Special Education Program Advisor

Hampton City Schools; Hampton (VA); On-site; USD 64,000 - 112,000; Full time

Job summary

Hampton City Schools seeks a case management leader for its special education program at the Hampton area schools. The role supervises, coordinates IEP-related activities and provides technical assistance to teachers and families. Start date is immediate, with a focus on compliance and program quality.

The position emphasizes collaboration with administrators, staff and families to improve student outcomes and ensure IDEA adherence across assigned schools.

Qualifications

• Teaching license with a special education endorsement.
• Master's degree in education preferred.
• At least three years of current documented successful teaching experience as a special education teacher.
• Clear understanding of federal and state regulations under IDEA.
• Skilled in applying VDOE and HCS policies to disability situations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Skilled in working with instructional staff, administrators, families and students with disabilities.
• Skilled in working with adult learners.
• Strong meeting and project facilitation skills.
• Strong conflict resolution and creative problem solving.
• Excellent teaming and collaboration skills.
• Demonstrates initiative and ability to complete projects on time.
• Organized and detail oriented.
• Technologically proficient.

Responsibilities

• Provides on site support and technical assistance to special education roster teachers/case managers and administrators.
• Articulates how special education policies apply to IEP development, data collection and progress reporting.
• Works with coordinators and administrators to support professional growth.
• Collaborates with school staff to support students with disabilities.
• Organizes and facilitates regular roster teacher/case manager meetings to review caseloads and progress.
• May serve as Division Representative in IEP related meetings.
• Attends Program Advisor trainings and IL meetings.
• Plans CLT training activities to promote effective case management practices.
• Prepares for IEP meetings, including facilitation, conflict resolution and follow-up tasks.
• Serves as liaison with the special education department and other groups.
• Maintains expertise in instructional/management practices for specialized programs.
• Demonstrates professional and ethical leadership.

Skills

Case management leadership

IEP knowledge

Data collection & progress reporting

Meeting facilitation

Conflict resolution

Collaboration

Initiative

Organization

Technological proficiency

Education

Master's degree in education

Teaching license with special education endorsement

Job description

Position Information

Locations: Hampton High School
Supervisor: Building Principal
Employment Period: 11 months
Employment Status:Full-time
Pay Grade:11-month Teacher Scale; $64,900$112,220
Start Date:Immediately

Duties And Responsibilities

Works under the direct supervision of the building principal in providing case management leadership and technical assistance to special education teachers, administrators, students and families, at a specific assigned secondary school(s).

• Provides on site support and technical assistance, under the direction of the building principal or designee, to special education roster teachers/case managers and administrators.
• Articulates how special education policies/procedures apply to eligibility, development and implementation of the IEP, data collection (to include progress monitoring and/or IEP progress reporting) and the application of specially designed instruction in the school setting.
• Works collaboratively with special education coordinators and administrators to support special education teacher professional growth and skill development.
• Works collaboratively with school administrator(s) assigned to Special Education in support of special and general education teachers and students with disabilities.
• Organizes and facilitates regularly scheduled individual roster teacher/case manager meetings to review student caseloads, assess student progress and identify areas of concern requiring further action.
• May serve as a Division Representative (LEA) in IEP related meetings, as appropriate, but does not replace the administrator who may be needed in such meetings.
• Attends all special education Program Advisor training activities, CLT meetings with the special education teachers from assigned school(s) and quarterly Division wide IL meetings.
• Participates in the planning of special education CLT training activities that promote effective case management practices and supports compliance with policies and procedures.
• Provides technical and practical assistance with preparation for IEP related meetings, which may include meeting facilitation, conflict resolution and creative problem solving within the IEP process, as well as follow up tasks after meetings.
• Serves as liaison with the special education department, as well as with other departments and work groups.
• Maintains a high level of expertise concerning effective instructional and management practices for all specialized programs located in assigned school(s).
• Demonstrates professional and ethical behaviors across all school or division settings/activities; clearly demonstrates effective leadership practices.

Job Requirements

• Teaching license with a special education endorsement.
• Masters degree in education preferred.
• At least three years of current documented successful teaching experience as a special education teacher.
• Clear understanding of federal and state regulations under IDEA.
• Skilled in application of VDOE and HCS policies and procedures to individual student disability situations and issues.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Skilled in working with various groups of people, i.e., instructional staff, school administrators, parent/families, as well as students with disabilities.
• Skilled in working with adult learners.
• Strong meeting and project facilitation skills.
• Strong conflict resolution and creative problem solving skills.
• Excellent teaming and collaboration skills.
• Demonstrates initiative and proven ability to complete projects on time.
• Organized and detail oriented.
• Technologically proficient.

Hampton City Schools Does Not Discriminate In Employment Against Any Person On The Basis Of Race, Color, Religion, National Origin, Sex, Gender, Age, Disability Or Other Protected Class. Personnel Decisions Are Based On Merit And The Ability To Perform The Essential Functions Of The Job, With Or Without Reasonable Accommodation. The Following Person Has Been Designated To Handle Inquiries Regarding The Non-discrimination Policies
Executive Director of Human Resources, One Franklin Street, Hampton, VA 23669; [phone]

Appropriate accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request.