Assessment Specialist, Special Education $5,000 Sign On Bonus

Klingberg Comprehensive Program Services Inc•New Britain, CT

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Raymond Hill School serves elementary, middle, and high school students in need of specialized services delivered in an environment of safety and caring. The Assessment Specialist teaches one or more skills or courses to assigned students to guide them toward greater realization of potential, supports assigned teachers in their academic functions; completes, interprets, and presents academic assessments as requested by Planning and Placement Team meetings (PPT’s), and generally supports the management team of the Raymond Hill School by request of the Senior Director of Education and/or the Assistant Director of Education.

Requirements

Master’s degree in special education
Appropriate state certification
Completion of the TEAM mentoring program
At least 5 years experience in the field of special education
Acquisition and maintenance of certifications in Therapeutic Crisis Intervention
Acquisition and maintenance of certifications in CPR/First Aid

Responsibilities

Completes academic assessments using the Woodcock Johnson Assessment tool.
Interprets results and make instructional recommendations for use in the classroom.
Presents findings at PPT’s.
Teaches Touch Math, Wilson reading or other recommended remediation tools to students at all levels who require this exclusive service.
Participates in the provision of intensive support for all new teachers, according to either SDE or RHS.
Meets once a month with each group to discuss ongoing issues and/or concerns.
Coordinates all TEAM requirements for staff members of RHS.
Sits in and chairs PPT’s when requested to by the Senior Director of Education and/or the Assistant Director of Education.
Represents RHS in internal and/or external meetings as needed.
Assists in other specified duties as determined by administrative team.