Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree; valid Louisiana teaching certificate; Special Education experience.

• Assist teachers to meet IEP timelines
• Training/professional development for teachers for writing standards-based IEPs, programming, instruction and selection resources, ESY (extended school year), LAA (alternate assessment), and learning strategies for teachers and paraprofessionals. 3. In-service trainings related to federal laws surrounding special education.
• Serve as an ODR (officially designated representative) for IEPs.
• Assist the Special Education Supervisor with implementation and monitoring of special education and 504 programs.
• Attend IEP meetings to provide insight to the needs of students with disabilities (SWDs).
• Serve as liaison to parents of SWD concerning special education issues.
• Serve as student advocate for all at risk students.
• Provide professional development relative to 504 issues and changes in standards and programming.
• Utilize JPams data system to maintain 504 data and process reports.
• CLS (comprehensive learning supports) district leader to include facilitating professional development to school level teams related to CLS.
• Determine, organize, and maintain a toolkit of available resources for teachers and students involved in learning supports.
• Utilize JPams/DEWS reports to identify and monitor students with at risk attributes.

• Engage in self-reflection and growth opportunities to support high levels of learning for all students.
• Collaborates and communicates effectively with families, colleagues, and the community to promote students’ academic achievement and to accomplish the school’s mission.
• Maintain professional personal appearance and demonstrate respect for colleagues.
• Attend work regularly; report to work on time; and provide advance notice of need for absence.
• Complete work efficiently and accurately (with few/no errors) within deadlines without supervision.
• Perform job responsibilities consistently, use time wisely, plan properly, take care of materials and equipment.
• Maintain confidentiality and demonstrate trustworthiness; exercise good judgment.
• Support, implement, assist with, and/or ensure application of district initiatives and other programs or directives of the Superintendent and Board.
• Keep direct supervisor informed of the progress being made in area(s) of responsibility.
• Attend meetings and/or staff development that address area(s) of responsibility as directed by supervisor.
• Complete and submit all forms, reports, documentation, and trainings by required dates and in accordance with district policies and procedures.
• Communicate appropriately and work effectively with all populations.
• Remain open to suggestions and innovative ideas; receive and apply feedback.
• Demonstrate competence in areas of responsibility.
• Follow the specific requirements established by the School Board (LEA), State Department of Education (SDE), the State Board of Elementary and Secondary Education (SBESE), and/or Federal regulations and guidelines established by each.
• Perform any duty, not specifically assigned, as deemed necessary by the assigning authority in order to maintain continuity where needed.