This position is for the 26/27 school year. We anticipate that 25% of this position will be Process Coordinator at the middle school level while 75% of this position will be district pyschological examiner at all levels, K-12. This postion will have a 10 day teacher extended contract.

This position will require Special Education K-12 and Psychological Examiner Certification.

Per Board policy GCBA-R1, a maximum of 21 years of experience (with proper certification) may be transferred from another elementary or secondary accredited system. The highest step a teacher may enter the district at is step 22 of the salary schedule.

Psychological Examiner Job Description

CLASSIFICATION: Certified

REPORTS TO: Director of Special Education

QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Valid Missouri certificate; appropriate certification required
2. Master’s in related content area preferred, but not required
3. Criminal justice fingerprint and background clearance
4. Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board and/or Superintendent may find appropriate

JOB GOAL: Responsible for the coordination of special programs, and/or multidisciplinary team evaluations, and assists in determining whether a student meets qualifications for special services as dictated by federal guidelines. Additionally, maintains accurate and appropriate assessment data as dictated by federal guidelines.

PERFORMANCE AND JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Adheres to adopted Board of Education policies and maintains strict confidentiality as required by law
2. Establishes and maintains effective relationships with students, staff and community
3. Organizes and prioritizes educator workload to best meet the needs of students
4. Evaluates student’s academic and social growth and keeps appropriate records of student progress
5. Identifies student needs, makes appropriate referrals and works with special education staff to develop individual education plans
6. Works well as a team member to serve all constituencies
7. Adheres to and follows all deadlines and requirements as presented by administration / state / federal law
8. Attends all meetings as requested by direct supervisor and district administration
9. Develops a professional development plan annually and commits to lifelong learning and growth
10. Responsible for conducting and interpreting multidisciplinary and/or special program evaluation data for the district
a. Assumes direct responsibility for all district evaluations which can be reasonably scheduled within the school calendar year
b. Performs formal assessments as directed for differentiated instructional programs (i.e., ELL, 504, Gifted, IDEA, E.C.S.E)
11. Participates in multidisciplinary and/or special program evaluations for the district
a. Participates in multidisciplinary teams
b. Participates in Special Education program evaluations
c. Participates in all other related meetings as requested
12. Analyzes assessment data and writes descriptive diagnostic reports
a. Effectively analyzes assessment data as a piece of the overall assessment and testing process
b. Writes descriptive diagnostic reports that are clear and concise and based on assessment data
13. Uses the appropriate district format(s), and submits data to the appropriate personnel within specified timelines
14. Maintains accurate files and paperwork for individual students referred, screened, and evaluated, and other diagnostic team-provided, data-based services in compliance with district and State and Federal timelines
15. Communicates effectively orally and in writing
16. Demonstrates interpersonal effectiveness in interactions with all students, administrators, classroom teachers, parents, and special education personnel
17. Respects confidentiality of client interviews and records in compliance with district and State and Federal guidelines
18. Performs such other tasks and assumes such other responsibilities the superintendent and/or his/her designee may assign

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: 183 day teacher contract; salary and work year to be established by the Board of Education. Applicable health and life insurance. 10 day teacher extended contract.

EVALUATION: Performance of this job will be evaluated annually by the Superintendent in accordance with provisions of the Board’s policy on evaluation of certified personnel.

PHYSICAL, MENTAL AND VISUAL DEMANDS: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk and sit. Additionally, the employee may occasionally be required to push or lift up to 50 lbs as necessary for the safety and well-being of others. Lastly, this job requires the employee to have the vision ability to read handwritten or typed materials, and meet multiple demands from several people while interacting with other staff and the public.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

JOB DUTIES: The most significant duties of this position have been included in this job description. However, this job description is not an exhaustive list of all duties performed. In addition, the District may modify this position as needed to reflect the assignment of additional or supplemental duties assigned. Employees are expected to perform all assigned duties regardless of whether such duties appear in this job description.

10/21/2016

Special Education Process Coordinator Job Description

CLASSIFICATION:       Certified

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Valid Missouri Teacher’s certificate and appropriate special education / administration certificate
2. At least 5 years successful teaching experience
3. Prior experience teaching and/or supervising in the area of Special Education
4. Other such qualifications as required by the Core Data Section of the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education
5. Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board and/or Superintendent may find appropriate and acceptable

REPORTS TO: Director of Special Education

JOB GOAL:     To assist the Superintendent and/or his/her designee(s) substantially and effectively in the task of providing leadership in developing, achieving and maintaining the best possible special education programs and other student services.

ESSENTIAL SKILLS:

1.  Must have effective oral and written communication skills
2.  Must have strong interpersonal communication skills
3.  Must have ability to lead groups to consensus and demonstrates superior skills in teamwork and positive culture development
4.  Must be able to make effective presentations to the Board of Education, staff, parents, and community

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Special education services and district student services program design, development and implementation
2. Ensure federal/state and special education compliance as required by federal/state guidelines
3. Supervision, recruitment, training and support of special education and student services staff
4. Maintain confidential nature of all school related material

PERFORMANCE AND JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:                                            

1. Responsible for the development and coordination of procedures with district and building administrators for the administration of special education and student services programs.

2. Monitors and supervises the development and correct implementation of IEPs.
3. Coordinates and ensures proper homebound instruction for homebound or hospitalized students.
4. Serves as the district’s designated coordinator and/or contact person for Section 504, English as Second Language, homeless, and other areas as assigned by the Superintendent and/or Board of Education.

5. Serves as the district contact person for migrant and immigrant student service programs, K-12.
6. Determines needs for additional or altered special education programs.
7. Responsible for in-service training of special education and regular education staff regarding special education matters.
8. Develops instructional programs compatible with overall special education needs.
9. Interprets the philosophy and practices of the special education program to administrators, staff and the public-at-large.
10. Assists the Assistant Superintendents in preparing all Federal, State and local reports on special education programs.
11. Maintains special education MSIP documentation and monitors compliance.
12. Oversees and manages district federal programs.
13. Assimilates and disseminates data and information regarding current research on educating students with special needs.
14. Participates in the recruitment, selection and assignment of all special education and student services personnel.
15. Prepares and supervises the special education budget, maintaining accurate records regarding professional development, purchases and out-of-district contractual agreements.

16. Assists in the development of summer special programs as approved by the Board of Education.
17. Participates in the planning and equipping of special education classrooms and staff.
18. Supervises and coordinates special education program purchasing.
19. Serves as a liaison between the school and community/parents assisting with the communication process between building staff and families involved with special education and student services programs.

20. Responsible for assisting the Director of Transportation with student transportation.
21. Assists building principals in monitoring special education programs and makes recommendations to the Superintendent.
22. Coordinates the collection of Core Data & preparation of other reports for special education programs..           
23. Attends all conferences and workshops necessary to maintain and enhance knowledge in areas of general responsibility.
24. Develops a professional development plan annually and commits to life-long learning and growth.
25. Responsible for IDEA and 504 Manifestation Determinations
26. Serves in the capacity of an LEA as needed.
27. Oversees the process of transfer IDEA students to our district.
28. Serves as liason to Franklin County Cooperative, Autumn Hill State School, and Immaculate Conception Schools.
29. Responsible for monitoring Secondary Transition Services provided to High School Students.
30. Assists Director in projections of need in the special education department.
31. Assists building counselors schedule IDEA students.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: 183 teacher contract days with applicable health and life insurance. Salary to be established by the Board of Education. 10 day teacher extended contract

EVALUATION: Performance of this job will be evaluated annually by the Superintendent in accordance with provisions of the Board’s policy on Evaluation of Certified Personnel.

PHYSICAL, MENTAL AND VISUAL DEMANDS: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk and sit. Additionally, the employee may occasionally be required to push or lift up to 50 lbs as necessary for the safety and well-being of others. Lastly, this job requires the employee to have the vision ability to read handwritten or typed materials, and meet multiple demands from several people while interacting with other staff and the public.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

JOB DUTIES: The most significant duties of this position have been included in this job description. However, this job description is not an exhaustive list of all duties performed. In addition, the District may modify this position as needed to reflect the assignment of additional or supplemental duties assigned. Employees are expected to perform all assigned duties regardless of whether such duties appear in this job description.

Revised: February 27, 2017