Student Services Consultant at Districtwide

Centennial Sd 28J•Portland, OR

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The position of Teacher – Special Education (Student Services Consultant) is for the purpose/s of improving student success in the general curriculum through staff development; assistance with program and individual student planning; team facilitation; and other special education team and building needs.

Requirements

Skills in planning, developing, and implementing curriculum appropriate to students with disabilities and assisting students with disabilities in realizing success
Effective communication, collaboration skills with students, parents and other school personnel
Knowledge of instructional theory and best practices, curriculum, state and federal regulations, district policies, variety of disabilities, current best practices for special education
Abilities to stand and walk for prolonged periods, perform a variety of specialized and responsible tasks, maintain records, establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, parent, other school personnel, meet schedule and deadlines
Significant physical abilities include lifting/carrying/reaching/handling, talking/hearing conversations, near/far visual acuity/depth perception and accommodation field of vision
Master's Degree
Appropriate certified license
Valid driver's License
Evidence of insurability
Access to reliable transportation
First aid card and cardiopulmonary resuscitation certificate

Nice To Haves

Prior job related experience

Responsibilities

Provide assistance to classroom teachers, special education case managers, and other staff in creating opportunities for success for all students with disabilities in the regular school environment
Attend IEP meetings, review IEP’s, and assist in writing IEP’s related to general education as requested by building case managers
Serve as a resource to staff on general education curriculum, adaptations of specific curriculum, and implementation of IEP goals within general education classes
Follow-up on individual student, staff, or parent needs
Conduct in-service training for support staff, teachers, assistants, volunteers, and parents as requested
Demonstrate effective instructional/behavioral techniques for teachers and support staff to use in the classroom
Observe students and assist teachers in the development, implementation, and evaluation of positive behavior programs for students with emotional and behavioral challenges
Provide technical assistance to staff related to students with emotional and behavioral challenges. This may include, but is not limited to: conflict resolution, data collection and evaluation, modeling of effective strategies, and effective communication
Communicate with director, building principals, building team members, parents, out-of-district agencies, and other school personnel, as appropriate
Perform other related duties as assigned