IDEA 611: Special Education Specialist
Alexandria, VA, United States
Job Description :
The Special Education Specialist will be responsible for providing instructional and compliance support to special education teachers and administrators as they work to ensure that each student with a disability is provided specially designed instruction aligned with supports and services indicated on the IEP. An essential role is working with school leadership and teachers to support student growth through the development of standards based IEPs, data analysis, implementation of targeted interventions, analysis of school wide trends in instruction, ensuring best practices are in place, and making recommendations about potential next steps to address areas of need for students with disabilities.
Please note that as this is a grant-funded position, continuation of the position into future budget years is dependent on ongoing grant funding.
Education: Master's Degree
Certificates & Licenses: Valid Virginia Department of Education Postgraduate Professional license with an endorsement in Special Education.
Experience: At least 8 years of experience as a Special Education Teacher.
Key Competencies:
Extensive knowledge of special education laws and regulations at the federal, state and local level;
Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data to inform instruction;
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills;
Ability to work collaboratively with a diverse team of educators, parents, and professionals;
Extensive knowledge and skills in specially designed instruction, intervention programs and best instructional practices/strategies for students with disabilities.
Essential Functions
Provides coaching and modeling of current High Leverage Practices in the areas of co-teaching, specially designed instruction and service delivery for special education teachers in inclusive and/or resource learning environments;
Assists special education teachers in the development of standards based IEPs that are aligned to the general curriculum and the Virginia Standards of Learning;
Supports administrators in understanding best practices for students with disabilities;
Analyzes student performance data to identify trends and inform instructional practices;
Deliver training to teachers on best practices for students with disabilities including co-teaching, SDI, and data collection;
Collaborates with multiple departments and offices to ensure seamless instructional integration;
Conducts IEP audits and reviews of special education services to ensure compliance;
Monitors timelines to ensure adherence to federal, state, and local laws and regulations regarding special education;
May perform other additional duties or tasks as designated by supervisor .
Clearances:
Criminal Justice Fingerprint/Background Clearance.
Tuberculosis Skin Test.
Public Health Compliance
Must follow safety and health protocols.
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