Special Education In-Home/Parent Trainer Internal Applicants Only

Special Education In-Home/Parent Trainer INTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY

Job Status: UNTIL FILLED Posting Date: 08/02/2023 Posting Number: 009640 Location: Special Services Position Title: Special Education In-Home/Parent Trainer INTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY Wage/Hour Status: Exempt Reports To: Special Services Coordinator & Executive Director of Special Services

Primary Purpose:

To coordinate and/or implement the supplemental In-Home/Parent training goals as established by the ARD committee for each student determined to qualify.

Qualifications: Education/Certification:

• Bachelor's degree in Education and certification in Special Education

Special Knowledge/Skills:

• Knowledge of students on the Autism Spectrum

• Knowledge of Admission, Review, and Dismissal (ARD) Committee process and Individual Education Plan (IEP) goal setting process and implementation

• General knowledge of curriculum and instruction

• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the administration may find appropriate and acceptable.

Experience:

• Three years' experience in teaching students on the Autism Spectrum preferred

• Experience in working with parents of students with Autism

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

• Serve as In-Home/Parent trainer for students/families as designated by the IEP Supplement.

• Observes students in school, community, and home as appropriate.

• Meets and consults with parents on a scheduled basis to help them independently implement strategies in the home and/or community.

• Develop mutually agreeable schedule with families.

• Continuously evaluate and modify in-home and parent training programs as needed.

• Provide regular group parent training on topics common to families.

• Assist in developing appropriate IEP/BIPs and training recommendations.

• Participate in staffing, ARD meetings and parent conferences.

• Remain current in methodologies, techniques, strategies and effective teaching practices relative to Autism.

• Serve as a member of the Behavior Support Team.

• Develop and maintain district procedures and forms for In-Home/Parent training.

• Create and maintain data regarding current training assignments.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None.

Customer Care Skills:

• Provide professional communication with students, parents, community members, staff and other professionals at all times.

• Use proper phone etiquette at all times, speaking slowly and clearly. Take reliable messages, and route to appropriate staff.

• Ensure superior customer care skills are used via eye contact, facial expressions, voice inflections, body language, and an attitude of "going the extra mile" for others.

• Ensure all requests for information are dealt with in an appropriate timeframe.

• Create and maintain a welcoming, service-oriented environment toward all internal and external customers.

Mental Demands/Physical Demands:

Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment including personal computer and peripherals.

Posture: Prolonged sitting; occasional bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting.

Motion: Repetitive hand motions including frequent keyboarding and use of mouse; occasional reaching.

Lifting: Occasional light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds)

Environment: May work prolonged or irregular hours; frequent districtwide travel; occasional statewide travel and out-of-state travel

Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions, maintain emotional control under stress.

Salary: Commensurate with experience according to District salary schedule.

Days: 175