1.0 LTS Special Education Liaison - SAIL Program

SAIL- Autism Inclusion ProgramPerformance Responsibilities: Instruction: oDevelop and implement schedules for students services in accordance with their IEPs service delivery. oCoordinate schedules with classroom teachers and other specialists service delivery.oSelect appropriate instructional programs and methodologies, plan, and implement instruction that matches students IEP goals and objectives.Provide appropriate instruction to address IEP goals and objectives, and differentiate instructional accordingly.oEmploy appropriate behavior management techniques during individual or small group instruction.oMaintain and use adaptive equipment and materials.oDevelop and implement classroom and curricular accommodations and modifications.oTeach and plan cooperatively with subject area teachers.Assessment: oAssess the progress of all students assigned to his/her caseload and maintain record of data collection. oMaintain assessment materials for special education evaluations.oAdminister MCAS with accommodations or develop portfolios for MCAS alternate assessment, as outlined in student/s IEP s.oWrite reports based on evaluations and present reports at Team eligibility determination meetings.oIndividually test students and complete necessary assessment components for Special Education and Section 504 initial evaluations and reevaluations.Liaison Responsibilities: oServe as a Special Education liaison, which includes parent/guardian contact, scheduling of meetings, and completion of necessary paperwork for evaluations and Team meetings.oParticipate in Team evaluation and review meetings for students on caseload.oWrite Individualized Education Programs (IEPs). oDevelop yearly transition plans for students who are 14 .oCollaborate with colleagues on building to building transitionoComplete progress reports for all students, according to the schedule set by school and special education regulations.oCoordinate progress reports from all service providers.Paraprofessionals: oConsult with special education paraprofessionals; including planning, coaching, modeling.oProvide feedback and input regarding paraprofessionals to Special Education Program AdministratorCommunication/Consultation: oConsult with parents/guardians, classroom teachers, related service providers, school nurse, and paraprofessionals, regarding planning and students program needs.oConsult with classroom teachers and special education paraprofessionals regarding accommodations and modifications.oConduct parent/guardian-teacher conferences during conference periods identified on school calendar.oCommunicate frequently with parents/guardians of students of caseload (e.g.

email, telephone, etc.)oParticipate in school Open House for parents/guardians according to schedule set each year.Miscellaneous: oParticipate in professional development opportunities to increase knowledge base and skills, as well as maintain licensure.oAttend and participate in department meetings.oMaintain the high level of confidentiality and professionalism expected of all faculty.oPerform other related tasks or duties at the discretion of the Special Education Program Administrator and/or Principal.