Special Education - MTSS and Data Analysis and Support Coordinator

• Participate in program planning, development, training, and implementation. 

• Utilize the language and key tenets of a professional learning community to implement tiered support and monitoring framework. 

• Assist with statewide special education monitoring activities. 

• Support other SDE departments in developing and implementing tiered supports within Idaho LEAs.  

• Participate in reviews and coordinate educational and community partner groups through Idaho Special Education Manual revisions. 

• Collaborate with other SDE departments to align instructional standards and practices. 

• Provide expert knowledge to LEAs, other departments in the SDE, and other stakeholder groups related to evidence-based instructional strategies for student with learning disabilities. 

• Compile statistical and narrative data and write reports of trends and findings for management review and use in state and federally required reports.  

• Assist in analyzing and presenting LEA-level data and support LEAs in the analysis and use of building-level and student-level data for goal-setting to improve student outcomes.  

• Participate on the Optional IEP software system development team. 

• Assist in the development and provision of technical assistance and support to local education agencies regarding state and federal monitoring and program improvement procedures.  

• Make presentations and provide statewide training to small and large groups using face to face and distance education methods. 

• Respond to inquiries and advise others on topics related to MTSS, SLD, and other special education processes.  

• Establish positive, collaborative relationships with Administrators, Special Education Directors, related services providers, and teachers in ensuring the compliant implementation of IDEA as described in the Idaho Special Education Manual. 

• Work with Idaho SESTA (Special Education Support & Technical Assistance) in the development of new guidance and/or training programs and changes to existing guidance and/or training programs. 

• Develop resources and materials to assist the SDE and local education agencies in implementing strong data review and MTSS processes. 

• Act as a liaison to other state agencies and organizations working on behalf of students with learning disabilities.  

• Be familiar with the IDAPA rules that govern School-Based Medicaid and related services. 

• Knowledge of IDEA and how to access Medicaid services within the educational setting. 

• Provide direct technical support and professional development for teachers and administrators on all aspects of School-Based Medicaid rules and regulations as they apply to IDEA. 

• Maintain the School-Based Medicaid web page on the Idaho Training Clearinghouse including publishing and updating all Advisory Meeting activities, documents, training materials, FAQs, and resources on a regular basis. 

• Work collaboratively with the Medicaid Policy and Integrity Unit to address practice and policy concerns as they relate to the implementation of School-Based Medicaid in the educational setting. 

• Partner with Medicaid Policy and Integrity Unit to answer school district questions related to IDEA and IDAPA rules governing School-Based Medicaid. 

• Co-chair the School-Based Medicaid Advisory Committee. 

• Perform other duties as assigned. 

• Applicants must have a Bachelor’s degree, Master’s preferred, in education or special education from an accredited college or university.? Consideration will be given for advanced degrees/experience in specific learning disabilities, special education law, and tiered systems of support. 

• Applicant must have a minimum of three years’ experience in the field of special education, or a closely related field, in a position with direct experience providing special education services to students with disabilities. Additional consideration will be given for experience in program evaluation, compliance monitoring, in-service training, and provision of technical assistance, experience as a supervisor or director of special education, school administration, or similar positions. 

• Applicant needs knowledge of the theory and practice of public education, including an understanding of professional learning communities, tiered systems of support, systemic planning, and universal design.  

• Applicant needs to have extensive knowledge of the delivery of special education service design and delivery under IDEA and the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA).  

• Comprehensive knowledge of the characteristics, identification, and methods of special education service provision for exceptional children ages 3-21 required. 

• Applicant must have the ability to communicate well orally and in writing with a variety of constituent groups. 

• Applicant must have interpersonal skills and abilities to work effectively as a member of a team, promote team goals, and maintain team climate. 

• Good knowledge of office support functions, including word processing, filing, composing a variety of business documents, reception, and researching, compiling, and summarizing data for reports. 

• Ability to prioritize and organize multiple activities to reach established goals. 

• Ability to travel to provide technical assistance and training throughout the state. 

• Ability to establish and maintain effective and collaborative working relationships with school districts, advisory, and community groups regarding special education. 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:   

• Approximately 90% of time is spent sitting at a desk or workstation, up to 4 hours at a time. 

• Approximately 10% of time is spent standing, walking, bending, and kneeling. 

• Occasional lifting may be required, frequently less than 5 lb, but may be up to 20 lb. 

TRAVEL REQUIRED:  

This position requires travel (10-15%)