What are the responsibilities and job description for the Special Education Facilitator position at Three Lakes Educational Cooperative?
Three Lakes Educational Cooperative USD #620
SPECIAL EDUCATION FACILITATOR
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Eligible for or possess Kansas Special Education Licensure
- Graduate degree in Special Education or Related Field (preferred)
- Minimum of Three years of experience in special education
- Knowledge of and proficiency in State and Federal Regulations, Statues and Procedures
- Hold and maintain valid state driver's license
REPORTS TO: Director and Assistant Director
JOB GOAL: The goal of the Special Education Facilitator is to promote and support professional adherence to the legal requirements of state and federal regulations; to protect the procedural safeguards of students and their parents; to provide technical assistance to teachers and administrators regarding special education issues and concerns; and to assist with communication regarding special education topics. The Facilitator understands state standards and promotes evidence-based practices in the Least Restrictive Environment.
ESSENTIAL SKILLS and ABILITIES:
- Ability to possess and maintain appropriate licensure or certification in the State of Kansas.
- Ability to speak clearly to various groups expressing ideas in a logical and concise manner and possess composition skills suitable for producing written communication for a variety of readers.
- Ability to quickly analyze a situation and provide a prompt response or determine next steps.
- Ability to respond to information requests in a courteous, timely and helpful manner.
- Ability to manage job responsibilities while meeting established deadlines.
- Ability to work constructively and cooperatively with others.
- Ability to travel as needed.
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Provide ongoing support to promote appropriate specially designed instruction and related services within the context of LRE
- Provide feedback and training for staff related to IEP development and implementation
- Provide specialized professional development to staff related to providing evidence based practice
- Serve as a mentor for individual special education teachers
- Collaborate with staff to assess and address student needs
- Consult with special education teams and principals on issues related to special education law and procedures and special education programing
- Collaborate with Special Education administrative staff regarding system-wide and targeted professional development needs
- Maintain current knowledge of Special Education procedures and regulations
- Facilitate IEP teams and other groups as needed
- Coordinate special education building team meetings to facilitate communication between staff and Administration.
- Member of TLEC Advisory Team (AdT)
- Other duties as assigned by TLEC Administration
Salary Range: Determined by placement on salary schedule
Benefits:
- 90% Paid Single Blue Cross/Blue Shield Health Insurance Policy
- 6 Paid Sick Leave Days
- 6 Paid Discretionary Leave Days
- Paid Bereavement Leave
- Longevity Pay
- Optional Section 125 Salary Reduction Plan
- Various 403 b options also available
- Opportunities for Professional Development
