Instructional Strategist,Grades 6-8 Job Paris Maine USA,Education / Teaching

Location: Paris

The Oxford Hills School District is seeking excellent qualified candidates for the position of Instructional Strategist for grades 6-8. Grades 7 and 8 are in the Middle School, which is on two campuses. Grade 6 is across six elementary schools. Please see below for responsibilities.

TITLE:

Instructional Strategist

QUALIFICATIONS:

Maine certification in special education (#282, #030, #035)

Master’s degree preferred

At least three years of successful teaching experience

REPORTS TO:

Director of Student Services

JOB GOAL:

The Instructional Strategist works as part of a team of colleagues to evaluate, consult and provide evaluation/treatment services to school aged children. The Instructional Strategist, as a member of the IEP team, performs assessments and provides consultation services to staff for children ages 3-22. The Instructional Strategist ensures that the services meet the requirements of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act (IDEA) of 2004 as set forth in the Maine Department of Education Regulations Chapter 101.

PERFORMANCE

RESPONSIBILITIES:
General:

Ensures the implementation of the District’s mission and goals

Promotes a positive environment and interacts in a positive manner with colleagues, parents, students, and visitors

Recognizes urgency; can distinguish between the urgent and important vs. merely urgent, and acts accordingly

RtI/MTSS:

Having knowledge of Response to Intervention/Multi-tiered Systems of Support strategies and best practices

Assisting teachers in examining teaching practices in order to effectively meet the needs of all students and prevent unnecessary referrals to special education

Consulting with regular education and special education teachers around scientifically based researched instructional strategies and methodologies

Guiding and supporting district pre-referral teams to provide information and expertise on Response to Intervention (RtI)

Providing instructional guidance and leadership within MSAD#17 schools

Section 504:

Having knowledge of Section 504 regulations and procedures

Supervising the case management of Section 504 Plans

Consulting and collaborating with staff to monitor progress and utilize data of students in the pre-referral process.

Special

Education:

Having knowledge of Chapter 101 (MUSER) special education regulations

Facilitating and chairing Individual Education Plan (IEP) meetings

Assisting in the supervision and evaluation process of educational technicians

Completing academic evaluations and classroom observations for the IEP referral process

Presenting academic and behavioral data

Participating in the development of IEPs

Collaborating with administrators on structures within the schools

Providing staff trainings

Monitoring special education timelines and paperwork

Mentoring probationary special education staff

Case managing out-of-district students

Participating in committees and/or meetings that the Director or Principals deem necessary

Assisting case managers to develop and maintain a system of data collection

Mentor, collaborate, and provide expertise and coaching to improve classroom management strategies

Performing child find responsibilities

TERMS OF AGREEMENT:

Teachers Negotiated Agreement

EVALUATION:

Annual Performance Review

Instructional Strategist, Grades 6-8