Job Details
| Region: | 18 |
| School District/Employer: | Big Spring ISD |
| District Category/Employer: | Central Office, |
| Position: | Coordinator, |
| Assignment Level: |
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| Job Title: | Special Education Assessment Coordinator |
| School: | Big Spring Independent School District |
| Campus Description: | Special Education Department |
| Date Posted: | 2/20/2024 |
| Deadline: | |
| Openings: | 1 |
| Commitment: | Full Time |
| Description/Notes: | Primary Purpose Will ensure that services are provided for special need students and individualized education plans are provided to meet the needs of all students. Will also coordinate with the Dyslexia program. |
| Qualifications: | Qualifications/Education: Master’s Degree from accredited university Valid Texas Teaching Certificate with required endorsements for subject assigned Valid Texas Educational Diagnostician Certificate Experience: Two years teaching experience in Special Education Two years of experience in an administrative or leadership role within a school setting preferred. Four years experience as an Educational Diagnostician Other Skills and Abilities: • Knowledge of federal and state special education law. • Knowledge of diagnostic procedures, human development, and learning theories. • Knowledge of state and federal laws for educating students with disabilities. • Knowledge of Admission, Review, and Dismissal (ARD) Committee process and Individualized Education Plan (IEP) goal setting process and implementation. • Understanding of the individual needs of special needs students. • Ability to communicate with all levels of special needs students and their parents. • Ability to implement policy and procedures. • Ability to interpret data. • Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills. Major Responsibilities and Duties: Instructional and Program Management • Develop and implement an effective special education referral process and ensure that student assessments and recommendations regarding placement and program management for individual students are completed in a timely manner. • Ensure that student progress is evaluated on a systematic basis, and that the findings are used to make special education programs more effective. • Plan the necessary time, resources, and materials to support subordinates in accomplishing educational goals. • Manage the special education referral process; arrange for or conduct student assessments; make recommendations regarding placement and program management for individual students. • Supervise and monitor the admission, review, and dismissal (ARD) process district wide. • Participate in committee meetings to ensure the appropriate placement and development of individual education plans for students according to district policies. • Supervise transition services for special education students entering and exiting public school programs. • Obtain and use evaluative findings (including student achievement data) to gauge special education program effectiveness. • Serve as resource person in the design and equipping of facilities for students with disabilities. • Comply with policies established by federal and state law, State Board of Education rule, and local board policy in the areas of assessment, placement, and planning for special education services. • Comply with all district and local campus routines and regulations. • Participate in professional development activities to improve skills related job assignment. Assessment • Receive student referrals and implement the assessment and evaluation process within state timelines. • Administer formal and informal assessments to determine student eligibility for special education services according to federal and Texas Education Agency regulations. • Collect and organize relevant assessment data from student’s cumulative folder, classroom teachers(s), principal, support staff, parents, and outside resource people. • Conduct classroom observation and personal interviews. • Coordinate and participate in the Admission, Review, and Dismissal (ARD) Committee to assist with interpretation of assessment data, appropriate placement, and development of individual Education Plans (IEP) for students according to district procedures. Consultation • Present staff development training in assigned schools to assist school personnel in identification and understanding of students with disabilities, dyslexia, specific conditions, or impairments. • Assist classroom teachers with implementation of IEP. • Consult parents concerning the educational needs of students and interpretation of assessment data. • Consult parents, teachers, administrators, and other relevant individuals to enhance their work with students. Other: • Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures. • Performs other duties as assigned. |
| Salary Range: | Based on current salary schedule |
| Benefits: | Benefits package is available |
| How To Apply: | https://www.bsisd.esc18.net./ Contact: Gina Slover Special Education Director Big Spring ISD 432-264-4106 |
Contact Person:
| Name: | Gina Slover |
| Email: | gina.slover@bsisd.esc18.net |
| Address: | 708 E. 11th Place |
| City: | Big Spring |
| State: | TX |
| Zip: | 79720 |
| Phone: | (432) 264-4106 x1091 |
| Fax: | (432) 264-3646 |