Topeka Public Schools USD 501 Advisor (SPED) Title: Advisor (SPED) Reports To :Building Administrator Position Purpose: Educators in the Advisor role demonstrate a commitment to learning for all students by maintaining organized, child-centered classrooms, by presenting content-rich and standards-based lessons and activities, by meeting individual needs through the use of assessments and data, and by using a variety of instructional strategies that are reflective of current best practices and research. This Advisor is needed to deliver instruction, support staff and students needs, and intervene during classroom behavior related disruptions. The teacher prescribes and implements an educational program that enables children on individual education plans to achieve their fullest potential. The Advisor may be responsible for planning and implementing the goals of the Individual Education Plan (IEP). The Advisor role can include: May plan, develop, and implement Individualized Education Plans Support and model behavior intervention strategies for classroom teachers May co-teach in any content area classroom as determined by administration Respond to classroom behavior concerns and incidents throughout the school day Supervise and deliver instruction to students unable to regulate in the classroom Organize, plan, and deliver lessons in the classroom as needed determined by administration Member of Ci3T, Mental Health, and Building Leadership Teams Support school based teams with data collection for ongoing adjustments to Individualized Education Plans, and Behavior Intervention plans Supporting administration when program related concerns arise