(DOE-018-26) Education Program Development Specialist 2 (Special Education) (Statewide Deaf Ed Coordinator)

New Jersey Department of Education•Trenton, NS

13d•$91,628 - $134,900•Remote

About The Position

Under general direction of an Assistant Director in the Office of Special Education, 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. Oversees the development and implementation of resources and assessment tools to assist local programs addressing the needs of students who are Deaf/Hard of Hearing; design assessment tools, create resources, and provide expert technical assistance to improve Deaf/Hard of Hearing support services; key responsibilities include providing resources to schools regarding the implementation of the NJ Deaf Students' Bill of Rights, recommending program changes, implementing evaluation procedures, and consulting with local program staff to enhance and improve educational supports for students who are Deaf/Hard of Hearing including, but not limited to: materials, methods, best practices, and inclusion in the Least Restrictive Environment; and performs other related work as required.

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.
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.
Must obtain New Jersey residency within one (1) year of employment.
Applicants must meet the open competitive requirements listed on the job specification on file at the Civil Service Commission.
Selected candidates must be authorized to work in the United States.
The State of New Jersey does not provide sponsorships for work visas.

Nice To Haves

Experience and knowledge of the specific and unique needs of students who are Deaf/Hard of Hearing.
Experience with evidence-based practices and strategies to support the academic, behavioral, and social/emotional needs of students who are Deaf/Hard of Hearing.
Familiarity with the NJ Deaf Students' Bill of Rights and its provisions.
Experience with Child Study Team.

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.
Oversees the development and implementation of resources and assessment tools to assist local programs addressing the needs of students who are Deaf/Hard of Hearing.
Designs assessment tools, creates resources, and provides expert technical assistance to improve Deaf/Hard of Hearing support services.
Provides resources to schools regarding the implementation of the NJ Deaf Students' Bill of Rights.
Recommends program changes.
Implements evaluation procedures.
Consults with local program staff to enhance and improve educational supports for students who are Deaf/Hard of Hearing.