Preschool SPED Facilitator

OFFICIAL TITLE:                  Preschool Special Education Facilitator

SUPERVISOR:                      Director of Special Education

SALARY RANGE:                  In accordance with RCBOE Salary Schedules

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:   Work Year - 11 months

SUMMARY DESCRIPTION:

Under direction of the director of special education and special education supervisor, the preschool special education teacher provides direct and indirect services/instruction to students with disabilities and their families in a homebased or community/facility-based setting and work in collaboration with the general education teacher. Facilitate in the evaluation and Individual Education Program (IEP) process.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES: (Asterisk for essential job duties.)

1. Assumes all duties and responsibilities specified .
2. Assists with screening, evaluation and conducts eligibility for students as required.
3. Prepares initial and post evaluation/assessment reports and eligibility reports as required to meet timelines.
4. Serves as a member of the Eligibility/IEP team to assist in determining programs and/or placements for students with disabilities. Prepare, review, and present evaluation report and draft goals and objectives at staffing in collaboration with parents, teacher, and other support agencies.
5. Maintains accurate and complete records as required by law, RCSS policy and administrative regulation.
6. Assists staff with developing individualized programs, selecting and/or adapting instructional materials and equipment for needed to provid sepcially desinged instruction.
7. Identifies additional needs of student and/or families and makes referrals or seeks consultation from person responsible for addressing this need.
8. Delivers services and provide appropriate instruction to students as specified in IEP; if needed.
9. Participates in and provides professional development activities designed to advance teacher knowledge in the areas of instruction, best practices, and differentiated instruction. Changes in educational policy and other information as may be necessary to improve classroom instruction and programming for students with disabilities.
10. Establishes and maintains contact with outside service providers working with a student on the teachers' caseloads in order to provide an integrated educational program.
11. Establishes relationships with colleagues, students, parents and community which reflect recognition of and respect for every individual.
12. Participates in preschool/Pre-K conferences, RTI/SST meetings, and other events within the regular education process as part of the consultation process for current students or the transition process for past students who are being monitored.
13. Collaborates with special education personnel, Babaies Can't Wait and other community agencies with Child Find, transition and educational planning and placemnet of students with disabilities, recognizing that early detection and remediation of individual problems will prevent later difficulties.
14. Attends system and department meetings and serves on committees as required.
15. Adheres to federal, state, and local due process procedures and timelines.
16. Assists staff and students with other needs as appropriate.
17. Takes all necessary and safety precautions to protect self, students, equipment, materials and facilities.
18. The employee shall carry out such other and further duties, whether specifically listed above or not, as are assigned or required by such employee’s supervisor, other appropriate school personnel, law board policy administrative regulation, department handbook, as are reasonably necessary to the efficient operation of the school system and its mission.

KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES, AND SKILLS:

Knowledge of the RCSS curriculum for the grade/content range of the position, RCSS special education program. Thorough knowledge of Individual Education Program (IEP), learning theory, differentiated instruction, data collection. best instructional practices, research based reading instruction, multicultural education, assessments, Individuals with Disabilities IDEIA Act (IDEA 2004), No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 (NCLB 2001), and state and federal policies and procedures related to special

education. Ability to provide instructional support if position is in an inclusive setting. Works well with students with disabilities, teachers, and parents of students with disabilities. Ability to appropriately adapt instruction, programs and materials. Collects instructional data for decision making process. Excellent communication skills.

EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE:

Possess a Bachelor's degree in special education and/or pursuing special education certification in a content area is desirable. Knowledge of learning theory, differentiated instruction, developmental reading, child development, behavior management, and assessment. Must be knowledgeable in methods of teaching elementary reading and math if seeking an elementary position. Student teaching in the specific area of exceptionality or two years teaching experience in the specific area of exceptionality (learning disabilities, mental retardation, autism spectrum disorder, or emotional disabilities) preferable at level appropriate to assignment (elementary or secondary), other combinations of applicable education, training, and experience which provide the knowledge, abilities, and skills necessary to perform effectively in the position may be considered. Special Education Preschool Endorsement preferred.

CERTIFICATE AND LICENSE REQUIREMENTS:

Meets Georgia state certification requirements in appropriate field of education.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Ability to move around the classroom including stooping. bending, standing for extended periods and moving heavy objects up to 20 pounds.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

Required to attend school meetings, programs and activities outside the instructional day as mandated by RCSS contract.

EVALUATION:

Performance of this job will be evaluated with Richmond County School System evaluation policy. Date Established: 11/08

Date(s) Revised: 2/09

This description may be changed at any time. This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee. The employee will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other related duties as assigned by the Board. Richmond County Schools reserves the right to update, revise or change this job description and related duties at any time.

* Essential job duties -the basic job duties that an employee must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Salary : $44,367 - $88,620