Program Specialist, Services for Exceptional Children

Fulton Schools; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Fulton County Schools is seeking a Program Specialist, Services for Exceptional Children to support the Area Superintendent in developing effective K-12 standards-based instruction and balanced assessment. You'll help align progress reports and provide coaching for teachers in the Exceptional Children program.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in Special Education, a valid teaching certificate in Special Education, and at least three years of classroom teaching experience, with supervisory

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Special Education is required and certification must be active or eligible.
• Valid teaching certificate in Special Education required; Leadership certification preferred.
• A minimum of three years of classroom teaching experience; supervisory experience preferred.
• Experience with standards-based instruction and professional staff development required.
• Experience in educating students with exceptional needs; ability to work in a large organization.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Area Superintendent in developing and implementing standards-based instruction and progress reporting.
• Support, train, and coach teachers and staff in the Exceptional Children programs.
• Develop Power Standards and Reporting Standards for K-12.
• Deliver training to administrators/teachers on providing feedback to students.
• Coordinate with principals, parents, teachers, and outside agencies as needed.
• Serve as liaison between the Division of Academics and Teacher Quality on instructional practices.
• Collaborate with Leadership in Learning and Teaching on curriculum revisions.
• Assist schools in integrating curriculum and meet diverse student needs.
• Attend area meetings and represent interests of students with disabilities.
• Travel between schools; perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Training delivery

Collaboration

Microsoft Office

Time management

Differentiation

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Special Education

Leadership Certification preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

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Program Specialist, Services for Exceptional Children

Category: Administrative

Job Function: Support Staff

Department: Exceptional Children - Autism/ID

Summary

The Program Specialist for Services for Exceptional Children is responsible for assisting the Area Superintendent in the development and implementation of effective K-12 standards-based instruction, appropriate and balanced assessment, and standards-based grading and reporting

• Assists schools in determining the level of implementation of standards-based instruction best practices and the alignment with standards-based progress report card in the Exceptional Children program
• Assists administrators in supporting, training, and coaching teachers and staff in the Exceptional Children programs
• Supports the development of Power Standards and Reporting Standards K-12
• Designs and delivers training to administrators/teachers in providing feedback to students to improve instruction delivery
• Identifies resources and supports teachers with differentiation to meet all students’ needs in the Exceptional Children programs
• Assumes responsibility for communicating and coordinating pilot report card implementation and support
• Provides individual assistance to schools experiencing Special Education grading issues
• Provides ad hoc reports on the status of standards-based instruction/progress reporting and develops recommendations for improvement
• Serves as liaison between the Division of Academics and Teacher Quality in all issues related to instructional best practices that are aligned performance management standards for teachers
• Works in collaboration with other departments to maximize teacher effectiveness as it relates to the Exceptional Children curriculum, instruction, and assessment
• Collaborates with Leadership in Learning and Teaching in development of and revisions to new curriculum
• Assists schools in ways to integrate curriculum
• Serves as the first responder to the public in each area including principals, parents, teachers, and outside agencies
• Informs Area Superintendent of issues and concerns related to students with disabilities
• Assures adequate support to administrative area to meet the needs of students with disabilities
• Serves as a broker for Exceptional Children services to ensure customer service and efficiency
• Attends all area meetings and represents interests of students with disabilities
• Coordinates with area-based personnel in problem solving
• Serves as liaison between the area office and Exceptional Children Department
• Performs other duties as assigned by the appropriate administrator

Required Education

Bachelor’s Degree in The area of Special Education

Certification/Licensure

Must hold or be eligible for a valid and clear teaching certificate in the areas of Special Education

Leadership Certification preferred

Experience Qualifications

Minimum of three years of successful classroom teaching experience required; Three years supervisory experience preferred; Prior experience with standards-based instruction and professional staff development required; Experience in the education of students with exceptional needs required; Experience working within a large, complex organization preferred

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Knowledge of federal, state, and local mandates for Special Education requirements
• Experience with curriculum development
• Detailed knowledge and experience with standards-based instruction and assessment best practice
• Demonstrated ability to develop and deliver training to adult learners across multiple disciplines and levels
• Demonstrated knowledge in differentiation and meeting the needs of varied learners
• Ability to plan and implement short and long-range goals and objectives
• Ability to work with collaborative teams
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
• Excellent interpersonal skills needed to work effectively with administrators, staff, and community members
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Excellent communication skills both orally and in writing

Working Conditions

• Normal office environment
• Will require travel between schools

Physical Demands

• Routine physical activity associated with normal office environment
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 25 lbs. occasionally

It is the policy of the Fulton County School System not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, or disability in any employment practice, educational program, or any other program, activity, or service. If you wish to make a complaint or request accommodation or modification due to discrimination in any program, activity, or service, contact Compliance Coordinator Gonzalo LaCava, 6201 Powers Ferry Rd, NW, Atlanta, Georgia 30339, or phone [phone].TTY 1-800-255-0135.

Program Specialist, Services for Exceptional Children

Fulton County Schools - 6201 Powers Ferry Road NW, Atlanta, GA 30339 - 470-254-3600