Special Education Inclusion Specialist

Madison City Schools•Madison, AL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Provides support to Special Education Teachers, General Education Teachers, and Paraprofessionals to ensure that the individual needs of students with disabilities are met to have the best chance to succeed in the regular education classroom. This role is responsible for overseeing compliance with state and federal mandates, collaborating with various school personnel, and supporting the development and implementation of individualized education plans. The specialist will also consult with therapists and other professionals, adapt instructional methods, and train paraprofessionals. Additionally, the role involves assisting in improving the instructional program, analyzing and solving problematic situations, monitoring instructional processes, and maintaining professional ethics and confidentiality.

Requirements

Must hold a valid Alabama teaching certificate with certification in special education.
Master’s degree from accredited college or university in Special Education required.
Minimum of three (3) years teaching experience in area of special education.
Excellent oral and written communication skills are required.
The ability to work as a team member and to work independently.
The ability to read, analyze and interpret reports is required.
Initiative, self-reliance, professional attitude and appearance are necessary attributes.
Knowledge of best practices, methods and techniques in supporting students in the general education classroom.
Strong leadership skills.

Nice To Haves

Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.

Responsibilities

Oversee compliance with all state and federal mandates including but not limited to IDEA.
Work collaboratively with school administrators, Coordinator of Special Education, school level Special Education teachers and staff to promote growth and continuity throughout the district.
Work collaboratively with Special Education teachers focusing on intended results including initial referral and annual meetings, transfers, amendments, and re-evaluation meetings.
Support all Special Education teachers with Special Education requirements.
Provide information and support to Principals and Special Education Coordinator on all matters of relevance.
Maintain current knowledge of developments in the area of Special Education and Special Education Tracking System (SETS).
Knowledge of content, curriculum, methods, materials, process and regulations of Special Education.
Ability to manage personnel and required meetings to support and successfully carry out the function of the special education program.
Works cooperatively with others.
Attends professional meetings, writes reports, and maintains records.
Effectively communicates with parents concerning their child’s educational program.
Coaches and Mentors teachers and paraprofessionals.
Attend and assist in IEP meetings as needed.
Consults with OT, PT, Speech Therapists and other Special Education Professionals.
Consults with teachers to adapt instructional methods to continuously implement best inclusion practices.
Training and supporting paraprofessionals in assisting students with disabilities in the general education classroom.
Assist in improving the instructional program through classroom observation, visitation, and department meetings.
Assists in developing individualized education plans.
Works with parents, campus personnel, and other central office administrators to analyze and solve problematic situations in the earliest stage possible.
Monitors instructional processes to ensure that program activities are related to program outcomes.
Demonstrates professional ethics and confidentiality.
Perform other duties as assigned.