Special Education Lead Teacher (SELT)

Description

The Special Education Lead Teacher (SELT) supports school administrators and teachers in providing effective educational programs for all students with disabilities.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Supports school administrators and teachers in providing effective educational programs for all students with disabilities
• Assumes responsibility for the knowledge and application of the appropriate curriculum and the instructional programs for students with disabilities
• Complies with all federal, state, and district due process, policies, and procedures.
• Models and supports special education instructional staff in organizing, identifying, and implementing curriculum including Common Core Curriculum and adapting curriculum.
• Support quality classroom instruction and its improvement in all settings through monitoring, observing, model teaching and coaching; assists teachers in improving classroom management and climate through the implementation of effective instructional methods.
• Review and ensure that students with disabilities are receiving effective instruction in the Least Restrictive Environment; assist school staff in organizing curriculum and utilizing strategies for students with disabilities.
• Participate in professional learning activities and plan/deliver professional learning activities to staff, parents, and others to increase achievement for students with disabilities.
• Collaborate with parents and local school staff regarding instructional decision-making for students with disabilities.
• Complete educational assessments for students referred for testing/evaluation; monitor assessment timelines to ensure adherence to State regulations.
• Maintain communication with special education staff, local school personnel, and parents regarding the referral, evaluation, identification, and effective programming for students with disabilities.
• Maintain student confidentiality and monitor confidential files for students with disabilities.
• Consult with local instructional staff regarding Individual Education Program (IEP) development, extended school year, behavioral interventions, and transition activities for special needs students.
• Collaborate with appropriate school-based personnel to assure accurate documentation and timely data input/submission for students with disabilities.
• Assign and/or conduct staff meetings to develop IEPs, as required within assigned school(s)/cluster; attend all appropriate IEP meetings (i.e. Amendments, Eligibility Redetermination, Initial Eligibility meetings).
• Review, monitor and meet timelines for IEPs, referrals, initial eligibilities, and re-evaluations; monitor Full Time Equivalent (FTE) counts and the Student Record (SR) process during the school year.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the appropriate administrator.

KEY ATTRIBUTES:

• Values that align with the Kindezi model and goals
• Demonstrated commitment to increasing student achievement and supporting the social-emotional needs of students
• Dedicated, reflective thinker with a growth mindset
• High academic expectations; Believes that all students deserve an equitable education experience no matter their circumstances.
• Exemplar instructional best practices,
• Mentoring support
• Strong relationship building skills

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor's Degree or higher in Special Education; Masters Degree or higher in Educational Leadership preferred.
• Must hold or be eligible to hold a valid Georgia PSC Certification in one or more areas of Special Education; Leadership certification strongly preferred.
• 3 years of teaching experience or related educational experience providing services to students with disabilities required.