Special Education Coordinator: SLP and Related Service Providers; SY- Special Education Job Irving area,Texas USA,Education / Teaching

Position: Special Education Coordinator: SLP and Related Service Providers (26-27 SY)- Special Education

Special Education Coordinator: SLP and Related Service Providers

This position is eligible for a Chapter 21 contract.

Primary

Purpose:

Develop, manage and implement a speech therapy and related services program to facilitate the needs of students with communicative disorders and related services needs district wide.
Provide support and technical assistance to campus administrators, assessment staff, and central office staff in special education instruction, programming, and services
Assist the Special Education Director and provide leadership within the areas of teaching and learning, compliance, materials, assessment and evaluation, appraisal and public relations relative to students with disabilities
Support school staff with effective implementation Individual Education Plans (IEP) for students with disabilities
Provide support to campus and district personnel in the area of special education compliance
Supervise district special education assessment staff

Qualifications:

Minimum

Education/Certification:

Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology
Certificate of Clinical Competence and State licensure as a Speech-Language Pathologist
-Preferred
Valid Texas Educator Certificate – Preferred
Valid Texas Principal or mid-management certification
- Preferred

Special Knowledge/

Skills:

Spanish bilingual proficiency
- Preferred
Special Education assessment experience – Required
Knowledge of researched-based best practices for providing specially designed instruction for students with disabilities
Knowledge of the Texas State Performances Plan Indicators (SPP) Results Driven Accountability
Knowledge of federal and state rules governing the education of students with disabilities
Ability to work cooperatively with others in attaining district special education program goals/objectives
Ability to effectively work and communicate with students, parents, and school personnel from diverse cultures or backgrounds
General knowledge of curriculum content area standards
Knowledge and experience with conflict resolution, mediation and due process hearings
Ability to case manage and collaborate in the best interests of students

Minimum Experience :

At least five (5) years successful teaching experience or relevant speech language pathology experience
Special Education assessment experience – Required

Major Responsibilities and

Job Duties:

Work with all staff personnel to ensure that schools are in compliance with federal, state, and local regulations of special education

Supervise and support the implementation of curriculum and instructional strategies to increase achievement of students with disabilities

Provide instructional recommendations based on data provided through a student's full individual educational evaluation

Encourage and support the full continuum of services to develop, implement, and maintain effective instructional programs to meet the educational needs of students with disabilities

Assist in selecting, monitoring, implementing, and evaluating effectiveness of evidence based interventions for students in a variety of academic settings

Consult/collaborate with campus educational teams to meet individual student's educational needs

Collaborate with the Department of Professional Development to plan and conduct workshops

Encourage and support the development and implementation of specially designed instruction for students with disabilities

Encourage special education staff to communicate positive high expectations for students with disabilities with community and staff

Provide technical assistance to the multidisciplinary team as appropriate

Provide technical assistance to Admission, Review and Dismissal (ARD) Committees to correctly interpret test data, plan for the student, and assist the committee in following District procedures and all laws and regulations

Demonstrate skill in conflict resolution with administrators, parents, staff, teachers and/or the community

Collaborate with others in defining, developing, and attaining special education program goals and objectives supporting the district mission

Relate to staff, students, and parents, in ways that convey equality, mutual respect, and concern

Communicate and interpret the…