Three Lakes Educational Cooperative USD #620

SPECIAL EDUCATION FACILITATOR

QUALIFICATIONS:  

• Eligible for or possess Kansas Special Education Licensure
• Graduate degree in Special Education or Related Field (preferred)
• Minimum of Three years of experience in special education
• Knowledge of and proficiency in State and Federal Regulations, Statues and Procedures 
• Hold and maintain valid state driver's license 

REPORTS TO:   Director and Assistant Director

JOB GOAL: The goal of the Special Education Facilitator is to promote and support professional adherence to the legal requirements of state and federal regulations; to protect the procedural safeguards of students and their parents; to provide technical assistance to teachers and administrators regarding special education issues and concerns; and to assist with communication regarding special education topics. The Facilitator understands state standards and promotes evidence-based practices in the Least Restrictive Environment.

ESSENTIAL SKILLS and ABILITIES:

• Ability to possess and maintain appropriate licensure or certification in the State of Kansas.
• Ability to speak clearly to various groups expressing ideas in a logical and concise manner and possess composition skills suitable for producing written communication for a variety of readers.
• Ability to quickly analyze a situation and provide a prompt response or determine next steps.
• Ability to respond to information requests in a courteous, timely and helpful manner.
• Ability to manage job responsibilities while meeting established deadlines.
• Ability to work constructively and cooperatively with others.
• Ability to travel as needed.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide ongoing support to promote appropriate specially designed instruction and related services within the context of LRE
• Provide feedback and training for staff related to IEP development and implementation
• Provide specialized professional development to staff related to providing evidence based practice
• Serve as a mentor for individual special education teachers 
• Collaborate with staff to assess and address student needs
• Consult with special education teams and principals on issues related to special education law and procedures and special education programing 
• Collaborate with Special Education administrative staff regarding system-wide and targeted professional development needs
• Maintain current knowledge of Special Education procedures and regulations
• Facilitate IEP teams and other groups as needed
• Coordinate special education building team meetings to facilitate communication between staff and Administration.
• Member of TLEC Advisory Team (AdT)
• Other duties as assigned by TLEC Administration 

Salary Range: Determined by placement on salary schedule

Benefits: 

• 90% Paid Single Blue Cross/Blue Shield Health Insurance Policy
• 6 Paid Sick Leave Days
• 6 Paid Discretionary Leave Days
• Paid Bereavement Leave
• Longevity Pay
• Optional Section 125 Salary Reduction Plan
• Various 403 b options also available
• Opportunities for Professional Development