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Provide leadership and supervision of Special Education Services and Programs, (K-12+) in the following broad areas:
· Program Management Leadership
· Compliance-Based Leadership
· Leadership for Quality Teaching and Learning
Major Job Functions (Continued)
Other duties as assigned
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§ Participate in recruitment and hiring, evaluation and supervision of staff including paras, teachers and related services staff or educational services at home, non-public and public school and community locations during regular school year and extended school year programs
§ Assist in planning, coordinating, implementing and supervising a quality special education program within the policies, philosophy and goals of Eastern Carver County Schools during the regular school year and extended school year (ESY)
§ Co-create, administer and implement the district Continuous Improvement Process (MN CIMP).
§ Facilitate development and implementation of individual program plans for students through use of Individualized Education Program (IEP) and Individualized Interagency Intervention Plan (IIIP)
§ Foster relationships with parents in describing available District programs, developing creative plans and assuring due process protections and procedural safeguards under IDEA and Minnesota Statutes
§ Provide instructional leadership and facilitate staff development in best practices related to assessment and evaluation, specialized instruction, intervention, parent communication, team-building, curriculum modification, interagency collaboration and related technical skills
§ Communicate with the Director in planning program and staff development activities, budget development and management, individual student and personnel issues, and ongoing best practices in Special Education
§ Serve as liaison to special education students served in settings outside ISD 112
§ Participate in statewide and regional planning and informational meetings for Special Education
§ Maintain current knowledge regarding state and federal laws, rules, regulations and best practices within special education
§ Provide leadership and facilitate collaboration with related service providers and low incidence staff members
§ Oversee implementation of Special Education technology systems and web-based IEP systems
Specific Tasks (Continued)
§ Participate in data processing and information management activities related to required state and federal child count reporting, MARSS, EDRS, Uniform Tuition Billing
§ Project future needs and participate in planning activities related to rapid growth of school district enrollment, making recommendations for staffing, facilities, interagency agreements, and staffing to meet ever-changing needs during regular and extended school year
§ Coordinate team planning and requests for specialized transportation in a cooperative effort with the District Transportation Coordinator and contracted service providers
§ Conduct meetings with special education staff on relevant issues/topics |
§ Good organizational skills
§ Ability to work well with others
§ Good oral and written communication skills
§ Regular attendance
§ Personal dependability
§ Maintain attention to detail
§ Confidentiality rights of students
§ Evidence of an understanding of the school culture and environment, and a commitment to carrying out the vision, mission, and belief statements of District 112
§ Knowledge of child development, developmental milestones, and parent/child interaction, learning theory
§ Understanding of due process rights and procedural safeguards specific to MN Statutes and Federal Law (IDEA) in special education and related services
§ Ability to evaluate staff competencies in the provision of instruction and related services
§ Ability to complete data-based decision-making by utilizing a systematic approach to reporting and organizing information
§ Outstanding interpersonal communication skills which will facilitate joint problem solving and innovative planning
§ Understanding of principles which underlie the financing of education and special education in the state of Minnesota; and ability to project revenue and expenditure to facilitate program decision-making
§ Understand a variety of evidence based instructional strategies
§ Knowledge of interagency collaboration and agreements
§ Understanding of the proposed Individual Interagency Intervention Plan as well as community resources and county social services
Knowledge, Abilities & Skills (Continued)
§ Understanding of rules and regulations related to Special Education, and best practices in instruction and conflict resolution
§ Understanding of parent involvement in program decision-making and problem-solving
§ Knowledge of state and federal special education rules, regulations and procedures
§ Knowledge of state testing program for students with disabilities
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