Area COORDINATOR for SPECIAL Education- PROGRAM SPECIALIST Ii
Professional Vacancy
Richardson ISD
POSITION: /Area COORDINATOR for SPECIAL education- PROGRAM SPECIALIST ii
REPORTS TO: /executive director OF SPECIAL student services
CONTRACT PERIOD: /207daYS - 11MONTHSPOSITION CONTROL #876|010|N|100
SALARY: / LOCAL PAY GRADE: aVNSalary Range: $57,621 - $61,704GENERAL STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITIES: / To provide support and guidance to campus administrators and staff regarding special education. The Coordinator must have extensive experience in special education along with effective communication skills.
QUALIFICATIONS: /
- At least 3 years experience as a classroom teacher and/or special education teacher.
- Education Administration certification and/or advanced professional certification.
- Exceptional mastery of instruction and differentiation strategies.
- Exceptional knowledge of recognized disabilities and their impact on student performance within the academic setting.
- Ability to acquire, retain and remain current regarding pertinent legal knowledge as it relates to the assignment.
- Extraordinary interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
- Exceptional mastery of professional communication, presentation and writing skills.
- Ability to effectively focus on student, parent and state expectations as measured by RISD goals.
- Capable of providing both a powerful influence as a leader and contributing as a team player.
description of duties: /
- Function as a critical catalyst to assist schools in the implementation of programming which will foster significant educational growth for students
- Work cooperatively with all RISD education professionals to provide high quality programming and training.
- Participate in the development of long-term planning which assures high-quality compliance with federal, state and local mandates.
- Foster productive relationships with both parents and members of the educational community.
- Maintain accurate records and paperwork.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE: / Apply online at The application must be complete and three electronic reference forms must be received to be considered.
Applicants who have previously applied in AppliTrack must update their application once per year by securing updated references.
Applicants will be contacted if an interview is needed.
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION: November 15, 2013
APPROVED:DATE:
Dr. Fernando Medina,
Assistant Superintendent - Human Resources
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