Special Education Facilitator 26-27

North Wasco County School District 21•The Dalles, OR

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Special Education Facilitator serves students with varying disabilities; i.e. educable intellectually disabled, learning disabled, and emotionally handicapped, providing for the special educational needs of identified students. This position has the possibility of exposure to bloodborne pathogens and/or body fluids.

Requirements

Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in education
Valid Oregon Teaching License with appropriate subject endorsement and authorization level (if applicable)
Minimum of five years teaching experience.
Valid Driver’s license with reliable transportation.
Standard First Aid certification, or the ability to obtain certification may be required.
Knowledge of interventions, strategies, and programs to support the behavior of all students.
Knowledge of an ability to use research-based principles of effective instruction.
Working knowledge of special education due process requirement.
Ability to use appropriate behavior modification techniques with students.
Ability to keep and maintain accurate records and to meet deadlines.
Ability to work with minimal supervision to problem solve and find solutions both independently and as an effective member of a work team.
Ability to comprehend, interpret and explain pertinent laws, rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
Ability to read and comprehend instructions, correspondence and memos.
Ability to write reports, business correspondence, school handbooks and procedure manuals.
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from individuals or groups.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret graphs.
Ability to make accurate mathematical computations or apply standardized statistical procedures manually or by machine.
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.
Ability to make sound educational judgments including drawing conclusions and inferences from facts and/or premises which are logical.
Work effectively with and respond to people from diverse cultures or backgrounds.
Demonstrate professionalism and appropriate judgment in behavior, speech and dress in a neat, clean and appropriate professional manner for the assignment and work setting.
Have regular and punctual attendance.
Confer regularly with other licensed staff and immediate supervisor.
Have Effective communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills that carry out a common focus.
Follow all District policies, work procedures and reasonable requests by proper authority.
Maintain the integrity of confidential information relating to a student, family, colleague or District patron.
Cultivate and model a respectful working and learning environment.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual/Bi-Cultural applicants are highly desirable, and encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

Chair and facilitate all IEP and special education meetings for students in assigned schools.
Manage educational programs for students with disabilities, including ensuring services are provided in regards to the education of students with disabilities at assigned schools.
Provide training in due process procedures, special education records management software, data collection, and effective programming for students with disabilities for teachers and administrators.
Coordinate with the Transportation Department special education transportation for students with disabilities who are in need of this related service.
Work with other special education facilitators and school staff to provide an orderly transition between schools for students with disabilities.
Assist testing coordinators and special education department chairs to provide appropriate testing environments for students with disabilities and to ensure appropriate accommodations are provided.
Assist administrators in the scheduling of students with disabilities so that schedules meet the requirements of the students’ IEPs and personnel are allotted appropriately.
Ensure that data is collected in relation to the goals and objectives included in the IEP and reviewed at least annually.
Ensure IEP progress reports on goals and objectives are provided to parents/guardians at least annually and are based on current data.
Complete educational screenings for students referred for special education assessment.
Coordinate the continuation of special services for transferring students with disabilities.
Establish positive working relationship with parents/guardians and school staff.
Follow work scheduling and attendance requirements in a regular, predictable, and punctual manner.
Maintain professional knowledge regarding current best practices in general and special education pertinent to the assigned school.
Ensure adherence to safety procedures.
Follow federal and state laws, as well as Board policies.
Assist regular education teachers in the location and preparation of curriculum materials to support the student.
Monitor and evaluate academic and behavioral progress in cooperation with other teachers.
Facilitate special education eligibility as well as recommend future student placement.
Work cooperatively with the School Counseling Department and Special Education Teacher.
Coordinate services provided to the student with an IEP.
Manage all equipment identified in the IEP for students.
Support Special Education Teacher in developing data collection methods to related to the coordination , Development or Revision of IEP’s for verified students within the guidelines established by the School District and State and Federal governments.
Perform other duties as assigned.