Student Assistance Facilitator (Anticipated Vacancy)

Berkeley County Schools•Martinsburg, WV

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Student Assistance Facilitator provides Special Education, homebound, and referral services to students and their families. This role also oversees alternative settings for students. The position is accountable to the Principal, Special Education, Teaching and Learning, Federal Programs and Child Nutrition Administrators/Departments. The employment term is 210 days, with salary determined by the BCS Teacher Pay scale based on degree level, years of experience, and coordinators index.

Requirements

Must hold or have ability to obtain a West Virginia teaching certificate.
Knowledge of SAT and IEP process.
Knowledge of BCS policies and procedures on homebound.
Knowledge of WVEIS 2.0.
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Proficient organizational skills.
Excellent computer skills including proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word.
Must have good evaluations and/or recommendations from previous employers/supervisors.
Ability to communicate effectively and work cooperatively with school personnel, students, parents, agencies, and the general public.
Ability to compile notes and write reports.
Ability to successfully carry out the responsibilities of the position.
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 effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of administrators, staff, parents, students, and the general public.
Ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory to instructional program.
Ability to plan and implement lessons based on division and school objectives and the needs and abilities of students.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, peers, parents and community.
Ability to speak clear and concisely in written or oral communication.

Nice To Haves

West Virginia administrative endorsement preferred.

Responsibilities

Chair IEP, Eligibility, MTSS and 504 meetings as Designee, as appropriate.
Work collaboratively with OSE coordinators to support and train new Special Education teachers.
Work with advocates and ensure correct administrative staff is notified and involved in meetings and SAT referrals.
Attend all IEP meetings and ensure reports/documentation are completed in a timely manner to meet compliance (transition, goals, etc.).
Follow yearly Special Education and discipline checklists requirements.
Participate in SAT meetings concerning data review and potential referrals for 504, CARES or Special Education evaluations.
Support SBBT team and the Manifestation Determination process.
Facilitate the CARES process and act as a liaison.
Monitor all school data that is used to drive instructional best practices and monitor student success (attendance, discipline, academic) in Special Education.
Monitor to ensure IEP requirements have been met by staff.
Other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the principal.