Instructional Specialist-Special Programs

Caddo Parish Schools Job Description

Job Title: Special Education Instructional Specialist

Prepared By: Shelia Lockett

Prepared Date: February 13, 2018

Approved By: Charles Lowder

Approved Date: February 13, 2018

SUMMARY

Reports to the assigned Special Education Facilitator; assists in the development of curriculum to meet the individual needs of students, conducts in-service training, and conducts IEP conferences.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Planning

• Develops performance objectives and prepares a professional growth plan supporting department and school system goals.

• Assists teachers in meeting diverse needs and varied abilities of students through systematic planning.

• Assists in the compilation of reports required by federal, state, and local agencies.

• Keeps a log and manages a system of priorities for accomplishing administrative and curricular tasks.

• Plans and presents in-service programs relative to current trends and compliance issues in special education.

• Assists and advises principals in developing intensive assistance programs for teachers according to established procedures in the Performance Evaluation Plan.

• Makes progress toward achieving objectives in the professional growth plan.

• Prepares a self-evaluation as described in the Performance Evaluation Plan.

• Performs other related duties as may be assigned.

Curriculum

• Monitors the use of state and local curriculum guides.

• Keeps informed of current research findings and improved techniques in the areas of responsibility by attending professional group meetings and conventions.

Organization

• Requests material and data to fulfill responsibilities.

• Adheres to established, formal lines of communication through the chain of command.

• Plans and implements the coordination of parishwide curriculum programs.

Controlling

• Submits budget requests to appropriate director.

• Maintains accurate records and reports and forwards these to appropriate authorities upon request.

• Adheres to the policies and procedures established by the School Board, as well as those mandated by state and federal laws.

Communication and Human Relations

• Communicates with individuals, groups and agencies which provide assistance to students.

• Keeps informed on national, state, and local regulations affecting curriculum.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Ability equal to that resulting from satisfactory completion of courses required for graduation with a Master's degree from an accredited college or university and generic certification in special education.

Capability equivalent to that normally achieved through at least five years of successful teaching in special education.

SKILL RELATED

Louisiana Type A Teaching Certificate with generic certification in Special Education.

PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

• Ability to plan, organize and oversee the work of assigned personnel.

• Ability to work tactfully and harmoniously with staff, schools, agencies, parents and/or the public.

• Physical stamina and emotional stability to work effectively under pressure and to keep all aspects of the job under control.

• Ability to command the respect of others.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit. The employee frequently is required to talk or hear.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT

Employee acknowledges that he/she is required to maintain a high standard of professional conduct. Breach of said professional conduct includes but is not limited to: neglect of duty, dishonesty, engagement in acts that are contrary to CPSB policy, unlawful activities, or any other conduct which is seriously prejudicial to the school system.

CHAIN OF SUPERVISION

Assigned Special Education Facilitator

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

191 days

Or as assigned