Special Ed School Improvement Specialist

Job Description - Special Ed School Improvement Specialist (00646) )

Position Title:

Special Ed School Improvement Specialist (00646) - )

• Resume - Please include dates of employment and your supervisor’s name/phone number for each position.

Why you would enjoy working here;
Office of Public Instruction employees are a passionate group of professionals dedicated to leading and supporting our education system. We house a diverse collection of experiences with the 200+ unique individuals we employ. Our specialists further OPI’s purpose with applicable knowledge in education, health, research and analysis, nutrition, finance, administration, human resources, licensing and regulation, information technology, and many others.

We are proud to serve 149,000+ students pre‑K to grade 12, their parents and guardians, 400+ school districts, 16,000+ educational professionals, and 3,000+ adult learners.

• Work/life balance
• Family friendly
• Dedicated and caring colleagues
• Retirement plans
• Paid vacation, sick leave, and Holidays (combination of up to 38 per year)
• Opportunities and room for professional growth
• Public service loan forgiveness – Employment with the State of Montana may qualify you to receive student loan forgiveness under the PSLF.

The Special Education Unit is responsible for the overall supervision and coordination of special education services to over 19,000 Montana children with disabilities. This supervision includes ultimate responsibility for the policies and procedures, interagency coordination and providing guidance and support for the implementation of early childhood education programs, along with rules regarding the development and implementation of services for students identified as Gifted and Talented and necessary for distribution of substantial (over $130 million biennial) state and federal special education dollars, the authority to impose sanctions, including the withholding of funds and making recommendations to the Board of Public Education for removing school accreditation of public schools and agencies not in alignment with state and federal regulations.

The Unit is also responsible for the provision of services to children with disabilities in the event the public school or state agency refuses or is unable to provide services consistent with the requirements of state and federal laws. Under federal law, it is the state’s supervisory responsibility to guarantee that each child with disabilities, ages 3 through 18, inclusive, residing in the state and enrolled in a public school, state‑operated or state‑supported school receives a free and appropriate public education.

• Knowledge of verbal and written communication.
• Knowledge to plan effectively and meet required timelines.
• Ability to work effectively independently and as a team member.
• Ability to establish and maintain professional interactions and communications.
• Ability to develop and deliver technical assistance.
• Ability to interpret federal regulations and assist in development of state rules and regulations.

• Bachelor’s degree in education.
• Three years’ experience in education learning, professional development, research, design and practice, curriculum and classroom assessment development, instructional practices or related arears.
• Other combinations of education or experience may be substituted.

Please tell us how and why by submitting your resume online, including any veterans or disability preference documentation. When submitting the required documents, you must check the “relevant document” box to ensure your attachments are uploading correctly to the specific application for this position. Documents not requested will not be considered in the recruitment process.

OPI is an equal opportunity employer. Women, minorities, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

This position is in the TRS retirement system.

Applicant Pool Statement:
If another department vacancy occurs in this job title within six months, the same applicant pool may be used for the selection.

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