Special Education Liaison; Part Time

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Part Time Indianapolis, IN, US

Salary Range: $18.50 To $22.50 Hourly

Job Summary:

Responsible for supporting regional families in special education processes through consumer engagement, instructional leadership, community engagement, administrative duties, reporting and reco rding.

Job Location:

Columbus, IN or Surrounding Area

Provides individualized assistance or training to parents and professionals as needed

Conducts outreach activities

Provides follow-up assistance and dissemination of materials to individuals served

Knows, understands and provides information and refers families to other regional or state level organizations that could be helpful for assistance

Maintains ongoing contact and mentors volunteers as needed with their individual growth plans

Conducts the marketing, planning, implementation and evaluation of community training workshops with emphasis on relationship building and reaching underserved populations

Schedules and facilitates volunteer training tailored to meet the specific needs of each volunteer

Participates in local special education and/or disability related activities or boards and committees

Represents the organization at community activities, including regional and statewide fairs/conferences

Produces high quality records of activities and demographic information

Collects and compiles on-site and follow-up evaluation data

Reports and records information in a timely manner and as needed

Recognizes, understands, and appropriately responds to the diverse cultural backgrounds and experiences of individuals and groups

Works effectively with teams, work groups, or those outside formal lines of authority in order to accomplish assignments or goals; takes action that respects the needs and contributions of others

Establishes a course of action for himself or herself in order to accomplish assignments or goals

Develops alternative courses of action and make decisions that are based on logical assumptions and that reflect factual information

Expresses ideas and conveys information clearly and effectively in one on one or group situations

Secures relevant information, compares and contrasts data from a number of different sources, identifies key issues and their relationships as well as their impact on situations or problems. In addition, determines alternative courses of action that will have a positive effect

Education and Licensure:
High school diploma or equivalent required.

Work Experience:

Experience working directly with youth, individuals, and/or families with disabilities in a professional capacity is required. Knowledge of special education rules and regulations, early intervention, transition to adulthood is preferred. Experience in adult learning practices preferred.

Must be able to perform daily work in a variety of settings. Virtual and in-person engagement is required. Must have the ability to sit and stand in the same position for prolonged periods of time. Must have the ability to manage moderately stressful situations. Evening and weekend work is required occasionally as is travel within the state of Indiana.

Phone, computer and other office equipment. Presentation and virtual meeting software.

May receive additional training. Must attend staff development meetings and annual in-service training.