Special Education Eligibility & Placement Specialist

Savannah-Chatham County Public School System; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 119,000; Full time

Job summary

Savannah-Chatham County Public School System EXCEPTIONAL CHILDREN in Savannah, Georgia seeks a District Staffing Specialist in the Department for Specialized Instruction to address eligibility and conduct placement meetings for students considered for special education.

The role reports to the Program Manager, Department for Specialized Instruction. Salary follows the Teacher + Additive schedule with a 190-day work year.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
• GaPSC Professional Teaching Certification in special education.
• Excellent oral and written communications skills necessary for challenging and complex discussions with parents and other educators.
• Knowledge of state and federal guidelines for exceptional children including how to appropriately complete IEPs, eligibility and other due process documents.

Responsibilities

• Conducts eligibility and placement meetings for students referred for evaluation and special education services.
• Conducts academic assessments and observations of students to assist teachers with special education referrals/services.
• Assists schools with recommendations for obtaining needed RTI or other information for student support, intervention, or referrals.
• Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of state and federal guidelines as they relate to placement and due process.
• Provides orientation and training in due process documentation for special education teachers related to I.D.E.A.
• Assists in the collection of and monitoring data for accuracy.
• Uses program evaluation data to provide information to the Special Education Program Manager.
• Performs other duties as necessary for the effectiveness of the organization and the safety of students.

Skills

Excellent oral and written comms

Education

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university

Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in the area of special education

Job description

Savannah-Chatham County Public School System EXCEPTIONAL CHILDREN in Savannah, Georgia seeks a District Staffing Specialist in the Department for Specialized Instruction to address eligibility and conduct placement meetings for students considered for special education.

The role reports to the Program Manager, Department for Specialized Instruction. Salary follows the Teacher + Additive schedule with a 190-day work year.