Specialist, Early Childhood Special Education - Preschool Emphasis

DESCRIPTION:

Division of Special Education

SPECIALIST, EARLY CHILDHOOD SPECIAL EDUCATION

38G (School Support Administrator, 0515)

(Two Positions)

Under the direction of the Director, Early Childhood Special Education, the duties include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Participates in the planning, coordinating, and implementing infant and preschool support services provided by the Division of Special Education in collaboration with District offices and outside agencies concerned with the education needs of eligible children ages from birth to five years
• Provides District wide-assistance and support on issues related to early childhood special education
• Provides instructional leadership and contributes to early childhood professional development trainings and programs
• Assists in coordinating the process for determining eligibility, planning services, providing instructional and behavioral services in compliance with local, state, and federal program mandates
• Provides supervision, technical support, and the evaluation of the performance of itinerant staff
• Provides instructional and behavioral leadership to itinerant staff on early childhood education issues
• Analyzes and uses data to guide trainings, staff development, and activities to contribute to staff development on early childhood issues
• Coordinates with Special Education service centers staff on issues related to early childhood special education including the transition to kindergarten programs
• Assists in the planning and the preparation of the budgets for special education support services to children ages from birth to five years

• Provides coaching and support to region leadership staff in the development of professional development regarding instructional, operational, and compliance support for infant and preschool students with disabilities
• Provides daily technical assistance to administrators and teachers at preschool special education classes housed in District elementary schools and early education centers
• Supervises the coordination and implementation of the Desired Results Developmental Profile (DRDP) Statewide assessment system for infants, toddlers, and preschool aged children receiving special education services in LAUSD
• Assists District staff by responding to parent and community calls regarding requests for information or concerns
• Provides other duties as assigned

• In the case of an annualized employee who is changing basis during the year, this change may result in an annualized “settlement” (i.e., the process by which the District resolves an under or over payment).
• For employees who change basis during the school year, this basis change may prevent them from earning a full year of service credit.
• Selected individual may be subject to displacement due to norm allocation and seniority-based RIF provisions or due to budget limitations.
• This position is deemed certificated under Education Code Section 44065, but may not qualify for "creditable service" under Education Code Section 22119.5 for CalSTRS benefits. However, if the candidate chosen for the position is already a CalSTRS member, he/she can fill out an election form to remain in CalSTRS and thereby obtain CalSTRS credit for this service.

• Permanent certificated employee of the Los Angeles Unified School District
• At least five (5) years of successful, full-time public-school service in a certificated position(s)
• At least three (3) years of successful, full-time public school experience working with students with disabilities in a certificated capacity
• An earned master’s degree or advanced degree of at least equivalent standard conferred by a regionally-accredited college or university
• Completion of required Multicultural Education and Master Plan coursework*

* Applicants have one year to complete this requirement.

NOTE:
All minimum requirements must be met on or before the filing deadline. It is the applicant’s responsibility to ensure that appropriate documentation is on file with Human Resources.…