Team Chairperson - Special Education

TITLE: SPECIAL EDUCATION TEAM CHAIRPERSON

TYPE: Contract Unit A Collective Bargaining Agreement

SALARY: Per Unit A Collective Bargaining Agreement

REPORTS TO: Director of Special Education

OBJECTIVE: The Special Education Team Chairperson will chair evaluation TEAMS for all students both in-house and those students in out-of-district placements. The Special Education Team Chairperson should work with the school community to build a learning climate that allows all students to meet their highest learning potential.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Serve as evaluation TEAM chairperson for initial referrals and re-evaluations as well as out-of-district placements
• Assist the Director of Special Education to return out-of-district students
• Assist the Director of Special Education in increasing inclusion programs
• Maintain accurate figures on caseload assignments for teachers and support personnel to assist in maintaining adequate staffing needs
• Assist regular education teachers in making accommodations and modifications in curriculum and instruction
• Maintain compliance in all Special Education timelines and regulations
• Maintain compliance and standards of excellence for professional performance and program development
• Complete all reports in a timely manner
• Attend after school meetings when requested
• Work cooperatively with the regular education staff
• Attend professional conferences and workshops
• Meet with principals, as needed, to discuss special education issues and regulations
• Establish by personal example a standard of excellence that will inspire others
• Assume other duties/responsibilities as directed by the Special Education Director.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED

• Ability to be flexible to work with parents, teachers, students and administrators to effect desired outcomes.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• the Special Education Team Chairperson must be available for after school and evening meetings when necessary
• The Special Education Team Chairperson must be able to work effectively with teachers, parents, students, principal and other administrators
• The Special Education Team Chairperson must be able to regularly travel among school buildings.

SUCCESS FACTORS

• Willingness to cooperate and work with the Special Education Director and others as an integral member of the special education team
• Ability to acknowledge problems and to resolve them in positive ways
• Ability to set high personal standards

REQUIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
1. Certified as a Teacher of Students with Special Needs or School Adjustment Counselor or LSW or Guidance Counselor
2. Membership in professional association(s) preferred.