Program Specialist, SPED (Immediate Opening)

Function: Academic Support

Reports to: Special Education Director

Pay Grade: E17 Minimum Salary: $63,420 Mid-Point Salary: $77,053 Salary is determined on directly related experience supported by a service record or experience affidavit. For more information on our pay policy, please refer to the Compensation Resource Manual. Annualized pay may be pro-rated based on actual start date. Minimum 210 Type of Assignment: Full-Time; Exempt Contract Type: Probationary- Additional stipend of $7,500.00 for Program Specialist duties. Funding This position is locally funded Uses significant independent judgment and familiarity with the field to perform work. May be responsible for the administration of various moderate and high complexity departmental programs and may lead a group of employees. May develop policies and procedures and oversee the implementation and execution of them. Work in collaboration with district and campus staff to develop, monitor and support district special education programs for academic and post-secondary success for students with disabilities. This position will work in close partnership with special education directors to provide general and specialized professional development, recommendations for programming and placement, interventions, and intensive programs of instruction. The incumbent will assist the district to comply with state and federal requirements for special education. Specialized knowledge related to specific programs ranging from the least to the most restrictive environment will be utilized to develop and maintain effective instructional practices for children.1. Assist the director to develop and monitor implementation of the assigned special education program.2. Observe classroom instruction and provide coaching and implementation support for teachers in the assigned special education program.3. Provide instructional leadership and support to teachers and administrators by modeling effective teaching within the classroom.4. Monitor the implementation and use of gradual release of responsibility instructional format in the program assigned.5. Notify director and coordinator of the needs of campuses.6. Ensure use of best practices in program assigned.7. Assist campuses with data analysis and the development of action plans in response to the data.8. Utilize technology to assist with individual coaching sessions.9. Provide support to school personnel in order to ensure compliance with local, state and federal special education policies and procedures in assigned school and/or facilities.10. Identify and analyze barriers to implementation of program goals and assist to design effective solutions.11. Support the goals of the Department of Special Education and provide assistance with organizational needs upon request.12. Develop and provide professional development to campus and district staff for best practices, strategies, and instruction in area assigned.13. Attend in-service training to maintain current knowledge, understanding and skills appropriate to job assignment and encourage teacher participation in workshops and conferences.14. Disseminate information on current trends and research in behavior intervention and PBIS.15. Use effective communication skills, written and oral, to present information accurately and clearly to students, parents, and staff.16. Foster and maintain effective, positive relationship with campus staff, district staff, parents, and students.17. Compile, maintain and file all reports, records, and other required documents.18. Attend and participate in Special Education Department meetings and serve on committees, as required.19. Extended work hours and/or work weeks are required throughout the year 20. Performs other related duties as assigned within the appropriate skill and experience capabilities expected for this position.

Preferred Requirements: Master's Degree from an accredited college or university 5+ years teaching