Coordinator-Assessment-SPED

Days per Year: 226

Min: $81,722

Mid: $98,459

JOB TITLE:

Coordinator-Assessment SPED

REPORTS TO:

Director SPED-Accountability & Assessment

WAGE:
Exempt

PAY GRADE: AI 3

PRIMARY

PURPOSE:

The Coordinator-Assessment, under the direction of the Director of Special Services Accountability & Assessment, is responsible for ensuring the district maintains compliance with the statutory requirements of IDEA and the state accountability systems including Results Driven Accountability and department compliance initiatives. The Coordinator-Assessment must possess a clear understanding of the relationship between the development, implementation, monitoring and instructional impact of the Individualized Education Plan (IEP), the Full and individualized Evaluation (FIE), supplementary aids/supports and Assessments for students receiving special education services.

All employees of Spring ISD are expected to act with integrity, support organizational goals, communicate in a clear and respectful manner, champion the needs of our students and drive continuous improvement.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required:

* Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university

* Three years of teaching experience in special education or commensurate experience

* Educational Diagnostician Certification, Specialist in School Psychology License or Speech and Language Pathologist License

Preferred:

* Five years of supervisory leadership experience in the field of special education

* Administrative experience at a campus and/or district level

Special Knowledge/

Skills:

* Extensive knowledge of current federal, state, local laws and regulations for students receiving special services.

* Extensive knowledge of IDEA, Child Find, Special Education eligibility categories and critical timelines

* Knowledgeable of research and evidence-based practices emphasizing culturally appropriate assessment techniques

* Extensive knowledge of cross battery assessment and current assessment processes, tools, batteries and applications for SLPs, SLPAs, LSSPs, Assistive Technology and Educational Diagnostician evaluators.

* Knowledge of Multi-Tiered Systems of Support and Response to Intervention and Positive Behavioral Interventions

* Knowledge of assessments in the areas of dyslexia

* Ability to coordinate services across district functions

* Excellent verbal and written communication skills

* Exceptional organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

* Coordinate Licensed Specialist in School Psychology (LSSP), Speech and Language Pathologist (SLP), Speech and Language Pathology Assistants (SLPA), Educational Diagnostician staff and Assistive Technology Staff.

* Ensure compliance with federal, state and local requirements in all areas of the assessment of students in all IDEA categories.

* Develop, monitor and provide immediate feedback and corrective actions regarding State Performance Plans, Initial Timelines and Child Find processes under Special Education.

* Develop and conduct staff growth and development activities for Educational Diagnosticians, SLPs, SLPA, Assistive technology staff and LSSPs.

* Audit records and subsequently provide training in the evaluation processes, including theoretical and statistical concepts of standardized tests, informal test procedures, observation techniques and competency level systems.

* Participate in professional and community activities which will improve services in the areas of appraisal, diagnosis, prevention and/or intervention methods related to learning and behavior problems.

* Provide direct supervision to evaluators and assigned clerical staff.

* Train staff, teachers, and campus administrators in providing for the needs of students served in special education.

* Develop, implement and monitor systems to enable and establish a plan for improvement.

* Respond and conduct monthly documented training, coaching sessions and/or guidance for staff in regards to noted compliance issues.

* Initiate communication and provide specific data to the Director of Special Services
- Assessment and Accountability surrounding IEP compliance status and updates.

* Assist in the completion of all assigned local, state and federal reports.

* Maintain current knowledge of statutes and federal statutes surrounding evaluation practices, ethical standards, legal frameworks and the Individualized Education Program.

* Performs other duties as assigned.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: physical mobility, standing, prolonged sitting, some lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling, reaching/repetitive hand motions, and the ability to work with frequent interruptions. Mental demands:
Ability to maintain emotional control under stress; ability to solve problems and deal with a variety of situations; ability to interpret a variety of data, ability to be effective in both oral and written communication. Travel within the district as required.

The foregoing statements describe…