Job Summary

Monitors special education documents such as the Individualized Education Plans (IEPs), Behavioral Intervention Plan (BIP) and procedures such as Manifestation Determination, to ensure compliance with federal, state and local mandates. Evaluates and determines the professional development needs of building level staff in order to deliver high quality substantive training and consultative support. Collaborates with administrators on instructional best practices and interventions, Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) rules and regulations, and transition services to ensure foundational understanding of IDEA and adherence.

Essential Functions

• Coordinates the provision of special education services per the students' IEPs , including specially designed instruction and provision of all related service needs.
• Responds to constituent concerns and works with parents and school staff to resolve disputes regarding special education services; maintains ongoing communication with parents, school staff and the community.
• Collects and analyzes data; prepares reports and data related to compliance and monitors the progress of students with physical and mental challenges; ensures that the IEPS are implemented correctly and that goals and objectives are updated as required.
• Facilitates approved private school referrals.
• Coordinates and manages upper grade level transfers and early intervention student transition of services.

Minimum Requirements

• Master's degree from an accredited college or university in education or a related field.
• Three years of full-time, paid, professional experience outside the classroom in a leadership role.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of:

• federal and state legislation regarding special education.

• current special education consent agreement requirements.

• Individualized Education Plans.

• action plans to ensure compliance.

• the uses and capabilities of personal computers and their software applications.

Demonstrated ability to :

• assist schools in the development and implementation of action plans.
• provide technical assistance on special education compliance.
• provide large scale, content specific trainings and professional development for adult learners.
• manage data including interpretation, solutions and applications.
• create, maintain and use data for planning and decision making.
• problem solve and mediate among parties.
• communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• establish and maintain effective working relationships.

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.

Certificates/Licenses

• Valid Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Instructional II certificate in Special Education.