(DOE-021-26) Education Program Development Specialist 2 (Special Education) (County Special Education Specialist)

New Jersey Department of Education•Morristown, NJ

9d•$91,628 - $134,900•Onsite

About The Position

Under general direction of the Executive County Superintendent, designs, produces, and delivers Special Education curricula, training, program improvement, and related education services to education agencies to ensure the achievement of mandated goals and to meet existing, and emerging needs; performs mandated regulatory functions; performs work of a difficult nature and generally works independently in the monitoring and evaluation of education programs in school districts statewide; and performs other related work as required. Provides technical assistance to school districts to improve programs and services for students with disabilities and their families and leads county-level professional development groups; reviews and approves local educational programs. Approves facilities and assists district personnel with development of effective Special Education services and all placements of students in private schools for students with disabilities and in other schools outside of the resident district. Assists educators, administrators, and parents in resolving conflicts pursuant to due process procedures and serves as liaison between the Department and local Special Education administrators.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Master's degree in Special Education or a field related to Special Education.
Four (4) years of experience in a school district or other educational institution in programs providing Special Education.
New Jersey residency within one (1) year of employment.
Must be authorized to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

Applicants who possess a Master's degree which is not in Special Education or a related field may substitute a New Jersey educational certificate issued by the State Board of Examiners and/or other professional endorsement in Special Education, as Teacher of the Handicapped, Learning Disabilities Consultant, School Psychologist, School Social Worker, or certification in a related field.
Experience and knowledge of Naples Law.
Experience and knowledge of class size waivers, home instruction, IDEA flow-through applications, final and carryover reports for IDEA, private schools for the handicapped, and requests to establish change or eliminate Special Education programs.

Responsibilities

Designs, produces, and delivers Special Education curricula, training, program improvement, and related education services to education agencies.
Performs mandated regulatory functions.
Monitors and evaluates education programs in school districts statewide.
Provides technical assistance to school districts to improve programs and services for students with disabilities and their families.
Leads county-level professional development groups.
Reviews and approves local educational programs.
Approves facilities and assists district personnel with development of effective Special Education services and all placements of students in private schools for students with disabilities and in other schools outside of the resident district.
Assists educators, administrators, and parents in resolving conflicts pursuant to due process procedures.
Serves as liaison between the Department and local Special Education administrators.