Days per Year: 226

Min: $81,722

Mid: $98,459

JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE: Coordinator-SPED Assessment 

REPORTS TO: Director SPED-Accountability & Assessment

WAGE: Exempt        

PAY GRADE: AI 3    

PRIMARY PURPOSE: 

The Coordinator-Assessment, under the direction of the Director of Special Services Accountability & Assessment, is responsible for ensuring the district maintains compliance with the statutory requirements of IDEA and the state accountability systems including Results Driven Accountability and department compliance initiatives. The Coordinator-Assessment  must possess a clear understanding of the relationship between the development, implementation, monitoring and instructional impact of the Individualized Education Plan (IEP), the Full and individualized Evaluation (FIE), supplementary aids/supports and Assessments for students receiving special education services.

All employees of Spring ISD are expected to act with integrity, support organizational goals, communicate in a clear and respectful manner, champion the needs of our students and drive continuous improvement.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university
• Three years of teaching experience in special education or commensurate experience
• Educational Diagnostician Certification, Specialist in School Psychology License or Speech and Language Pathologist License

Preferred:

• Five years of supervisory leadership experience in the field of special education
• Administrative experience at a campus and/or district level

Special Knowledge/Skills: 

•  Extensive knowledge of current federal, state, local laws and regulations for students receiving special services.
• Extensive knowledge of IDEA, Child Find, Special Education eligibility categories and critical timelines
• Knowledgeable of research and evidence-based practices emphasizing culturally appropriate assessment techniques
• Extensive knowledge of cross battery assessment and  current  assessment processes, tools, batteries and applications for SLPs, SLPAs, LSSPs, Assistive Technology and Educational Diagnostician evaluators. 
• Knowledge of Multi-Tiered Systems of Support and Response to Intervention and Positive Behavioral Interventions
• Knowledge of assessments in the areas of dyslexia
• Ability to coordinate services across district functions
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Exceptional organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Coordinate Licensed Specialist in School Psychology (LSSP), Speech and Language Pathologist (SLP), Speech and Language Pathology Assistants  (SLPA), Educational Diagnostician staff and Assistive Technology Staff. 
• Ensure compliance with federal, state and local requirements in all areas of the assessment of students in all IDEA categories.
• Develop, monitor and provide immediate feedback and corrective actions regarding State Performance Plans, Initial Timelines and Child Find processes under Special Education.
• Develop and conduct staff growth and development activities for Educational Diagnosticians, SLPs, SLPA, Assistive technology staff and LSSPs.
• Audit records and subsequently provide training in the evaluation processes, including theoretical and statistical concepts of standardized tests, informal test procedures, observation techniques and competency level systems.
• Participate in professional and community activities which will improve services in the areas of appraisal, diagnosis, prevention and/or intervention methods related to learning and behavior problems.
• Provide direct supervision to evaluators and assigned clerical staff. 
• Train staff, teachers, and campus administrators in providing for the needs of students served in special education.
• Develop, implement and monitor systems to enable and establish a plan for improvement.
• Respond and conduct monthly documented training, coaching sessions and/or guidance for staff in regards to noted compliance issues.
• Initiate communication and provide specific data to the Director of Special Services- Assessment and Accountability surrounding IEP compliance status and updates. 
• Assist in the completion of all assigned local, state and federal reports.
• Maintain current knowledge of statutes and federal statutes surrounding evaluation practices, ethical standards, legal frameworks and the Individualized Education Program.
• Performs other duties as assigned. 

WORKING CONDITIONS: 

The usual and customary methods of performing the job’s functions require the following physical demands:  physical mobility, standing, prolonged sitting, some lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling, reaching/repetitive hand motions, and the ability to work with frequent interruptions. Mental demands: Ability to maintain emotional control under stress; ability to solve problems and deal with a variety of situations; ability to interpret a variety of data, ability to be effective in both oral and written communication. Travel within the district as required.

The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.