What are the responsibilities and job description for the Special Education Support Staff (Hourly) - 26/27 SY position at Spotsylvania County School District?
The Special Education Hourly Staff position supports the division by providing needed administrative services to support the Office of Special Education and Special Education programs throughout Spotsylvania County Public Schools by ensuring that special needs students services and supports are implemented with fidelity across the division.
Essential Job Functions:
- Develops an effective working relationship with students, parents, teachers, school staff and community partners concerned with special education
- Provides interagency case management for students
- Supports school staff in the implementation of IEP services
- Supports case management for IEPs and/or special education services
- Works with parents in securing community based resources to address home-based needs
- Interprets to parents the functions and objectives of the school
- Represents the school division on certain inter-agency committees
- Assists all school staff in identifying the origin of students’ challenges and adjusting the school environment to allow students to make full use of the educational experience
- Provides and connects students with resources and services to support academic success
- Participates in child study/special education committee and school based meetings
- Prepares in collaboration with the parent and other interested parties, as needed, special education reports and documents for students referred to special education consideration
- Provides professional development, coaching, or other leadership opportunities for special education staff.
Education and Experience:
Required
- Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university
- Ability to obtain appropriate license (s) and/or endorsement(s) as required by the Commonwealth of Virginia and School Board
- An acceptable rating of prior teaching experience, as applicable
Preferred
- Currently possesses a Virginia Collegiate Professional or Postgraduate Licenses within a specific endorsement area(s)
- Prior teaching experience within a public school system
About Spotsylvania County Public Schools:
Comprised of 31 schools and home to a diverse student population of over 24,000, Spotsylvania County Public Schools is one of the largest School Divisions in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
To learn more about Spotsylvania County Public Schools, please visit our website at https://www.spotsylvania.k12.va.us/.
Employment Terms: The schedule for this support position is part-time and structured on an hourly, as needed basis.
Benefits Eligibility: Eligible (Bronze Minimum Value Plan)
Together, we prepare our students for their future. We look forward to welcoming you to the #WeAreSpotsy team.
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Spotsylvania County Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to non-discrimination in the workplace. Criminal record and background checks will be completed after an offer is made.
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