Exceptional Student Education, Coordinator

POSITION GOAL To provide professional leadership in support of educational programs for exceptional education students of Volusia County Schools

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

1. *Collaborate in the development of program philosophies, goals and objectives and facilitate their implementation.

2. *Facilitate development and implementation in tracking of goals, objectives and strategies related to transition of students.

3. *Facilitate supported inclusion and mainstreaming of students with disabilities in the general education program where appropriate.

4. *Collaborate in the development, implementation, and tracking of goals, objectives and strategies in the District Strategic Plan.

5. *Provide communication link between area schools and district ESE offices

6. *Provide communication link between schools and ESE program department to facilitate allocation of federal funds.

7. *Maintain contacts with general education specialists, other organizations and outside agencies to foster better communication in program development and support.

8. *Work as a program advocate in helping to create an educational climate where student success is enhanced.

9. *Work as a liaison for state Department of Education (DOE) and district in subject area councils, community organizations and parent groups.

10. *Actively participate in professional organizations and continuously updates knowledge of program area responsibility.

11. *Collaborate to develop and/or restructure service delivery models at the district level and individual school sites.

12. *Develop and articulate curriculum scope, sequence and guidelines for instruction utilizing effective teaching practices. 13. *Make recommendations to help organize, develop, and provide in-service based upon identified teacher needs and best practices for ESE teachers, general education teachers and administrators.

14. *Provide expertise in curriculum, behavior management, service delivery models, consulting teacher programs, classroom organization, and instructional techniques.

15. *Monitor and provide leadership in school programs to assure compliance with statutes, regulations and district policies.

16. *Attend staffings that require specialized expertise.

17. *Function as an information resource, data gatherer/reporter, problem solver and consultant for all direct and indirect services to ESE students.

18. *Identify, develop and implement appropriate program innovations, modifications and improvements.

19. *Organize communication meetings to maintain close working relationships with teachers and school administrators.

20. *Provide technical assistance in classrooms including materials and textbook coordination.

21. *Assist schools in staffing and unit allocation considerations, when assigned.

22. *Facilitate and monitor the distribution of curriculum materials including federally purchased materials.

23. *Assist in writing position papers and handbooks to inform teachers of programs and state requirements.

24. *Serve on the policies and outcome committee to develop, revise, and implement program policies and procedures, as assigned.

25. *Provide assistance for the school improvement process at individual school sites and provide ESE teachers with strategies for involvement.

26. *Assist in the development, selection, and implementation of the district technology initiatives.

27. *Provide assistance and collaborate in the recruitment and retention of ESE teachers.

28. *Supervise designated personnel, including selection, training and performance appraisal.

29. *Provide assistance to district subject area councils and parent groups.

30. Perform other related duties as assigned by Director, Exceptional Student Education and Student Services.

Speech/Language Coordinator

31. *Coordinate the Speech/Language program including speech/language diagnostic and intervention services for Child Find and Head Start, Deaf/Hard of Hearing, Audiology, and Vision programs or others as assigned.

32. *Provide direct, support, supervision, evaluation and direction for program personnel.

33. *Ensure Clinical Fellowship Year supervision and intern placement as needed.

34. *Assist in active recruitment and placement of qualified program personnel either by direct hire or contracting with district approved vendors as necessary.

35. *Assist with overseeing Medicaid billing for eligible speech/language services and training for proper submission of claims.

*Denotes essential job function/ADA

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Master’s Degree in Education or Exceptional Student Education or a related field

• Hold or is eligible to hold a valid Florida Educator’s Certificate in a related subject area

• Three (3) years successful teaching experience, preferably in exceptional student education for elementary, middle or high school, depending on designated assignment

• Experience in coordinating professional development related to exceptional student education

• For Speech/Language Coordinator only – Master’s Degree in Speech/Language Pathology or Communication Disorders, meet Florida certification standards for Speech/Language clinicians or hold Florida Educator Certification or State of Florida Department of Health License in Speech/Language Pathology, hold current Certificate of Clinical Competence with the American Speech, Language and Hearing Association

REQUIRED SKILLS

• Strong written, verbal, interaction and presentation skills in order to effectively communicate with all stakeholders

• Ability to use group dynamics within the context of cultural diversity

• Strong planning, organization, motivational, management and evaluation skills

• Possess a thorough understanding of the practical applications of child growth and development in the area of exceptional student education

• Demonstrate the knowledge and practice of current educational trends, research and technology

• Ability to read, interpret and implement the applicable policies, rules, laws and regulations

• Demonstrate knowledge of Florida educational reform, accountability and effective schools concepts

• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with a high level of accountability

• Ability to work harmoniously and cooperatively with district/school personnel, school community, outside agencies and parents/families

• Expertise in exceptional student education programs, services and curriculum (Direct Instruction, Learning Strategies, Precision Teaching, Social Skills, Community Based Instruction, and Functional Assessment)

• Strong problem solving, task completion and decision making skills

• Ability to work harmoniously and cooperatively with professional staff, school community, district and school level staff, outside agencies, and parents/families

• Ability to function as a member of a leadership team

REPORTS TO Director, Exceptional Student Education and Student Services

SUPERVISES Professional staff as designated Support staff as designated