Education Specialist - Special Education Grades K-12

education specialist – special education grades k-12

qualifications:

• current alabama teacher's certification, master's degree or higher with an endorsement in administration or supervision.
• at least 3 years of successful teaching experience in special education.
• extensive knowledge of and recent experience in complying with special education laws and policies.

essential duties:

• knowledge of sti sets and the development of an appropriate standards-based iep.
• ability to prepare and make presentations to various audiences.
• ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• participate in reviewing the effectiveness of programs for individuals with special needs.
• monitor inclusion and access to the core curriculum as indicated in individualized education programs (iep).
• provide supervision to special education teachers.
• develop and coordinate professional development in-services and workshops for special education teachers, administrators, and parents.
• develop a positive relationship with parents of special needs students and resolve grievances.
• prepare responses and participate in mediation of state complaints and due process hearing requests.
• serve as representative/designee of the director of special education at meetings with central office personnel, parents, and community agencies to coordinate delivery of special education services to children with special needs.
• coordinate and participate in writing proposals and agreements to provide appropriate placement alternatives for special needs students with behavior issues.
• assist with evaluations of personnel.
• assist with the preparation of idea, arra, idea preschool, and idea part b budgets.
• oversee homebound services for the district.
• monitor inventory/materials.
• perform other duties as assigned by the director of special education.

how to apply: all applicants should complete the state of alabama on-line application and attach it to the specific job number in order to be eligible for hire. This application can be found on the website (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..careersalk
12education.org/ any questions should be directed to the office of human resources at  or .

special note: the person selected for this position must agree to a background check, be fingerprinted, and pay a $46.20 fee. This is required by law.

special note: for employees starting work after the beginning date of the work term, the salary will be pro-rated and based on the number of contract days left in the school year, divided by the remaining months in the contract year.

the montgomery county board of education is an equal opportunity employer. "no person shall be denied employment or be excluded from participation in any program or activity on the basis of disability, sex, race, religion, national origin, color or age."