What are the responsibilities and job description for the Special Education - LD Program Support - Dept. of Special Education position at Kenosha Unified School District?
Vacancy Details
Title
Special Education - LD Program Support - Dept. of Special Education
School/Building
Dept. of Special Education
Number of Openings
1
URL
N/A
Close Date (11:59 p.m. Central)
Open until filled
Contact
Name
Kenosha Unified School District
Title
Human Resources
Email
humanresources@kusd.edu
Phone
262-359-6333
Website
https://www.kusd.edu
Position Details
Position Start Date
8/26/2024
Terms/Schedule
10 Months
Appointment Type
Full Time
Description
SUMMARY: The Special Education Program Support Teacher provides direct diagnostic/consultative
services to children that are suspected to have a disability. The purpose is to assist the special education
administrative/instructional personnel and regular education teaching staff in evaluating, instructing, and
individual educational planning for children with suspected and identified disabilities.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Serves as the Local Education Agency representative on individualized education program (IEP)
as deemed necessary by administration.
2. Supports special education programs for students with disabilities.
3. Consults with teachers, principals, and special education staff regarding the improvement of
student programs.
4. Serves as a liaison between administrative, special education and general education staff.
5. Evaluates special education student programs and identifies future needs of the students.
6. Recommends budgetary priorities for students with disabilities.
7. Supports the orientation of new special education teachers to the district.
8. Assists special education teachers in classroom orientation at the start of the school year.
9. Assists in the orientation of new special education Educational Support Professionals.
10. Assists in determining special education program duties.
11. Assesses students as part of the IEP team process and serves as diagnostician for the IEP team
process.
12. Reviews with the special education teacher, administration, and regular education teacher the
IEP team recommendations as appropriate.
13. Participates in parent conferences as part of the IEP process.
14. Provides assistance to special education teachers to provide appropriate IEPs.
15. Ensures teachers know how to assess and collect data for evaluating student IEP goals.
16. Communicates with special education teachers on a regular basis.
17. Plans for, coordinates, and conducts staff meetings.
18. Coordinates, conducts, and/or participates in professional development programs for special
education staff, other district staff, community, and parents.
19. Models various teaching strategies in classrooms that benefit all children.
20. Works with parent groups, as assigned to develop an understanding of children with disabilities.
21. Serves on district committees as a representative for, and advocate of students with disabilities.
22. Establishes and maintains communication when appropriate with community agencies,
pediatricians, physicians, etc.
23. Performs other duties as assigned.
SKILLS:
1. Demonstrates knowledge, skills and dispositions to meet all Wisconsin State Teacher Standards.
2. Demonstrates preparation and skill in working with students from diverse cultural, economic and
ability backgrounds.
3. Ability to work effectively and collaboratively with staff, students, medical and support staff.
4. Effective and efficient time/task management skills including planning, managing and
organizing.
5. Ability to establish genuine connections with students.
6. Ability to execute an efficient and effective process for recording student attainment of learning
goals and make that information available for students review.
7. Ability to accurately assess the effectiveness of instructional activities used through data review
and identifies specific ways in which a lesson might be improved.
8. Knowledge and implementation of relevant technology.
9. Consistently meets professional teacher education requirements of the school, district and state.
10. Leadership skills including appropriate organization, creativity, flexibility and resourcefulness.
11. Facilitation, consensus building and conflict resolution skills.
12. Demonstrate the highest level of ethical behavior.
13. Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.
14. Basic computer skills, email, Outlook calendar, and web based programs.
15. Ability to display proactive behavior through initiative, decisiveness and the ability to work
independently.
INTERPERSONAL:
1. Dedication to the mission, vision, core values and strategic goals of Kenosha Unified School
District.
2. Ability to work with multiple stakeholders, diverse populations, and handle challenging
situations in a calm and supportive manner.
3. Demonstrates skills in working and communicating with a variety of people, including staff,
students, administrators, parents and community partners.
4. Exemplary communication skills (listening, speaking, writing and presenting)
5. Strong interpersonal skills including the ability to facilitate effective meetings and promote
cooperation and communication among each group.
6. Flexibility to function on an individual basis as well as serve as a cooperative team member.
7. Demonstrates integrity, ethical behavior, sound leadership judgment and professional growth.
Candidate Requirements
Years of Experience
6
Degree
Master
Licenses
- Cross Categorical Special Education
Additional Requirements
- Cover Letter
- Resume
- Letters of Recommendation
- Custom Questions
- Transcripts & Licenses/Certifications
Salary : $44,100 - $55,800
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