What are the responsibilities and job description for the Special Education Coordinator position at Educational Service Center of Northeast Ohio?
ACHIEVEMENT CENTERS FOR CHILDREN
Special Education Coordinator of the Autism School
SUMMARY
The Special Education Coordinator of the Autism School is responsible for assuring that the program is providing a high quality educational program for students with autism.
ONGOING DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Responsible for having working knowledge of Ohio Department of Education (ODE) licensing regulations, ODE Academic Content Standards grades K-12 .
2. Promotes a positive image by representing the Autism School and the Achievement Centers for Children in a courteous, professional manner.
3. Adheres to all Policies/Procedures in the Achievement Centers for Children Staff Handbook and Autism School Operating Manual.
4. Promotes a team approach throughout the agency.
5. Works in family-centered partnership with the individuals and families served by the Achievement Centers for Children.
6. Practices safe work habits and contributes to ensuring a safe and healthy work environment.
7. Attends continuing education courses and keeps abreast of new techniques and trends in the field of Education/Special Education/Autism through conferences and professional memberships.
8. Fosters and maintains good public relations with all community sources.
9. Conducts self with professional dignity; understands the importance of good human relations; able to motivate others; and possesses initiative and good judgment.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following.
Other duties may be assigned. To successfully perform this job an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform all ongoing and essential duties. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform these duties.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS listed below are indicative of knowledge, skills and responsibilities required to be successful in this position.
Education, Training and/or Experience
1. Bachelor’s degree in Education or related field.
2. Minimum of 5 years teaching experience students with autism, communication and severe behavioral challenges
3. Minimum of 2 years supervisory/experience of private or public school or program
4. Training and minimum of 2 years experience in behavioral intervention methods and development of FBAs/BIPs.
Personal Skills and Abilities
1. Ability to instruct and support staff on evidence based practices for students in grades preK-12 with autism.
2. Good interpersonal and communication skills with families and teachers.
3. Excellent teaching skills
4. Good organizational skills
5. Ability to work independently.
6. Excellent problem-solving skills in high stress situations.
7. Display sincere and enthusiastic interest in working with all children and families.
8. Act in a professional manner and maintain confidentiality of families.
9. Foundation of satisfactory supervisory skills.
10. Established skills in marketing and professional networking.
11. History of participation in budget preparation and budget management.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
PHYSICAL DEMANDS described here are representative of those that must be routinely met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential duties.
WORKING CONDITIONS described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee while performing essential duties of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential duties.
WORK CALENDAR
Length of work day: 8 Hours
Work days: 220
This job description is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties or skills required for the job and is subject to review and change in accordance with the needs of Achievement Centers for Children.
By signing below, I confirm that I have reviewed and received the above job description. I understand that this job description does not necessarily cover every task or duty that might be assigned, and that additional responsibilities may be assigned as necessary.
________________________________________ ______________________________
Special Education Coordinator of the Autism School
SUMMARY
The Special Education Coordinator of the Autism School is responsible for assuring that the program is providing a high quality educational program for students with autism.
ONGOING DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Responsible for having working knowledge of Ohio Department of Education (ODE) licensing regulations, ODE Academic Content Standards grades K-12 .
2. Promotes a positive image by representing the Autism School and the Achievement Centers for Children in a courteous, professional manner.
3. Adheres to all Policies/Procedures in the Achievement Centers for Children Staff Handbook and Autism School Operating Manual.
4. Promotes a team approach throughout the agency.
5. Works in family-centered partnership with the individuals and families served by the Achievement Centers for Children.
6. Practices safe work habits and contributes to ensuring a safe and healthy work environment.
- Assists in monitoring the Autism School classrooms, playground and office areas to allow for safe, efficient and organized delivery of services.
- Assists in monitoring all equipment in safe working order, notifying supervisor of repairs/replacements as needed.
- Practices appropriate safety techniques related to Infection Control and Universal Precautions including hand washing, toy disinfecting and laundry.
7. Attends continuing education courses and keeps abreast of new techniques and trends in the field of Education/Special Education/Autism through conferences and professional memberships.
8. Fosters and maintains good public relations with all community sources.
9. Conducts self with professional dignity; understands the importance of good human relations; able to motivate others; and possesses initiative and good judgment.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following.
Other duties may be assigned. To successfully perform this job an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform all ongoing and essential duties. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform these duties.
- Provides consultation and supervision to autism school classroom staff responsible for the creation and implementation of individual education plans and evaluation team reports.
- Provides direct supervision and evaluation of staff as assigned by VP of Education.
- Supervises the development of interventions, IEP goals and/or services, functional behavior assessments and behavior plans for students needing behavior support.
- Participates in the intake/enrollment process, aims to assist in keeping program at capacity and helps to coordinate services with the school districts such as transportation, related services and ETR completion.
- Maintains and monitors all IEP compliance components including: meeting invitations to parent and school district, team planning meetings for IEP goals and objectives, progress reports, PR01s, and any other compliance-related documentation and meetings.
- Trains and supports staff in the creation of IEP documents with pre-meeting preparation and internal monitoring for accuracy.
- Collaborates with administrative assistant to maintain digital record for student data base.
- Provides crisis support to students and staff when student behaviors are escalated.
- Serves as contact with school districts to arrange technology/communication needs.
- Serves as school transportation coordinator to establish and maintain transportation-provider information.
- Serves as member of in-take team and hiring team.
- Understands and maintains the collaborative relationship with the leadership team of Autism School and Educational Services Center.
- Collaborate with school leadership team to plan monthly staff meetings and educational workshop opportunities for staff that includes creating and delivering professional development.
- Attend all Agency, Education Department and Autism School staff meetings and in-service trainings as requested.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS listed below are indicative of knowledge, skills and responsibilities required to be successful in this position.
Education, Training and/or Experience
1. Bachelor’s degree in Education or related field.
2. Minimum of 5 years teaching experience students with autism, communication and severe behavioral challenges
3. Minimum of 2 years supervisory/experience of private or public school or program
4. Training and minimum of 2 years experience in behavioral intervention methods and development of FBAs/BIPs.
Personal Skills and Abilities
1. Ability to instruct and support staff on evidence based practices for students in grades preK-12 with autism.
2. Good interpersonal and communication skills with families and teachers.
3. Excellent teaching skills
4. Good organizational skills
5. Ability to work independently.
6. Excellent problem-solving skills in high stress situations.
7. Display sincere and enthusiastic interest in working with all children and families.
8. Act in a professional manner and maintain confidentiality of families.
9. Foundation of satisfactory supervisory skills.
10. Established skills in marketing and professional networking.
11. History of participation in budget preparation and budget management.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Master’s Degree in Education/Special Education
- Experience in Ohio Department of Education (ODE) licensing, ODE regulations and Academic Content Standards - Extended grades K-12
- Working understanding of established and emerging evidences based methods, i.e. TEACCH, DIR model, PECS, Assistive Technology, RTI, ABA/Discrete Trials, total communication
- Experience with ODE compliance as it relates to special education including: IEPs, ETRs, development of FBAs/BIPs, Restraint and Seclusion law, transition initiatives and practices, continuum of services, parental rights, etc.
- Experience with Word, Publisher, Excel and use of video and digital cameras
PHYSICAL DEMANDS described here are representative of those that must be routinely met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential duties.
- Able to lift children of 40 pound by self and 60 pounds with assistance.
- Must be able to visually observe, hear and speak to students within a group setting.
- Interact with children at eye level.
- Actively participate with students; on floor, lifting, running, etc.
- Must be able to drive a car, to be available to both Autism School sites.
WORKING CONDITIONS described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee while performing essential duties of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential duties.
- Must be able to work flexible hours to meet the needs of children and families.
- May require offsite travel.
WORK CALENDAR
Length of work day: 8 Hours
Work days: 220
This job description is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties or skills required for the job and is subject to review and change in accordance with the needs of Achievement Centers for Children.
By signing below, I confirm that I have reviewed and received the above job description. I understand that this job description does not necessarily cover every task or duty that might be assigned, and that additional responsibilities may be assigned as necessary.
________________________________________ ______________________________
