Job Description
• Provide leadership in program evaluations and follow-up procedures.
• Write/develop federal projects, state facility and equipment projects.
• Coordinate integration of special education into the total school program.
• Provide leadership in curriculum development.
• Work to maintain good public and community relations.
• Interview instructional candidates for Special Education areas and make recommendations to principals for appointments to positions.
• Procure and distribute new, specialized materials and equipment.
• Supervise record keeping of students in the program.
• Coordinate staff conferences and orientation meetings.
• Interact with parents, outside agencies, businesses and community to enhance the understanding of system initiatives and priorities and to elicit support and assistance.
• Keep supervisor informed of potential problems or unusual events.
• Serve on system, state or community councils or committees as assigned or appropriate.
• Assist in the interpretation of programs, philosophy and policies of the system to staff, students, parents and the community.
• Work closely with school staff to support school improvement initiatives and processes.
• Keep informed and disseminate information about current research, trends and best practices in areas of responsibility.
• Facilitate the development, implementation and evaluation of staff development activities in assigned areas.
• Attend training sessions, conferences and workshops as assigned or appropriate to keep abreast of current practices, programs and legal issues.
• Other duties as needed.
• $76000 - $90000 / year
Qualifications
• B.A. or B.S. degree
• Masters degree preferred
• CA Credential as Education Specialist with mild/moderate or severe designation
• Knowledge of special needs of students in assigned area
• Knowledge of IEP goal setting process and implementation
• Knowledge of curriculum and instruction
• California Commission on Teacher Credentialing certificate, permit or other documentation equivalent to what a special education teacher in other public schools would be required to hold
• Highly Qualified in accordance with the No Child Left behind Act