Perspectives_Special

Special Education Instructional Leader

School Name: Calumet Middle School

Position Title: Special Education Instruction Leader
Deadline: Open until filled

Website: Apply here

Full Description:

Mentor teachers, provide a framework for curriculum, teaching practices and the Perspectives Way
Develop and manage goals and objectives for teachers in order to increase teacher effectiveness and curriculum alignment
Work one-on-one with Sped team to develop growth plans as professionals (bi-weekly meetings, goal setting, observations, etc…)
Create/develop/identify professional development (inside and outside PCS)
Research and shape best practices, curriculums and school-wide projects
Ensure teachers attend to increased student performance on standardized tests, and meeting the State and College Readiness standards
Coordinate curriculum development and evaluation in special education areas
Collaborate with IL team
Visit classes to observe, assist and document the work of special education teachers in order to coach, evaluate and make recommendations
Create professional development for PCS @ CORE and throughout the school year
Provide support and professional development to SPED teachers
Create/update resource library for Sped teachers (including audio library)
Order supplies for SPED team (audio books, books, software, etc…)
Provide professional development & general support re: team teaching and making modifications for general education and special needs teachers

Administrative Organization & Coordination Support

Ensure that the Special Education plan and strategy are realized
Serve as a technical consultant to teachers, principals and other administrators in all areas of special education
Keep other administrators and teachers informed of current trends and innovation for improving the quality of Perspectives special education program and give leadership in promoting a climate for desirable change
Coordination of SPED teachers
Collaborate with social work team (progress, reporting out, referrals, scheduling evaluations, attending IEP meetings)
Identify and register IAA coordinator/testing accommodations
Create schedule for state standardized/IA testing - collate material with the aid of instructional team
Coordinate support and professional development for all teachers regarding special education
Collaborate with Principal and Asst. Principal
Help facilitate the creation/coordination of Functional Behavior Assessments (FBA) and Behavior Intervention Plans (BIP) E
nsuring full participation and collaboration between content area & special needs teachers in planning, teaching, and other activities related to servicing students with special needs
General IL responsibilities for the special needs teachers