Location:
Special Services

Position Summary:
Provides technical assistance and support in the area of Special Education programming. Promotes quality and compliance of programs and services to improve student achievement.
Essential Duties:

• Model core organizational beliefs and values; communicate openly and effectively within and across teams to maximize student success.
• Assist the Special Education Teachers, Support Staff, Campus Administrators, and Related Service Providers in order to provide classroom structures, supports and instruction aligned with district-approved Evidence Based and Research Based Practices.
• Provide supports to Special Education Teachers in the development and implementation of lesson plans needed and reflect Specially Designed Instruction.
• Assist with staff development of programs and innovation of special methods and approaches specific to meeting student needs in special education settings for both instruction and behavior.
• Collect and analyze data in an effort to evaluate program effectiveness.
• Collaborate with campus administrators who oversee the provision of special education services at their schools.
• Serve as liaison with professionals, the community, parents and agencies regarding special education laws, procedures, policies, programs and placement.
• Assist the Office of Exceptional Student Services Leadership Team in monitoring local plan implementation, legal compliance and data collection.
• Establish and maintain professional communication with parents, students, and district personnel; ensure that all interactions are supportive, courteous, and respectful.
• Attend and participate in department meetings and serve on staff committees as required.
• Pursue professional development activities that align with district goals and initiatives and current professional research.
• Comply with policies established by federal and state law, State Board of Education rule, and district board policy in the areas of assessment, placement, and planning for Special Education services.
• Comply with all district and local campus routines and regulations, and verbal and written directives.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills and/or Abilities):

• Bachelor’s Degree.
• Valid Oklahoma Special Education Teacher certificate or appropriate Related Service licensure.
• Minimum of Three (3) years successful Special Education teaching or related services field experience.
• Must possess the ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Must possess the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff, parents, and the community.
• Ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively with others, demonstrate self-discipline and initiative, follow state and district guidelines.
• Skills in mediation and facilitation of group and/or individual problems to resolution.

Preferred Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills and/or Abilities):

• Master’s Degree in Special Education.

*Relevant experience may be substituted for formal education at a 2:1 ratio. Therefore for every 1 year of college lacking, 2 years of directly relevant experience may be substituted.
Physical/Mental Requirements:

• Must have adequate manual dexterity to write legibly and perform required duties on the computer.
• Must have adequate visual acuity to read, interpret and transcribe written material and other required duties.
• Requires normal range of hearing and clear speaking abilities to interact appropriately with others in person and on the telephone.
• Requires some stooping, bending, stretching and occasional lifting not to exceed 25 pounds.
• Sitting for prolonged periods of time.
• May periodically require work outside of normal business hours, including weekends, under sometimes. stressful conditions in order to meet business needs and strict deadlines.

Work Environment:

• Office duties will be performed in a well-lighted, climate controlled environment.

Reports To: Executive Director of Special Education Services
FSLA Status: Exempt
Compensation:
Work Days:
FTE: 100

Location:
Special Services

Position Summary:
Provides technical assistance and support in the area of Special Education programming. Promotes quality and compliance of programs and services to improve student achievement.
Essential Duties:

• Model core organizational beliefs and values; communicate openly and effectively within and across teams to maximize student success.
• Assist the Special Education Teachers, Support Staff, Campus Administrators, and Related Service Providers in order to provide classroom structures, supports and instruction aligned with district-approved Evidence Based and Research Based Practices.
• Provide supports to Special Education Teachers in the development and implementation of lesson plans needed and reflect Specially Designed Instruction.
• Assist with staff development of programs and innovation of special methods and approaches specific to meeting student needs in special education settings for both instruction and behavior.
• Collect and analyze data in an effort to evaluate program effectiveness.
• Collaborate with campus administrators who oversee the provision of special education services at their schools.
• Serve as liaison with professionals, the community, parents and agencies regarding special education laws, procedures, policies, programs and placement.
• Assist the Office of Exceptional Student Services Leadership Team in monitoring local plan implementation, legal compliance and data collection.
• Establish and maintain professional communication with parents, students, and district personnel; ensure that all interactions are supportive, courteous, and respectful.
• Attend and participate in department meetings and serve on staff committees as required.
• Pursue professional development activities that align with district goals and initiatives and current professional research.
• Comply with policies established by federal and state law, State Board of Education rule, and district board policy in the areas of assessment, placement, and planning for Special Education services.
• Comply with all district and local campus routines and regulations, and verbal and written directives.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills and/or Abilities):

• Bachelor’s Degree.
• Valid Oklahoma Special Education Teacher certificate or appropriate Related Service licensure.
• Minimum of Three (3) years successful Special Education teaching or related services field experience.
• Must possess the ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Must possess the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff, parents, and the community.
• Ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively with others, demonstrate self-discipline and initiative, follow state and district guidelines.
• Skills in mediation and facilitation of group and/or individual problems to resolution.

Preferred Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills and/or Abilities):

• Master’s Degree in Special Education.

*Relevant experience may be substituted for formal education at a 2:1 ratio. Therefore for every 1 year of college lacking, 2 years of directly relevant experience may be substituted.
Physical/Mental Requirements:

• Must have adequate manual dexterity to write legibly and perform required duties on the computer.
• Must have adequate visual acuity to read, interpret and transcribe written material and other required duties.
• Requires normal range of hearing and clear speaking abilities to interact appropriately with others in person and on the telephone.
• Requires some stooping, bending, stretching and occasional lifting not to exceed 25 pounds.
• Sitting for prolonged periods of time.
• May periodically require work outside of normal business hours, including weekends, under sometimes. stressful conditions in order to meet business needs and strict deadlines.

Work Environment:

• Office duties will be performed in a well-lighted, climate controlled environment.

Reports To: Executive Director of Special Education Services
FSLA Status: Exempt
Compensation:
Work Days:
FTE: 100