FACILITATOR SPED

Young World Physical Education; Lawrence (KS); On-site; USD 51,000 - 82,942; Full time

Job summary

Young World Physical Education in Lawrence, Kansas is seeking a Special Education Facilitator. The successful candidate will promote compliance with legal requirements and support teachers in providing specialized instruction.

This full-time position offers a salary ranging from $51,000 to $82,942 per year, depending on experience. Responsibilities include ongoing support for instructional services, training staff, and collaboration with administrative teams. A graduate degree in Special Education and Kansas licensure are required.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years of experience in special education.
• Experience in state and federal regulations and statutes.

Responsibilities

• Support specially designed instruction and related services.
• Train staff on IEP development and implementation.
• Collaborate with teams on special education needs.
• Maintain current knowledge of special education procedures.

Skills

Knowledge of Federal Regulations

Special Education Licensure

Leadership

Communication Skills

Analytical Skills

Education

Graduate degree in Special Education

Kansas Special Education Licensure

Job description

Special Education Facilitator

*POSITION RECEIVES AN ANNUAL $1,800 SPECIAL EDUCATION SERVICES STIPEND*

Required:

• Eligible for or possesses Kansas Special Education Licensure;
• Graduate degree in Special Education or Related Field;
• Minimum of Five years of experience in special education;
• Experience and proficiency in State and Federal Regulations, Statutes and Procedures

Preferred:

Leadership experience

Reports to: Special Education Assistant Director

Job Goal:

The goal of the Special Education Facilitator is to promote and support professional adherence to the legal requirements of state and federal regulations; to protect the procedural safeguards of students and their parents; to provide technical assistance to teachers and administrators regarding special education issues and concerns; and to assist with communication regarding special education topics. The Facilitator understands state standards and promotes evidence-based practices in the Least Restrictive Environment.

Job Responsibilities:

• Provide ongoing support to promote appropriate specially designed instruction and related services within the context of LRE.
• Provide feedback and training for staff related to IEP development and implementation.
• Provide specialized professional development to staff related to providing evidence‑based practice.
• Collaborate with staff to assess and address student needs.
• Consult with special education teams and principals on issues related to special education law and procedures and special education programming.
• Collaborate with Special Education administrative staff regarding system‑wide and targeted professional development needs.
• Maintain current knowledge of Special Education procedures and regulations.
• Proficient in facilitating groups.
• Other duties as assigned.

Essential Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to possess and maintain appropriate licensure or certification in the state of Kansas.
• Ability to speak clearly to various groups expressing ideas in a logical and concise manner, and possess composition skills suitable for producing written communication for a variety of readers.
• Ability to quickly analyze a situation and provide a prompt response or determine next steps.
• Ability to respond to information requests in a courteous, timely and helpful manner.
• Ability to perform job responsibilities using appropriate software on district computer system and communication equipment.
• Ability to manage job responsibilities while meeting established deadlines.
• Ability to work constructively and cooperatively with others.
• Ability to travel as needed.

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $51,000 to $82,942 Per Year

Length of Contract: Certified contract plus 10 additional days

Evaluation: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board’s policy on Evaluation of Professional Personnel.