Exceptional Education Specialist Job Birmingham area,Alabama USA,Education / Teaching

Exceptional Education Specialist

Supervisor:
Exceptional Education Director, Exceptional Education Assistant Director

Job Goals:

To assist the director with planning, monitoring, implementing and evaluating the school system's special education program.
To establish and implement special education programs and services.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in special education from an accredited institution.

Valid Alabama teacher's certificate in special education.

Minimum of five (5) years successful classroom experience in special education.

Ability to meet the suitability criteria for employment and/or certification licensure under the Alabama Child Protection Act of 1999 and Act No. .

Possess and maintain a valid driver's license.

Demonstrated knowledge of special education law and procedures.

Demonstrated proficiency in oral and written communication skills.

Effective interpersonal skills, with an emphasis on communication and collaboration with a wide variety of people and groups.

Ability to develop curriculum and programming specific to the needs of students with disabilities.

Ability to plan and provide relevant professional development to administrators and staff regarding special education issues.

Ability to use technology to communicate, to manage data, and to produce/submit required reports, correspondence, and/or financial information.

Physical strength, stamina, agility and acuity to perform job responsibilities and essential functions.

Ability to be punctual and in regular attendance.

Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may require.

Performance Responsibilities and

Essential Functions:

Demonstrates support for the school system and its vision, goals and priorities.

Provides leadership in developing and promoting the mission and vision of the special education services department.

Works with principals and teachers in organizing and coordinating grade level and department meetings to encourage continuity of instructional programs between and among grades and schools.

Disseminates information to teachers, principals, other stakeholders, and colleagues about the latest laws, research, and trends in special education.

Reviews federal and state regulations and other information applicable to the program area(s).

Assists and advises teachers in implementing instructional strategies and in developing and implementing IEPs.

Assists director in organizing and conducting regular meetings with staff members and others to communicate program plans and policies, receive input, and facilitate sharing of ideas.

Accurately prepares reports, memoranda, guidelines or other documents that communicate information clearly and adequately.

Provides appropriate advice on application and interpretation of laws, policies, procedures, etc..

Monitors progress of program implementation, evaluates results, and recommends changes and improvements.

Assists the director in evaluating program and department compliance with the terms of federal, state, and/or grant funding guidelines or other applicable regulations.

Regularly attends and participates in staff meetings.

Identifies staff training needs by evaluating pertinent program data and information from other sources.

Effectively develops and evaluates appropriate training curricula and materials individually or in conjunction with other staff and agencies.

Effectively presents in a clear and concise manner training sessions that meet identified needs.

Regularly attends internal and external educational programs and professional meetings as needed.

Reads and evaluates professional literature on a continual basis.

Collaborates when assigned with school board attorneys.

Assists attorneys with witness interviews and evidence preparation as needed.

Examines special education or related school system documents, communications, and publications for accuracy/inaccuracy.

Facilitates effective professional development for stakeholders to improve procedural and instructional practices.

Assists with data entry into Alabama State Department of Education (ALSDE) software/database programs and monitors/supervises the special education data input by school staff and other designated…