Special Education Consultant (High School)

Wayne RESA•Detroit, MI

56d•$88 - $91

About The Position

The Special Education Consultant assists the Director of Special Education by assisting teachers to properly serve students and comply with all special education regulations and requirements.

Requirements

Ability to work collaboratively and independently
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Highly organized
Attention to detail
Strong skills with common and special ed-specific software
Knowledge of special education procedures
Michigan Special Education teaching certificate
10 or more years of successful experience as a classroom teacher in special education
Satisfactory completion of criminal history check

Nice To Haves

Special Education supervisor authorization preferred
Special Education leadership experience preferred
Master's Degree in Special Education and/or Teacher Consultant endorsement preferred

Responsibilities

Review and audit all special education documents, including IEPs, REEDs, MDRs, METs, FBAs, IAESs and 504 plans.
Assist special education teachers in the management of their caseload of Special Education students, including IEP's, REED's & MDR's, to ensure accuracy and timeliness.
Assist special education teachers with the coordination of testing accommodations for students with IEP's.
Orient and mentor new special education teachers.
Draft and implement Corrective Action Plans if required.
Assist the Director of Special Education and Assistant Superintendent in the hiring, training and evaluating of all assigned Special Education personnel.
Assist with the monitoring, development and implementation of all aspects of the special education program process.
Participate in Child Find process and Special Education PLC.
Collaborate with school-based administrators and central office administrators regarding the discipline of students with disabilities.
Facilitate and/or participate in all matters of dispute resolution with the Michigan Department of Education and the Office for Civil Rights pertaining to students with disabilities; manage mediation and due process procedures.
Ensure Special Education teachers maintain accurate digital and/or paper files for special education students.
With the Director of Special Education, oversee the delivery of special education services by outside providers.
Plan and deliver training related to special education for school staff.
Advise general ed teachers of appropriate accommodations for students with IEPs.
Keep informed of legal requirements and mandates governing special education and assure that staff and programs are in compliance.
Additional responsibilities as assigned.