Job Description
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES
To use leadership and communication skills to ensure appropriate services to all students, case manage out-of-district students and serve as a positive liaison between staff, principals and parents. To provide leadership to special education and regular education staff in regards to special education policies and procedures and the education of children with disabilities within the public school.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Master's Degree or higher in education
Certification as Special Education Administrator
Demonstrated knowledge of state & federal regulations and IEP development
Minimum three years successful teaching experience
At least three years of experience as special education teacher and case manager.
Experience with NHSEIS online system
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Learning Disability, Emotionally Handicapped and/or Mentally Retardation endorsement preferred
Reports To: Director of Student Services
Supervisory Responsibility: Special Education staff
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Coordinate and supervise the special education programs within the school district
Coordinate and attend referral, evaluation and IEP meetings as the LEA
Oversee IEP development, authorize final IEP, monitor student progress and progress reports
Ensure that all procedures and related timelines are met regarding IEP development, evaluations, and determination of eligibility
Assist school administration with placement of special education students in regular education
Organize, design, and deliver in-service training for regular education teachers, special education teachers and support staff regarding special education services, IEP implementation, and other related issues
Attend court proceedings for special education students
Participate as a member of the Student Assistance Team
Assist in recruitment, screening, hiring, training, and assignment of special education personnel
Provide case management for a portion of the out-of-district students
Assist with ensuring compliance as it relates to the Medicaid to Schools Program
Coordinate and attend transition meetings for eighth graders moving to the high school
Coordinate and plan post-secondary transition meetings with NH Vocational Rehabilitation for graduating students
Coordinate with outside agencies for the purpose of supporting special education students
Maintenance of confidential special education records
Assist in extended school year planning
WORKING ENVIRONMENT
Physically able to perform the essential function of the job as outlined above, including frequent standing, walking, sitting, seeing, talking, hearing, using hands to manipulate, handle, and feel objects. Occasionally required to reach with hands and arms, climb steps, stoop, kneel, or crouch.
OTHER DUTIES
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time without cause.
EMPLOYMENT CLASSIFICATION
Exempt
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT
220 day position, full-time
8 hours per day
Work week: Monday – Friday
Clear criminal records check
Verification of health to perform job
EEO STATEMENT
The Farmington School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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Job Tags
Full time, Monday to Friday