Educational Diagnostician / REACH Program
Posted: Continuous
2012-07-19
Available: 08/20/2012
Closes: 07/31/2012
To Be Determined
Employment: 10 months/year - benefited - full-time
Salary: Commensurate with teacher salary schedule based on experience and degree
Application Procedures: Interested applicants need to submit a complete online teaching application by July 31, 2012.
Qualifications:- Bachelors Degree in Special Education (Masters preferred)
- Certified in Special Education
Primary Functions: The Educational Diagnostician is responsible for the process and procedures that ensure federal, state and local special education regulations are in compliance for students with disabilities to receive the service and supports outlined in their Individual Education Plan (IEP)
Responsibilities:- Establish and
maintain audit files to comply with federal, state, and local special
education regulations for students in the REACH Program
- Demonstrate
knowledge of best practices in educating students with moderate to severe
intellectual disabilities
- Interpret and
communicate federal and state IDEA (Part B) regulations to staff, parents
& students
- Schedule and conduct
IEP meetings according to district protocol
- Work
collaboratively with IEP team members in the development of Individualized
Education Plans for students with disabilities in the REACH Program
- Coordinate
and communicate with related services personnel (OT, PT, SLT, Transportation, Assistive Tech) for students with disabilities
- Share
knowledge with program staff as it relates to special education services
for students (statewide IEP requirements, Inclusive schools initiative, Standards-Based
IEPs using the Delaware Extended Standards, accommodations/modifications,
etc.)
- Assist program
staff to ensure students with disabilities are provided the core
curriculum and scientifically research-based interventions
- Assist program
teachers with instructional differentiation strategies and accommodations,
modifications, and supports for students
- Assist IEP
team with meaningful transitions for students with disabilities 14 years
or older, especially as it relates to job/community opportunities and the
appropriate curriculum / agency involvement that drives the process
- Serve as an
integral member of the Instructional Support/Consultative Team and/or REACH
Leadership Team
- Participate in
building/district professional development as it relates to curriculum
& instruction within the core content areas
- Disseminate
student record information as appropriate (i.e., teachers, cost recovery,
agencies, etc.)
- Enter and
periodically check accuracy of student data in eSchoolPlus and IEPPlus throughout
the year
- Enter and
update student accommodations information in DELSIS prior to state
testing
- Request and/or
send records for transferring students among other districts or states in
a timely fashion
- Prepare and
coordinate referrals for ICT, alternative placements, and NetWorks to include
all necessary interventions, data collections, and IEP documentation; assist in
the delivery of the presentation for ICT.
- Other duties as assigned by the Principal of Special Programs
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Employment is conditional upon receipt of an acceptable Criminal Background Report, a negative Pre-Employment Drug Screening and a Child Abuse Registry check showing you are not on the registry at any level
The Christina School District is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of the Board of Education of the Christina School District ("District") that no person shall, on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, age or Vietnam Era veteran's status be subjected to any discrimination prohibited by the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended; the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, as amended; the Americans with Disabilities Act, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973; Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972; and other applicable laws, regulations, and Executive Orders. This policy applies to the District's programs and activities. Inquiries regarding compliance with this policy may be directed to Dr. Judi Coffield, Director of K-12 Services, Christina School District, 600 North Lombard Street, Wilmington, DE 19801; Telephone: (302) 552-2600
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