Program Support Teacher CC; interest - Doyle - FTE - SY

Program Support Teacher CC (for interest) - Doyle - 0.5 FTE - 26-27 SY

Student Services

Doyle Administration Building

Minimum Annual Compensation: $53, TE Salary Schedule)

Length of

Contract:

192 days

Employment Type:

Exempt

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree. Official transcripts are required for formal employment.
• Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction (DPI) teaching license in Special Education.
• At least five years of experience providing exceptional instruction and services to students with disabilities.

Desired

Qualifications:

• Currently holds or is working towards completion of a graduate level degree.
• Commitment to deepening professional knowledge and improving practices over time.
• Commitment to improving the outcomes of students with disabilities by applying evidence-based practices, including inclusion of students with disabilities in general education environments to the fullest extent possible.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provides ongoing professional development, including coaching and modeling to develop the capacity of Cross Categorical teachers and instructional teams.
• Develops and delivers universally designed and differentiated curriculum and instruction.
• Uses student level formative and summative performance data to guide and modify instruction to increase student achievement.
• Designs and implements accommodations within the regular & special education environments.
• Designs and implements modifications to the core curriculum and instructional practices when needed.
• Matches instruction to student need.
• Implements necessary accommodations for statewide and district wide assessments for students with disabilities.
• Assists special education staff in planning for/evaluating impact of high quality/effective instruction and intervention practices for students with disabilities.
• Participates in and provides input regarding problem-solving the needs of struggling learners within student support and intervention team (SSIT) meetings.
• Assists school-based staff in successfully implementing the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) procedural/substantive requirements.
• Coaches staff in creating/implementing effective Functional Behavioral Assessments (FBA) and Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs).
• Works collaboratively with principals and other staff to develop school infrastructure to support a multi-tiered system of support (Response to Instruction & Intervention practices).
• Coordinates with principal and School Improvement Partner, and Assistant Director to identify key actions/strategies which improve the outcomes of students with disabilities.
• Assists principal and leadership team in analyzing data to identify gaps/growth areas, SIP goals, and professional development plans/activities.
• Proactively supports and is involved in systems change efforts and District areas of emphasis.
• Collaborates with principal and instructional coaches to improve student achievement building-wide.
• Chairs new evaluations for students referred for special education evaluation and may serve as evaluator.
• Develops special education staff capacity to conduct quality evaluations that meet legal requirements and district policy.
• Assists special education staff in developing and implementing quality IEPs that guide instruction, services, and allow for effective progress monitoring and goal completion.
• Supports staff to ensure compliance with all legal requirements of IDEA.
• Supports staff in using the eIDEA system.
• Serves as Local Education Agency (LEA) representative.
• Serves as liaison between school staff and Special Education administration.
• Facilitates manifestation determination (MD) for students recommended for expulsion.
• Supports school staff in completion of Assistive Technology assessment process, Extended School Year planning and projection process, students moving across levels (SMAL), and referrals to district support teams.
• Attends regular meetings and professional development sessions as determined by Student Services.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Executive Director or Assistant Director of Student Services.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required to Perform

Essential Job Functions:

• Detailed knowledge related to IDEA compliance and quality practices.
• Capacity to provide school-based leadership in planning and implementing a wide range of special education service delivery approaches.
• In-depth knowledge of district-supported academic and behavioral interventions.
• Capacity and willingness to lead formal and informal school-based professional learning on a regular basis.
• Ability to coach peers through coaching cycles.
• Provides support and technical assistance to School Based Leadership Teams related to action steps for students with disabilities.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate with staff, administration and parents to solve challenges and implement change.
• Ability to apply MTSS principles, develop data collection systems, and analyze data to inform instruction.
• Ability to analyze building level data to inform…