Education Specialist

PRIMARY FUNCTION: SECEP is looking for a full-time Education Specialist. The education specialist reports directly to the principal. This position is responsible for assisting the principal with supervision of teachers and classroom staff by providing the principal with supervisory feedback on the performance of teachers and other classroom staff aligned to each position’s appraisal standards. This position is responsible for providing instructional leadership, academic supports, and behavioral supports to the classroom staff and students assigned by the principal. Additionally, duties of this position include working with families, community agencies, public school personnel, and implementing reintegration opportunities for students.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master’s Degree in Education, School Psychology, social work, or related field (Required)
• Virginia Department of Education licensure. (Required)
• Minimum of two (2) years of direct experience in providing and/or supervising classroom instruction. (Required)
• Must have the physical ability to work effectively with students with challenging behaviors.
• Administration and Supervision – PK-12 is required within 36 months of the hire date.

SUPERVISION: This position reports to the location Principal.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for assisting the principal with supervision of teachers and classroom staff by providing the principal with supervisory feedback on the performance of teachers and other classroom staff aligned to each position's appraisal standards.
• Responsible for assisting the principal with supervision of teachers and classroom staff by providing the principal with supervisory feedback on the performance of teachers and other classroom staff aligned to each position's appraisal standards.
• Collaborate with the classroom teacher and staff in the design of coherent instruction based on knowledge of subject matter, students, and their individual needs, the community, and curriculum goals.
• Monitor the teacher’s alignment, coordination, and delivery of IEP and instructional objectives with the Virginia Standards of Learning and SECEP instructional materials.
• Understand, monitor, and implement, as needed, the requirements of the Virginia Assessment Program and district testing.
• Verify that the teacher utilizes a variety of valid and reliable assessments in making data-driven decisions in planning instruction to improve student learning.
• Verify that the teacher identifies individual, group, and classroom needs and that the teacher selects appropriate materials and resources to match the instructional abilities and individual needs of all students.
• Is familiar with and utilizes, as appropriate, school and community resources to assist teachers in meeting individual instruction and transition objectives.
• Plan, in collaboration with the teacher, model for the teacher, and assist the teacher, as needed, with the implementation of appropriate instructional content and research-based instructional strategies that create meaningful experiences for students.
• In collaboration with the teacher and classroom staff, identify, analyze, and resolve instructional problems using effective problem-solving techniques.
• Monitor classroom procedures and schedules to assist the teacher in maximizing on-task learning time for all students and to ensure a safe, positive learning environment.
• Provide staff development consistent with classroom and program needs.
• Assist the teacher in the development and implementation of individual and/or group behavioral intervention plans that address the function of each student’s targeted behavior.
• Coordinate Health Care Plan/Services for assigned students.

The list of essential responsibilities, as outlined herein, is intended to be representative of the tasks performed within this classification. It is not necessarily descriptive of any one position in the class. The omission of an essential function does not preclude management from assigning duties not listed herein if such functions are a logical assignment to the position.

MARGINAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

While the following tasks are necessary for the work of the unit, they are not an essential part of the purpose of this position and may also be performed by other unit members.

• Performs all other duties as directed

PERFORMANCE APPTITUDES:

Data Utilization: Requires the ability to review, classify, categorize, prioritize, and/or analyze data and/or information.

Human Interaction: Requires the ability to maintain a cordial and effective relationship with co-workers, visitors, and clients.

Equipment, Machinery, Tools, and Materials Utilization: Requires the capacity to use equipment, devices, and/or materials used in performing essential functions.

Verbal Aptitude: Requires the ability to utilize a wide variety of reference, descriptive, and/or advisory data and information.

Mathematical Aptitude: Requires the ability to perform addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division; ability to calculate decimals and percentages; requires the ability to utilize principles of fractions and/or interpret graphs.

Functional Reasoning: Requires the ability to exercise independent judgment to apply facts and principles for developing approaches and techniques to identify problem resolution.

ADA COMPLIANCE:

Physical Ability: Tasks may involve the regular and, at times, sustained performance of moderately physically demanding work, typically involving some combination of climbing and balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling and that may involve the lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling of moderately heavy objects and materials. Tasks may involve extended periods at a keyboard or workstation.

Sensory Requirements: Some tasks require visual perception and discrimination. Some tasks require oral communication ability.

SECEP will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities to allow them to perform the essential functions of the job when such individuals request an accommodation.

EVALUATION:

Performance on this job will be evaluated in accordance with the provisions of the Board’s policy on the evaluation of personnel.

To Apply: All applications, resumes, references, transcripts, and supporting documentation for this position must be submitted to the Director of Human Resources. Separate applications are required for all administrative positions. Application forms may be secured on the SECEP website: www.secep.net.

SECEP is a regional public school serving the Southside Hampton Roads Community. The organization provides a formal structure through which the participating school systems can plan and operate programs for children with special needs.