LTS SpEd Work Based Learning Coordinator

Farmington Public Schools; United States; On-site; USD 52,000 - 107,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Sick leave

Personal leave

403(b)

Job summary

Farmington Public Schools is seeking a Licensed Work Based Learning Coordinator for Special Education to guide students with disabilities through work experiences and transition planning. You will develop and deliver specialized instruction aligned with IEP goals and collaborate with teachers, parents, and community partners.

Under supervision, you will supervise sites, support job coaches, coordinate IEPs, evaluate progress, and ensure compliance with state and district requirements while

Qualifications

• Minimum B.A/B.S degree in teaching from an accredited institution in the appropriate special education area.
• Work Based Learning License or enrolled in a licensure program.
• Thorough knowledge of special education principles and methodologies.
• Ability to deliver and articulate oral presentations and written reports.
• Meet professional teacher education requirements and maintain punctual attendance.

Responsibilities

• Supervises work sites as required by program standards.
• Provides direction to job coaches in classroom and field settings.
• Develops and maintains community partnerships for work experiences.
• Assesses student progress and adjusts instructional methods as needed.
• Develops annual IEPs with present levels, goals, and services.
• Coordinates delivery of special education services within each IEP.
• Schedules team meetings and collaborates with student support teams.
• Ensures compliance with district policies and state/federal regulations.

Skills

Oral presentation

Written reports

Interpersonal skills

Punctuality

Education

B.A./B.S. in teaching

Work Based Learning License or in licensure program

Tools

iPads/educational tech

Job description

LTS SpEd Work Based Learning Coordinator JobID: 8802

$283/day - $579/day depending on education and experience

Summary

Under the direction of the Building Principal and Director of Special Education, the Licensed Work Based Learning Coordinator instructs students and develops work experiences for students with disabilities, develops and provides specialized instruction to meet the unique needs of students with disabilities; Evaluates and assesses student progress against instructional objectives; follows State mandated due process procedures and functions as IEP Manager to assigned students.

Functions of the job

• Supervises work sites as directed by MDE Work Based Learning requirements.
• Provides direction to job coaches as to their role in the classroom and job sites.
• Maintains positive community partnerships while developing new positive community partnerships.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions
• Ability to operate a computer and the software necessary to complete required job tasks
• Experience working with transition age students.
• Provides research-based specialized instruction to address the instructional goals and objectives contained within each student's IEP.
• Assesses student progress and determines the need for additional reinforcement or adjustments to instructional techniques.
• Employs various teaching techniques, methods and principles of learning to enable students to meet their IEP goals.
• Develops and implements annual Individualized Educational Program (IEP) plans for students to include: present levels of educational performance, special education needs, instructional goals and objectives, and the special education and related services required to meet those goals.
• Schedules team meetings and works cooperatively with child study team members and others in developing instructional goals and strategies.
• Coordinates the delivery of special education services in each student's IEP.
• Serves as primary contact for the parent.
• Conducts special education evaluations and reevaluations.
• Provides direction, supervision and evaluation of educational assistants as directed.
• Complies with School Board policies and all state/federal rules and regulations.
• Completes all district and state reporting requirements.

Knowledge Skills and Ability

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Minimum B.A/B.S degree in teaching from an accredited institution in the appropriate special education area.
• Work Based Learning License or working enrolled in a program that leads to licensure.
• Thorough knowledge of the principles, practices and procedures of special education and specialty area.
• Thorough knowledge of the principles and methodology of effective teaching of students with disabilities.
• Thorough knowledge of school rules, regulations and procedures; ability to establish and maintain standards of behavior.
• Ability to deliver and articulate oral presentations and written reports.
• Ability to effectively an analyze needs and problems objectively.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with children, students, parents, staff, administration and the general public.
• Perform all other related work delegated or required to accomplish the objectives of the total school program.
• Knowledge of relevant technology including the use of technology such as i-pads to individualize instruction.
• Meet professional teacher education requirements of school district and state.
• Must have the ability and proven ability to report to work on a regular and punctual basis.

See attached job description for other essential functions

Full listing of benefits can be found in the Collective Bargaining agreement Teacher contract

Benefits

Health, dental, long-term disability, life insurance, sick and personal leave, 403(b) available