Special Services Advisory Team Specialist

Job Title: Special Services Advisory Team Specialist

Department: Special Services

Reports To: Special Education Director

Compensation Range: 80,000

TRS Classification: Non-Classified

Summary:

The Special Services Advisory Team specialist acts as a liaison between administrative staff (Assistant Superintendent, MDIs, principals, etc.) and teachers to champion quality education for ALL students (SPED, RTI, ELL, 504, etc). He/She performs all special services duties required for this position for the Deputy Superintendent of the District and Assistant Superintendent of Special Programs under the direct supervision of the Special Education Director. This position requires extensive knowledge of SPED/IDEA/WIDA/504 procedures and policies, knowledge of District procedures and policies,the ability to assume responsibility, work effectively and independently under pressure and maintain confidentiality

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Conducts broad scale (district wide) training on differentiating instruction for special services students while maintaining rigor and meeting state-standards
• Works alongside MDIs, principals and teachers to ensure that IEPs/LIEPs/504s/RTI are being used to guide teacher planning and individualized instruction
• Assists the Assistant Superintendent of Special Services to implement any state or federally mandated expectations for Special Services (IDEA mandates, WIDA regulations, Corrective Action Plans, etc.)
• Workshops with individual teachers on an “as needed” basis to troubleshoot and design an individualized curriculum plan for special program students that have special circumstances
• Assists the Superintendent of Special Services in developing internal audits for instructional quality which could include: pacing, progress checks, parent surveys, etc.
• Meets with MDIs and Principals to determine any support or training needed for teachers working with exceptional students
• Responds, as needed, to a wide variety of calls, concerns, and complaints to resolve problems, providing information, resources and ideas and/or referring to appropriate personnel
• Keeps up with Federal/State policy and legislative issues. Develops and conducts staff training on any new or changing policies, as needed
• Maintain regular attendance (working remotely); adhere to District practice regarding attendance and leaves of absence.
• Perform the above and other related duties consistent with the scope and intent of the position with strict confidentiality.
• Performs other duties as assigned

Supervisory Responsibilities:

No supervisory responsibilities

Education and/or Experience

• Current Oklahoma teaching certificate required
• Master’s Degree preferred
• Five years of virtual school district experience preferred

Qualifications

• Demonstrated aptitude and ability for successful performance of the Essential Functions listed.
• Outstanding skill using technology, Google and Microsoft Office suites appropriately and efficiently.
• Exhibits listening, patience, caring, and empathy when relating to staff and the community.
• Skills in effective oral and written communication with a high degree of accuracy.
• Skills to organize ideas, time, materials, and space with attention to detail to accomplish goals and meet deadlines.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality.
• Ability to work both independently and cooperatively, exercise judgment and creativity, and willingness to work with others as a team.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure from the public, workload, and employees.
• Ability to work extended hours, as needed
• Passionate commitment to the mission of school choice

Language Skills

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community.

Mathematical Skills

Basic math skills required

Reasoning Ability

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.

Computer Skills

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Google applications, Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.Must have a high aptitude to learn new software as necessary for the business operations of the school.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• Current driver's license and valid car insurance
• Valid Oklahoma Teaching Certificate

Other Qualifications

• Must be able to pass a state-mandated background check after a conditional offer of employment is made
• Must have favorable employment references

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The person in this position works remotely from their home. Meetings in public places and at Epic offices are also required. Travel to testing sites around the state will be required. Some overnight and extended stays during testing season may be required. The noise level is usually quiet to moderately loud (when students are present.)