Student Support Liaison Job Plano area,Texas USA,Education / Teaching

Pay Grade:

820 (Min 345.95 per day)

Work Days:

185

Primary

Purpose:

Provide support at the elementary or secondary level to the campus and students in the areas of Section 504 Coordinator, MTSS Lead, and Accelerated Instruction Lead; work in a liaison role with the building principal, the academic services department, and student support services department to support student attendance, behavior, and course performance outcomes

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

Bachelor's Degree
Valid Texas Teaching Certificate
Master's Degree (Preferred)
Elementary: ESL Certification is required for pre-k and elementary teachers.
* This requirement does not include elementary art, music and physical education teachers

Special Knowledge/

Skills:

Knowledge of curriculum and instruction
Knowledge of Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) including the components of Positive Behavior Intervention and Supports (PBIS) and Response to Intervention (RtI)
Knowledge of federal, state, and local rules and regulations for the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1978, Americans with Disabilities Act Amendment of 2008, and the Section 504 Rehabilitation Act of 1973
Knowledge of state and local rules and regulations for Accelerated Instruction
Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
Ability to analyze, interpret, and use student data for decision making
Ability to plan, monitor, and evaluate outcomes of targeted interventions and accommodations for students

Experience:

Three years of teaching experience in an elementary, middle, and/or high school (preferred)
Experience in a team leader/department head role (preferred)

Major

Responsibilities and Duties:

504 Responsibilities:

Develop Section 504 plans in compliance with the law
Facilitate and conduct Section 504 meetings, to include: initial evaluations for Section 504 referrals, re-evaluations, manifestation determination reviews
Communicate with campus personnel about students' Section 504 plans and individual needs
Monitor the implementation of Section 504 plans on the campus to ensure compliance and monitoring the progress in attendance, behavior, and course performance of students receiving Section 504 Services
Serve as a Section 504 resource, advisor, and liaison for the campus, as well as the primary point of contact for parents in regards to Section 504 implementation concerns and/or questions
Serve as the MTSS Facilitator for Section 504 Students
Serve as the College Board Services for Students with Disabilities (SSD) coordinator in conjunction with the Counseling Department (secondary)

Accelerated Instruction Responsibilities:

Verify PEIMS coding accuracy BOY, MOY, EOY & anytime a student withdraws or enrolls
Facilitate progress monitoring meetings with campus teams
Facilitate conversations with campus teams on materials and resources that will be used during Accelerated Instruction
Set a training timeline and attendance verification process for staff members who are providing Accelerated Instruction
Monitor parent waivers for small group and Accelerated Instruction

MTSS Responsibilities:

Ensure campus Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) and the components of Positive Behavior Intervention and Supports (PBIS) and Response to Intervention (RtI) align with the district's process and procedures of MTSS implementation.
Provide student support indirectly, directly, and/or monitor implementation of Student Support Plans,coordinate Student Support Team referrals with the appropriate MTSS Facilitator
Serve as a MTSS resource, advisor, and liaison for the campus leadership team in the development of campus MTSS systems
Ensure that all relevant campus personnel are appropriately trained in development of Student Support Plans, progress monitoring Student Support Plans and goals associated with the plans
Support classroom teachers in data analysis and progress monitoring
Ensure new students participate in district diagnostic assessments such as MAP, CogAT, etc. within 14 days of enrollment (if applicable)
Serve as campus liaison for students receiving Hospital/Homebound services
Conduct formal and informal campus meetings regarding curricular programs and intervention

General Responsibilities:

Attend professional learning that applies to each area of responsibility
Conduct formal and informal campus meetings regarding curricular programs and intervention
Maintain a positive and effective relationship with campus administrators, staff, and…