Program Specialist Special Education

About the Employer

EDUCATION EXCELLENCE SINCE 1852 Auburn Union School District serves the foothill community of Auburn, located 40 miles northeast of Sacramento on the western slope of the California High Sierra. AUSD educates approximately 1,500 students in preschool through eighth grade at three TK-8 schools (Auburn Elementary, Skyridge Elementary and E.V.

Cain School) At our schools, we stand together to place each child at the heart of every decision. All students will be challenged, engaged, and obtain college and career readiness skills for a globally connected society.

Job Summary

Job Summary

This is an Itinerant position serving all AUSD schools, under the direction of the Director of Student Support or assigned administrator.

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Requirements / Qualifications

Appropriate Credential for Position. Valid California Teaching Credential with Special Education Authorizations. Ca Drivers License DOJ Fingerprint Clearance Completed Employment Packet 3 Letter of Reference Current Complete Application, Transcripts, Credential, etc.

A valid California Credential is required to fulfill the position. This can be fulfilled with a PPS (Pupil Personnel Services), School Psychologist, School Counselor, Special Education Teaching Credential. They should also have an extensive background and knowledge of special education laws and practices, training and knowledge of therapeutic and behavioral intervention

Comments and Other Information

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES The essential duties and responsibilities for this position include, but are not limited to, the following: Under the guidance of the Director of Student Support, serves as the Local Educational Agency (LEA) representative (a.k.a., administrative designee) at IEP meetings and interim placements, both within and outside the district boundaries.

Writes complete, compliant, and effective IEPs and Section 504 Plans. Identify the appropriate placement for new special education students, aligning student's identified needs with the least restrictive environment. Serve as a transitional administrative-designee and liaison for special education students coming to AUSD.

This includes coordinating with the prior districts, attending IEP meetings, meeting with parents and teachers from prior schools, and selecting the appropriate school program within our district for these students.

Assists in the matriculation of special education programs and students between the elementary district and the local High School. Locate the appropriate placement within our district for new special education students.

Align student's identified needs with the least restrictive environment within our district. Serve as a resource to both special education and general education teachers as needed to help them understand and learn strategies relating to behavior management, learning disabilities, emotional disturbances, accommodations and modifications for working with the special education population in the classroom. Provide, pursuant to IEPs, related services such as individual counseling, group counseling, parent counseling, psychological services, behavior intervention services, consultation and training support to staff.

Assists with the development of individual student schedules through consultation with school counselors, administrators, and other certificated school staff. Participate in the local Special Education Department and other staff meetings. Serve as a liaison between the Director of Student Support and elementary districts, out-of district placements, external agencies, and AUSD schools.

Coordinate and develop special education master schedule at the middle school through consultation with site administration and other certificated staff. Coordinate and develop Paraeducator schedules through consultation with administration and other certificated staff. Collaborate with middle school guidance counselor(s) regarding course scheduling for students with IEPs.

Assists in the screening and interviewing of credentialed and classified special program staff.

Assists in the implementation of special education programs at school sites, evaluations of education plans, and confers with others. Assists in the delivery of support services to individuals with exceptional needs.

Assists in monitoring special education caseloads and class sizes. Works with the transportation department relative to the coordination of transporting special education students to appropriate programs. Monitors the special education services of identified students who are included in the general education classroom, and consults with assigned case managers.

Assists in the development of low incidence requests and referrals for PCOE support. Assists parents in participating in the special education process including but not limited to identification of child's needs, IEP development and resolution of disputes. Assists school personnel in developing instructional objectives and methods for implementing IEPs for individuals with exceptional needs.

Creates, implements, and evaluates professional development activities for certificated and classified staff.

Assists and/or acts on behalf of the Director of Student Support to establish, case manage, implement, and monitor individual student placements including but not limited to placements in residential treatment centers, private schools, state schools, charter schools, nonpublic schools, home-hospital settings, those operated by county offices of education, and in-district programs. Plans and coordinates observations for visitors in special education programs.

Assist in the ongoing development and evaluation of the special education curriculum and ensures access to core curriculum materials for special education teachers. Maintains accurate records associated with these duties. Other duties as assigned.

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