Responsibilities and Duties for the District:

·     Coordinate initial evaluation for Special Education services following the RtI process

o   Ensure SPED evaluation timelines are met

o   Maintain student data and other records in compliance with SPED policies and submit required reports.

 ·     Coordinates 504 Programs for the District

o   Monitors compliance with 504 services

o   Oversees 504 Meetings with parents and staff

o   Monitors appropriate implementation of the 504 plan for individual students

o   Review SPED and 504 folders for compliance

 ·     Oversees English as a Second Language (ESL) Program

o   Monitors compliance and implementation of ESL

 ·     Oversees District Special Education Teachers and Compliance

o   Assist in the planning and implementation of special education services

o   Provide faculty in-services on special education items/issues

o   Coordinates with other professional staff in the diagnosis of learning disorders, development of planned acceleration and evaluation of student progress

 ·     Oversee Case Manager’s implementation of students ARD with general education staff

o   Attend District ARDs as assigned

 ·     Knowledge of learning disorders and assists with placements for students with special needs

·     Evaluate Student Progress

·     Oversee Case Manager’s preparation for the development of individual students education plans in consultation with parents and IEP team members

·     Oversee Case Manager’s roles and responsibilities are in compliance according to District expectations.

·     Design instruction, both individual and small group, which parallels the general education curriculum

·     Monitors student progress, participates in review and revision of IEP, as appropriate

·     Articulate curriculum between and among student levels

·     Manage classroom organization and management

·     Perform other duties as assigned

·     Assistant to Campus Test Administrator

 Growth and Development

·       Help teachers understand Special Education rules mandated by TEA/IDEA.

·       Helps teachers understand and implement 504 plans for individual students

·       Coordinate and manage extracurricular duties as assigned

·       Sponsor outside activities approved by the school principal

·       Serve as an example for students

·       Support mission of Charter

 Communication

·       Establish communication rapport with parents, students, principals and teachers through conferences

·       Create and maintain a professional relationship with colleagues, students, parents and community members

·       Ability to interact with students, parents, staff, and community

·       Present information accurately through clear communication skills

 Professional

·       Enrich job skills through professional development activities

·      Must have the ability to be flexible and receptive to change

 Other

·       Keep up-to-date on and abide by state and charter regulations and policies for classroom teachers

·       Gather, manage and file all reports, records and other documents required

·       Be active in faculty meeting and assist in staff committees as necessary

Supervisory Responsibilities:

            Provide feedback to the administrator regarding special education teacher performance/compliance

Additional Job-Related Duties:

·       Maintain control in stressful situations

·       Extended hours may be required

·       Travel is required

·       Some lifting may be required

·       Member of at least one campus/district level committee

·       Attend Parent and Teacher Organization (PTO) and Board meetings as a grade level representative – as directed