Special Education Instructional Specialist
Location: Nashville Tennessee
Description: Spectrum Center is in need of Special Education Instructional Specialist right now, this career will be placed in Tennessee. For complete informations about this career opportunity please give attention to these descriptions. Spectrum Center Schools, a division of Educational Services of America (ESA), the nations leading private provider of special and alternative educatio! n programs, is currently seeking candidates for a Curriculum and Instruction Specialist for its Spectrum Academy in Nashville, Tennessee. Spectrum Academy primarily serves high school age students. This is a new position for the school that can start immediately. It is a 12-month position.The Curriculum and Instruction Specialist (C&I Specialist) ensures fidelity of systems in the areas of curriculum, instruction and assessment with the overall goal of achieving learning outcomes for students and is the chief educational assurance agent of the programs assuring compliance with laws, regulations, and internal standards for educational services.Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following: Ensures implementation of Spectrums educational policies, procedures and standards which are aligned to Tennessee State Frameworks/Content Standards, TNDOE and educational law (e.g., NCLB, IDEA). Includes DOE regulations (bell schedule/ curriculum/instruction requirements! ) Provides support, guidance, and supervision to teachers in t! he areas of state standards, educational assessment, curriculum, instruction and classroom systems, and ensures the use of evidence-based teaching strategies by providing training, coaching and feedback. Oversees academic assessment procedures, both Formative (Curriculum Based Measures) and Summative assessments to monitor student progress and rates of student achievement. Provides training and support in the use of student data for instructional decision making purposes, which includes the use of evidence based instructional practices/strategies to achieve high rates of student growth and achievement. Oversees implementation of intervention instruction and curriculum with an emphasis on Direct Instruction in the areas of reading, writing, spelling and math for students performing below grade level. Researches and makes recommendations for the use of evidence-based curricula in the classrooms that meet the requirements set forth by the Department of Education. Provides over! sight of lesson plans, transcripts, report cards, grading system, progress reports, and IEP Progress Reports for the academic classrooms. Guides the instructional staff in developing long term and short term classroom goals and assists in determining priorities and timelines for implementation (e.g., START Checklist, Classroom Prototype, etc.). Conducts regular quality assurance checks and START Checklist observations at the individual student, staff, classroom, and site level to make recommendations for improvement. Assesses the training needs of the instructional staff, and designs staff development that includes training with follow up monitoring, coaching and feedback. Provides training and support to Education Coordinators, Teachers, and Related Services Providers in the development and implementation of quality Individual Education Plans (IEPs), specifically with goals/benchmarks that are aligned with educational assessments and present levels of performance and inter! ventions; and FBA/BIPs, specifically with analyzing functions of behavi! ors and developing specific interventions. Assists in the preparation and development of IEPs and the writing of observable and measurable objectives. Supervises data collection and tracking for IEP goals and objectives. Supervises instruction to address all student IEP goals and objectives. Assists in tracking of student credits and progress towards graduation. Assists in the development plans for transitioning students to LRE. Coordinates Transition/Vocational activities to meet IEP goals and to prepare for transition to post-secondary objectives. Reviews lesson plans weekly and meets with the instructional staff to assess instructional effectiveness and implementation of IEPs and teaching plans. Works in collaboration with the Behavior Support Specialists in the use of Positive Behavior Intervention Supports/PBIS, which includes the point/level system and school/classroom based reinforcers. Coordinates annual state assessments, standardized testing, CBMs, annual assessme! nts, and pre- and post achievement tests for students. Provides positive, ongoing and open communication among all departments within the Spectrum system; VP of Curriculum & Instruction, VP of Clinical Services, AVP Autism Services, AVP ED Services and Transition Director Establishes and maintains effective communication with parents, care providers and district personnel, always projecting a positive and professional company image, and participates as a liaison when required. Attends and participates in all required meetings including Curriculum and Instruction Leadership, Site Team, Clinical, All staff Meetings, and also participates in on-going staff development through conferences, trainings, and seminars to maintain and develop core competencies. Assists in preparing monthly, quarterly, and yearly reports to include QMR, Assessments, and EOY reports. Oversees the implementation and tracking of usage of Computer Assisted Instruction (CAI). Participates in IEP meetings, ! as needed. Participates with the school director in educational budgeta! ry planning and the monitoring of curricular expenditures. Fills in for other staff members in the classrooms, as needed. Oversees school operations in conjunction with and in the absence of the School Director. Other duties as assigned. ESA offers a comprehensive benefits program which includes, medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, employee assistance program, medical and dependent care flexible spending accounts and a health savings account option. In addition, the company offers a matching 401(k) plan and generous paid leave benefits.
Masters degree in Special Education preferred. Additional preferred skills, abilities, and qualifications include experience training educationally based, effective teaching strategies, classroom management systems, data-based decision making, and functional analysis/behavior intervention plans. Valid TN Special Education K-12 License required, Instructional Leader License (ILL) or Beginning Administrator License (BA! L) preferred. Training in the Tennessee Educator Acceleration Model (TEAM) preferred. Teaching experience for 3 years required. Valid state drivers license. Experience working with students with Emotional Disturbance is preferred.
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This career starts available on: Sun, 28 Apr 2013 09:46:49 GMT