Teacher Consultant - Licensed, Life Skills Consultant

Job Title: Teacher Consultant

• Licensed, Life Skills Consultant
  Category: Special Education

• Licensed

Position Type: Licensed
Hours/FTE: 1.0 FTE
Salary: Placement according to current salary schedule at date of hiring
Contract Status: Regular/Probationary
Start Date: July 2024
Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision insurance, paid leaves and holidays, Public Employee Retirement (PERS).

Notes
Attached is the complete job description.
Assignment: This position will be assigned to Lane ESDs Life Skills program and focus on coaching and professional development for Instructional Assistants as well as increasing classroom teacher capacity for training and coaching Instructional Assistants.

TITLE: Consultant, Special Education

POSITION PURPOSE:
To assist teacher serving students with low incidence disabilities and social-emotional disabilities by providing behavioral support and instructional support in accordance with identified curricular guidelines and established Individual Education Plans.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES:
In addition to meeting the standards established for the position, each incumbent has the following primary duties and accountabilities:
a. Consult with ESD and local district staff.
1.Provide assistance implementing IEP's.
2.Participate in multi-disciplinary team meetings and IEP meetings to determine eligibility and develop appropriate Individual Educational Programs (IEP).
3.Provide technical assistance on behavioral supports that help prevent or minimize behavioral problems.
4.Assist in developing and monitoring of educational programs in all curriculum areas including: functional academics, social skills, and behavior management.
5.Conduct classroom observations.
6.Assist teachers in observing and coaching instructional assistants to ensure effective implementation of instructional programs.
7.Assist in student evaluations and referrals for services.
8.Assist in the transition and maintenance of students to appropriate local district placement.
9.Maintain records of services as required.
10. Demonstrate effective communication skills with students, staff, family, school and community personnel as appropriate.
b. Provide staff development to ESD and local district staff as requested.
1.Demonstrate instructional and behavioral support techniques.
2.Provide recommendations for curriculum materials.
3.Assist with planning and professional development for classroom staff.
c. Collaborate with other related services professionals.
d. Assist with information dissemination to program staff.
e. Follow-up with classroom staff regarding ESD procedural paperwork.
f. Serve as a supportive and cooperative member of the staff.
g. Maintain a professional demeanor when representing the District.
h. Maintain current knowledge of effective practices related to job assignment.
i. Attend Special Education and other staff meetings as requested.
j. Perform other duties as may be assigned.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILL/TRAINING:
a. An Oregon Teacher Standards and Practices Commission special education license or ability to obtain one is required. A degree and experience applicable to the position will be considered as an alternative to TSPC licensure.
b. Demonstrated knowledge of both federal and state special education requirements as well as current best practices in the field are essential.
c. At least 3 years successful experience in a similar special education environment serving students with cognitive impairments and/or Autism Spectrum Disorder is required.
d. The ability to communicate effectively (both orally and in writing) with students, parents and staff, and the ability to maintain confidentiality when dealing with student, staff and/or parent information is required.
e. A valid First Aid/CPR Card is preferred.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The teacher is normally standing, walking or sitting as required. The teacher may have to lift, bend, support and/or restrain a student whose handicapping condition or behavior requires adult assistance.

WORKING CONDITIONS:
Generally, the teacher works in an indoor work environment performing clean, non-hazardous work. In addition, the teacher may occasionally be exposed to bodily fluids due to student injury, illness or behavior.

WORK EXPECTATIONS:
a. Effectively engage with individuals from diverse cultures or backgrounds.
b. Demonstrate professionalism and appropriate judgment in behavior, speech, and dress in
a neat, clean, and appropriate professional manner for the assignment and work setting.
c. Utilize appropriate equipment and software as established for agency use as well as other
equipment and software appropriate to the assignment.
d. Maintain regular and punctual attendance.
e. Confer regularly with immediate supervisor.
f. Follow all District work procedures and reasonable requests by proper authority.
g. Perform program responsibilities in accordance with statutes, administrative rules,
policies, and collective bargaining agreements.

EVALUATION:
Performance will be evaluated in accordance with the provisions of Board policy and the evaluation program adopted for the position.
The statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the principal functions of the job, the level of knowledge and skill typically required and the scope of responsibility, but should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements.

About Lane ESD's Life Skills Education Program
The Life Skills Education Program serves intellectually disabled students from kindergarten through age 21. It is part of a continuum of services available to students who have been identified and placed in special education. Classrooms for students in kindergarten through grade 12 are located in a number of elementary, middle and high school buildings in six Lane County school districts. Students aged 19 to 21 are served in the Transition Program on Lane ESD's Westmoreland Campus. Support services include speech and language therapy, vocational/community training, behavioral consultation, autism consultation, supported inclusion, physical therapy, occupational therapy, and nursing consultation services.

The Special Education Service Area also provides School Psychology, Speech Language Therapy and Augmentative Communication services, behavior consultation, Regional Low Incidence Program services and direct services for adjudicated youth.

About Lane ESD
In providing services to Lane County school districts, Lane ESD seeks to fulfill our core purpose of Shaping the Future: Supporting Excellence in Education. Lane ESD employees strive to embody core values of equity, commitment, leadership, collaboration, and integrity. The mission of education service districts is to assist school districts and the Department of Education in achieving Oregon's educational goals by providing equitable, high quality, cost-effective and locally responsive educational services at a regional level. The ESD partners with school districts, local universities and community college, and other community agencies in providing quality services to the component school districts in Lane County.

Lane Education Service District provides a wide array of services to the 16 School Districts in Lane County serving about 45,000 students. Services in special education, school improvement, technology, and administrative services are designed to support districts in meeting the challenge of serving a diverse student population.

We focus on systemic school improvement, multicultural curriculum, and assisting districts in development of students who are well prepared to be global citizens. Additional information about Lane ESD is available at www.lesd.k12.or.us

Lane ESD is an equal opportunity employer, and complies with federal and state statutes which prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, handicap and marital status.