Program Specialist - Stockton, United States - Lincoln Unified School District

Description

Requirements / Qualifications

Knowledge of:

•Special Education law and program options

•Student assessment practices and interpretation of test data

•Laws related to minors

•Child development and behavior dynamics

•Educational techniques for general and special education settings.

•Special education assessments and positive behavioral interventions.

•Special Education Information System (SEIS) program.

•Extensive experience with the Individualized Education Program (IEP) process

•Experience with interagency relationships and effective methods of program coordination

Minimum Qualifications

•Valid California credentials: Educational Specialists, Speech Pathology Services, or PPS: School Psychologist

•Valid Administrative Services Credential, or ability to obtain preliminary within one year of hire.

•Masters degree in Special education, Speech Pathology, School Psychology, or related field

•Advanced training and related experience in the education of individuals with exceptional needs

•Valid California drivers license

• Copy of Transcript (Master of Arts degree in Special education, Speech Pathology, School Psychology, or related field)
• Credential Copy (Valid California Credential: Educational Specialists, Speech Pathology Services, or PPS: School Psychologist)
• Driver's License Copy (Driver's License)
• Letter(s) of Recommendation (2 recent letters)
• Resume (Resume )

Comments and Other Information

DESCRIPTION OF BASIC FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Under the direction of the Director of Special Education develops, coordinates and assists in supervising programs for special education students. Assists in the development and implementation of district policies, provides leadership in articulating and coordinating the programs; assists site level administrators and/or the Director of Special Education in the evaluation of certificated* and classified personnel within the specified program areas.

SUPERVISOR: Director of Special Education

TYPICAL DUTIES:

•Assists in the implementation of special education programs at school sites, observations in special education classrooms, evaluation of Individualized Education Programs, and confers with principals, psychologists, and others.

•Assists in the screening, employment, and evaluation of credentialed *(once Administrative Services Credential is valid) and classified special education staff.

•Assists in the formulation of district policy and procedures for special education programs necessitated by state and federal laws as they relate to individuals with exceptional needs. Orients regular and special education program staff regarding these policies and procedures.

•Assists in the ongoing development and evaluation of the special education curriculum and ensures access to the core curriculum materials for special education teachers at each school site. Coordinates curricular resources and make them available for personnel who are in need of resources.

•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.

•Participates as a member of the Individualized Education Program (IEP) team in the identification of individuals with exceptional needs as appropriate.

•Assists special education personnel in developing instructional objectives and techniques for implementing IEP's for individuals with exceptional needs.

•Assists special education personnel in the development and implementation of transition services for special education students and in developing appropriate and meaningful Individual Transition Plans (ITP) for students 16 years of age or older.

•Assists in the articulation of special education programs among preschool programs, elementary schools, middle schools, and high schools.

•Assists the Director of Special Education with the implementation of student placements, including those in non-public schools, private schools, and state schools.

•Assists in monitoring special education caseload and class size.

•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 fully included in the regular education classroom, and consults with assigned case managers.

•Perform related duties as assigned.

Ability to:

•Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others

•Consult with Case Managers regarding student learning and behavior

•Work with teachers assigned to students with special needs and/or experience with students with one or more areas of major disabling conditions and/or social and emotional developmental issues.

•Analyze current and proposed programs, evaluate alternatives and adopt effective courses of action

•Prepare clear and concise student records and written materials

•Meet schedules and time lines

•Communicate clearly both oral and written

To be considered for hire, candidates must meet the minimum requirements including a successful interview and successful interview and successful reference checks.

Upon hiring, TB pursuant to California Education Code 49406 et seq. and Fingerprint clearance pursuant to Education Code 45125 et seq. (at applicant's expense) is required, as well as a copy of your high school diploma or GED certificate.

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LINCOLN UNIFIED RESERVES THE RIGHT TO DISREGARD ANY APPLICATION WHICH IS NOT FULLY COMPLETE AND SIGNED BY THE APPLICANT.

FALSE OR INCORRECT STATEMENTS ON THIS APPLICATION OR ANY ATTACHED MATERIALS MAY BE GROUNDS FOR REJECTION OF THE APPLICATION FOR EMPLOYMENT OR FOR TERMINATION OF EMPLOYMENT.

In accordance with the provisions of Sections 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Title VI and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, California's Fair Employment and Housing Act, Education Code Section 220, and Lincoln Unified School District Policy, no qualified person shall, on the basis of race, ethnicity, ancestry, color, national origin, religion, actual or perceived sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, handicap, age or sexual orientation, or on the basis of a person's association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or otherwise be subjected to discrimination under any program or activity in the Lincoln Unified School District.

The Board prohibits unlawful discrimination against and/or harassment of district employees and job applicants on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, national origin, ancestry, religious creed, age, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition, veteran status, sex, gender, sexual orientation, at any district site and/or activity. The Board also prohibits retaliation against any district employee or job applicant who complains, testifies or in any way participates in the district's complaint procedures instituted pursuant to this policy.

If there are questions concerning Section 504 or disability accommodations for job applicants/employees under the ADA, please contact the Office of Human Resources, Lincoln Unified School District. If there are questions concerning discrimination on the basis of sex or any of the other classifications noted above, please contact the Title IX Coordinator, Michele Tatum 2010 W. Swain Road, Stockton, CA 95207,