Consultant, Special Education

Akron Public Schools•Akron, OH

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About The Position

The Akron Board of Education announces an opening for a Consultant (Special Education), Job Code 050, TS 380 (190 Days), Salary Range (TBD). Collective Bargaining Unit - AEA. This is a State Teacher Retirement System position. Application must be made electronically through http://www.applitrack.com/akron/onlineapp/. Please upload a letter of interest, resume and a current copy of appropriate license in addition to completing the online application. The Superintendent reserves the right to either keep the position open until suitable applicants are found or to cancel and repost the position with such changes as may be deemed appropriate. For further information, please contact Melissa Frymyer, Director, Special Education, 330- 761-3148.

Requirements

Valid Ohio Certification/Licensure in Special Education or Pupil Services (Speech Language Pathology, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, or School Psychology)
A minimum of three (3) years of successful teaching or related service experience serving students with disabilities.

Nice To Haves

Master's Degree
A demonstrated understanding of special education procedural safeguards
A demonstrated understanding of special education Autism and Jon Peterson Scholarship.
A demonstrated understanding of special education court placed and open enrolled procedures.
Technology skills to analyze data, create reports, and develop training materials
A commitment to working with students, professionals, and community members in a multicultural setting
Experience and knowledge in how to help adults enhance their skills
Experience in providing professional development to staff across disciplines
Experience with team building practices and effective communication with students, staff and families
Excellent communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

Serve as district representative assisting staff with navigating difficult meetings
Consult with classroom teachers and staff in developing and modeling strategies for students, including modifying curriculum and instructional materials
Consult with scholarship, court placed and open enrolled IEP teams in identifying, procuring, and coordinating appropriate special education services to maintain the student in the regular education classroom
Consult with scholarship, court placed and open enrolled teams on modeling and implementing Assistive Technology services for students with disabilities
Assist staff with understanding special education procedural safeguards to ensure high-quality services to students with disabilities
Assist teachers in selecting and developing materials and equipment required for students including materials specific to transition and post-secondary options
Assist scholarship, court placed and open enrolled IEP team members in monitoring students' progress in accordance with the IEP
Provide consultation to the scholarship, court placed and open enrolled special and regular education teachers with regard to state and local assessments, including district-wide assessments and progress monitoring
Assist with positive communication with families and agencies
Responsible for supporting special education school staff, related service providers, and paraprofessionals:
Assist staff with Individualized Education Program (IEP) development, revisions, and monitoring
Assist students accessing scholarship, court placed and open enrolled with the transition from alternative settings to school environments
Collaborate with community agencies to educate students, parents, and staff concerning postsecondary opportunities and adult services
Consult in the development of instructional or behavioral strategies to enable the student to receive an appropriate education in the regular or special education classroom
Model techniques and materials for identified students in the regular or self-contained classroom
Any other duties assigned by the Director of Special Education.