Systemwide Special Education Lead & Coach

Madison City Schools; Madison (AL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Madison City Schools is seeking an Exceptional Learning Specialist SYSTEMWIDE to assist in organizing, managing, and monitoring the district's Exceptional Learning Communities within the Special Education Program.

The role requires Alabama teaching certification in Special Education, a Masters in Education, and several years of experience in special education settings. The position is full-time with responsibilities across the district.

Qualifications

• Valid Alabama teaching certificate with certification in Special Education
• Master's of Education degree or equivalent certification in Special Education and/or Educational Leadership and Administration
• At least three years teaching experience as a special education teacher and/or resource specialist desired
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board of Education may find appropriate and acceptable

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance under all state and federal mandates including IDEA
• Monitor and support self-contained special education programs (Exceptional Learning Communities) throughout the district
• Collaborate and coordinate with system-wide administrators, supervisors, principals and specialists in the implementation of quality instructional programing
• Monitor and support self-contained special education programs throughout the district
• Help prepare state and federal reports per compliance mandates
• Provides consultation to special education teachers, administrators, support personnel, parents and regular teachers regarding the writing and implementation of Individual Educational Plans
• Collaborates with special education teachers, school leaders, and other experts to improve learning outcomes for students with disabilities
• Will consult with school site certified personnel to ensure district compliance with special education law
• Communicates effectively, and in a timely manner, with parents and guardians of special needs students to address complaints, issues and concerns
• Monitor and ensure the special education program's effectiveness on a regular basis
• Confer with and assist teachers on a one-to-one basis as well as small groups in organizational, compliance, instructional and management techniques
• Serve as representative and advisor to community and/or system organizations as appropriate
• Perform other duties as assigned by immediate supervisor
• This position will be subject to the Students First Act of 2011. Madison City Schools reserves the right to fill this position by transfer of a qualified applicant who is already employed by Madison City Schools.
• Under the Students First Act of 2011, no credit toward tenure or non-probationary status is earned in the initial school year of employment if the date of hire occurs after September 30.

Skills

Special Ed Rules

Special Ed Theory

Assistive Technology

Communication

Attention to detail

Organization

Interpersonal skills

Proactive

Teamwork

Professional communication

Education

Master's of Education in Special Education or Educational Leadership

Job description

Madison City Schools is seeking an Exceptional Learning Specialist SYSTEMWIDE to assist in organizing, managing, and monitoring the district's Exceptional Learning Communities within the Special Education Program.

The role requires Alabama teaching certification in Special Education, a Masters in Education, and several years of experience in special education settings. The position is full-time with responsibilities across the district.