Special Education Virtual Service Facilitator

South Bend Community School Corp•South Bend, IN

21h•$16•Onsite

About The Position

Functions as an in person facilitator for virtual special education services/evaluations. Works in conjunction with virtual providers to assist in the facilitation of activities such as: therapy services, special education evaluations, screenings, and/or case conferencing.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent and 60 hours of college credit or pass the Para-Pro examination.
Experience collaborating with colleagues, dealing with families and/or students from a diverse range of economic, social and ethnic backgrounds.
Ability to accurately record and summarize data as directed and to understand the individual needs of students as identified in their individualized student plans and a willingness to participate in training programs as indicated.
Ability to communicate verbally and in print effectively and thoughtfully with parents, staff and other stakeholders.
Write reports, correspondence, and related documents.
Present information and respond to questions from employees, vendors, and other stakeholders.
Identify, research, and resolve concerns through knowledge of special education programs and services.
Awareness of the need for sensitivity to the emotion related to meeting the needs of students with special needs and their families.
Ability to work collaboratively with staff, students, parents and other stakeholders.
Must have a valid driver’s license.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as to read typed or handwritten work.
Must be able to work regularly scheduled hours and weekends when needed.
Must be able to handle stress.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience working with children with special needs is preferred.
Experience and/or familiarity with technological equipment, virtual learning platforms, and Google Products (Google Docs, Google Meets, Google Spreadsheets, etc) preferred.

Responsibilities

Engages in effective collaboration with students, families, SBCSC staff, Non-public staff, and virtual providers to schedule and facilitate virtual services.
Prepares for the virtual facilitation of services as needed by: prepping materials, maintaining the physical environment, and managing students all under the guidance/direction of the virtual service provider and/or SBCSC special education supervisor.
Assists the virtual provider in providing appropriate individualized and/or group services to students as directed.
Monitors students participating in virtual services to ensure fidelity of implementation.
Implements behavioral strategies as identified in student’s individualized education plans (IEPs/SPs).
Records and summarizes data as directed by the virtual provider.
Maintains regular communication with the virtual service provider as appropriate for the service being provided.
Serves as a liaison with students, families, SBCSC staff, Non-public staff, and virtual service providers to gather/document data to promote student growth.
Helps to facilitate communication and resolution of student issues and problems in concert with families, SBCSC staff, Non-public staff, and virtual service providers.
Maintains confidentiality of student information.
Utilizes a sensitive approach to student development, diversity, special population needs and multicultural issues.
Performs other duties as assigned by the Special Education Supervisor/Director to meet the particular needs of the department.