Inclusion Consultant (54560)

Capital Area Intermediate Unit; Enola (PA); On-site; USD 59,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

Capital Area Intermediate Unit in Enola, PA is seeking an experienced educator to support eligible children and coordinate instructional planning and services.

The role involves data collection, progress reporting, and active participation in IEP meetings, along with case management, collaboration with families and schools, and alignment to FERPA/HIPAA standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred.
• PA Instructional I or II certification in Special Education, Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, Blind/Visual Impairments, Academic Core Instructional Certifications, or Deaf and Hard of Hearing; PA HQT status required.
• Degree in Early Childhood Education and/or Special Education preferred.
• Full certification in Safe Crisis Management (SCM) or equivalent as required by assignment.
• Strong verbal and written language skills.
• Strong problem-solving and interpersonal skills.
• Familiarity with Special Education rules and regulations.
• Ability to build rapport with a wide variety of stakeholders.
• Proficient computer skills: Word, Excel, Outlook.
• Ability to provide training and consultation to clients.

Responsibilities

• Perform data collection, progress monitoring, and assessments for IEP planning meetings.
• Participate in evaluation/reevaluation meetings per Federal and State regulations.
• Provide case management and liaison between school, family, and community agencies.
• Lead or participate in IEP planning meetings to prepare an educational program.
• Provide professional development on pertinent topics related to the program.
• Provide instruction using CAIU curricula and positive behavior supports.
• Maintain a pleasant learning environment reflecting current lesson content.
• Plan for and direct activities of paraprofessionals and aides.
• Establish and maintain schedules for instructional activities.
• Collaborate with agencies, physicians, therapists, and districts per FERPA/HIPAA.
• Prepare schedules, lesson plans, and records for supervisory submission.
• Complete and maintain all required record keeping.
• Perform building-related duties (bus loading/unloading) and program planning.
• Prepare substitute information and current lesson plans.
• Schedule IEP meetings, off-site experiences as assigned.
• Arrange orders for equipment and materials as directed.
• Consult with supervisors on classroom management and progress.
• Report child progress as directed.
• Maintain knowledge through PD and professional reading.
• Assist children with personal care as appropriate.
• Stay updated on theory and technique relevant to position.
• Attend staff and team meetings.
• Comply with regulations and CAIU policies.
• Assume other responsibilities as assigned by Supervisor or Exec Director.

Skills

Strong verbal & written communication

Proficient computer skills (Word,Excel

Education

Bachelor’s degree required

Master’s degree preferred

PA Instructional I or II certification

PA HQT status

SCM/Safety Care certification

Tools

Word, Excel, Outlook

Job description

Job Details

• Job Location: CAIU MAIN OFFICE - ENOLA, PA 17025
• Position Type: Full Time
• Education Level: Bachelors Degree
• Salary Range: $58,554.00 - $87,853.00 Salary/year
• Travel Percentage: Road Warrior
• Job Shift: Day
• Job Category: Education
• Salary:This professional position follows the Collective Bargaining Agreement Salary Schedule, starting at Bachelor's, Step 1 - $58,554 for the 26/27 SY
• Schedule:Monday - Friday, 7.5 hours/day, 190 days/year

Job Goal

To follow Federal and State Regulations and Standards and CAIU policies and procedures in meeting the instructional needs of eligible children while providing coaching and support to other educators, schools, families, and communities.

Performance Responsibilities

• 1. Perform, in accordance with program procedures, data collection; progress monitoring; and assessments of child educational levels in social, emotional and behavioral, academic, and/or developmental areas for purposes of progress reporting and conducting team evaluation/reevaluation meetings and Individualized Education Program (IEP) planning meetings.
• 2. Participate in evaluation/reevaluation meetings in accordance with Federal and State Regulations and Standards.
• 3. Provide case management services as applicable (i.e., facilitate ongoing review of child needs; resources; progress; and performance and act as a liaison between school, family, and community agencies).
• 4. Facilitate, lead, or participate in (depending on the child’s placement) IEP planning meetings to prepare an educational program to meet child need for specially designed instruction.
• 5. Participate and provide professional development on pertinent topics related to the program assigned.
• 6. Provide a program of individual and appropriate instruction utilizing CAIU Board-approved Curricula and positive behavior supports that meet the needs of the children.
• 7. Maintain a learning environment that is pleasant; reflects child work and current lesson content; and promotes the academic, social, and emotional development of the child.
• 8. Plan for, assign, and direct the activities of designated educational paraprofessional(s) and/or personal care assistant(s) and evaluate position performance as required by the CAIU.
• 9. Establish and maintain instructional, child, and staff schedules.
• 10. Maintain contact and collaborate, as required and as needed, with appropriate agencies, private physicians and/or therapists, school district personnel, etc., in consultations, case reviews, diagnostic reviews, and case staffing in accordance with FERPA and HIPPA regulations.
• 11. Prepare and maintain current schedules, lesson plans, and other appropriate information/material that are available for supervisory submission, review, and approval.
• 12. Complete and maintain all record keeping as required by the program, Federal and State regulations, and the CAIU.
• 13. Perform duties that are building related, including, but not limited to, bus loading and unloading, and planning and implementation of special programs.
• 14. Prepare and maintain detailed substitute information, including current lesson plans, that is easily accessible.
• 15. Schedule and arrange, with supervisory direction, and in accordance with CAIU and program procedures, evaluation/reevaluation meetings, IEP Planning meetings, off-site experiences, based on assignment.
• 16. Prepare orders for equipment, instructional materials, texts, and other items as directed by CAIU procedures.
• 17. Confer with the Supervisor and/or Educational Consultant(s) on matters pertaining to the general management of the classroom, child progress and behavior, staff difficulties, and other areas as indicated.
• 18. Report on child progress as directed by the program.
• 19. Maintain a knowledge base of current theories and practices in the field by attending pertinent Professional Development/Continuing Education programs, networking with professional colleagues, and reading relevant professional literature.
• 20. Assist children, as appropriate, in personal care including toileting, feeding, positioning, dressing, and movement within the school environment.
• 21. Remain abreast of current theory and technique as appropriate to position assignment through independent and supervisor identified professional development opportunities.
• 22. Attend and participate in staff and team meetings as appropriate.
• 23. Comply with Federal and State Regulations and Standards and CAIU policies and procedures.
• 24. Assume any other responsibilities as assigned by Supervisor of EI or his/her designee.
• 25. Assume any other responsibilities as assigned by the Executive Director or his/her designee.

QualificationsQualifications:

• 1. Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred.
• 2. Valid, active PA Instructional I or II certification in Special Education, Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, Blind/Visual Impairments, Academic Core Instructional Certifications, or Deaf and Hard of Hearing, depending upon the specific position and posting; must hold PA Highly Qualified Teacher (HQT) status for assignment.
• 3. Degree in Early Childhood Education and/or Special Education preferred.
• 4. Full certification in Safe Crisis Management (SCM), Safety Care, or other restraint management system as required by the assignment.
• 5. Strong verbal and written language skills.
• 6. Strong problem-solving and interpersonal skills.
• 7. Familiarity with Special Education rules and regulations.
• 8. Ability to build rapport with a wide variety of stakeholders.
• 9. Proficient computer skills and knowledge including use of Word, Excel, Outlook, and other software as may be required.
• 10. Ability to provide training and consultation to clients