What are the responsibilities and job description for the Program Specialist, Special Education position at Mount Diablo Unified School District?
MT DIABLO UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
PROGRAM SPECIALIST, SPECIAL EDUCATION
Primary Function
Provides support and assistance to special education teachers and to school site administrators in the delivery and management of special education programs.
Directly Responsible To :
Director, Special Education / Student Services
Supervision
Supervises and evaluates assigned certificated and classified staff.
Major Responsibilities
- Provides coordination, consultation, and program development primarily in multiple areas of expertise related to special needs students.
- Trains, supports, and assists resource specialist, designated instruction and services personnel, special day class teachers, classified personnel, outside consultants, and administrators, including other program specialists in the areas of his / her expertise.
- Assists principals and administrators with their respective special education programs by case managing, problem solving, working with special education problems that arise, and by assessing program needs.
- Chairs and / or participates in IEP Team meetings : monitors, consults and assists with referral, assessment, identification, and the IEP Team meeting process.
- Assists general and special education administrators to evaluate special education staff, evaluates staff members as assigned.
- Serves as liaison and consults with other professionals, appropriate agencies, and the community in providing full educational opportunities for special needs children.
- Develops and recommends appropriate placements for special education students including those with unique educational needs.
- Trains school staff in curriculum and appropriate modifications, and in uses of new and / or specialized methods and approaches; provides other staff development / in-service training.
- Evaluates effectiveness of specialized programs for students with exceptional needs by monitoring the implementation of the individualized education program.
- Maintains frequent, positive communication with parents of special needs students; coordinates communication between staff, parents, and community members.
- Assists in periodically developing, revising, and evaluating special education programs.
- Assists in disciplinary procedures as they pertain to special education students, including suspension, expulsion, and behavioral intervention plans ensuring adherence to procedural safeguards.
- Engage in other activities as required by the Director, Special Education / Student Services.
- Attends job-related meetings and activities specified by the Director, Special Education / Student Services.
- Performs those duties and responsibilities including supervisory and advisory duties as may be prescribed by the Superintendent.
Qualifications
Knowledge and Skills
Education, Training, and Experience
Adopted by the Board of Education 3 / 10 / 98
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