend, squat, stand, walk, or climb stairs
• Ability to lift up to 20 pounds