POSITION SUMMARY:
Under the direction of
the Instructional Supervisor and/or Principal, the Special Education Coordinator
- Regional will be responsible for providing school-based oversight and
coordination of the instructional program for students with significant
cognitive and multiple disabilities. The
incumbent will assist local school administrators with supervision, training,
and oversight of the delivery of specially designed instruction. The incumbent will support school teams in
effective instructional and behavioral planning for students and serve as a
resource to the school administrators, the school-based autism program staff,
and parents of students with significant and multiple disabilities.
DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
Provides
instructional leadership for the alignment of curriculum, instruction, and
assessment for students with significant cognitive and multiple disabilities;
Assists
educators and related services personnel in developing and implementing an
appropriate Individualized Education Program (IEP) for each student;
Coordinates
effective communication within the building with administrators, families, Individualized
Education Program (IEP) team, various offices within the district, outside
agencies, and/or personnel from other programs;
Provides in-service opportunities for special education, support,
and related service staff members regarding educational programming for
students with significant cognitive and multiple disabilities;
Assists school administration with the evaluation process for
observing and supervising classroom staff, including special educators,
paraprofessionals, instructional special education assistants (ISEA), and
dedicated assistants;
Participates in the evaluation and placement of special education
students;
Assists school administration in the scheduling of staff and
students for the regional programs;
Implements positive behavior strategies for students in accordance
with the Code of Maryland Regulations (COMAR) related to appropriate discipline
procedures in schools, including de-escalation techniques and safe physical
intervention methods;
Serves as the Individualized
Education Program (IEP) Chair and provides support to the IEP team in the
identification of strategies that support instructional planning, effective
behavior management, and appropriate social skill development when working with
students with significant cognitive disabilities; and
Performs
other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Broad knowledge of special education instructional and diagnostic
techniques, management skills and strategies for differentiating the general
education curriculum, including adapting and modifying curriculum aligned with
the Alternative Curriculum Framework;
Thorough knowledge of federal and state legislation and regulation,
including local policies and procedures in special education;
Knowledge of state and local standards, alternate state
assessments, national standards, curriculum development, and student program
accountability;
Experience in providing professional development and assessing
needs for significant cognitive and multiple disabilities programing, specially
designed instruction and support services;
Experience in developing and reviewing Individualized Education
Plans, including program modifications, supports and transition planning for
students with significant cognitive and multiple disabilities;
Effective program planning and organizational skills;
Ability to create a team that works collaboratively and promotes
high expectations for all students; and
Ability to communicate effectively with students
and parents.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
Master's
degree from an accredited college or university in special
education or a related services field required. A minimum of five (5) years of successful
teaching experience in special education or providing related services with a
strong specially designed instruction and compliance background.
CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
Advanced Professional Certificate with Administrator I and Special
Education endorsements required.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
No direct supervisory responsibilities.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, talk, hear, walk, sit, and use fingers, tools or controls. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as to read handwritten or typed material, the ability to adjust focus, and depth perception. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally push or lift up to 25 lbs.
WORKING ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
None.