Job Description

School: Provost Academy Colorado

Job Title: Director of Special Education

Category: Full-time

Classification: Special Education

Work Year: 2010-2011

Job Description: 
The Director of Special Education will oversee the services of the online instructional programs for students with special needs.  S/he will provide leadership, staff development and communication for implementing an instructional program that meets the needs of Provost students. 

Main Responsibilities:
Student Achievement and IDEA Compliance
            •         Manage and provide instructional guidance, virtual teaching and general strategies for special education advisors and students
            •         Manage a caseload of 30 students
•   Oversee the implementation and compliance for IEPs and 504 plans
•         Facilitate weekly communication by Special Education Advisors with parents of students with special needs
•         Consult with Synchronous Tutors and support the use of differentiated designed instruction to meet student’s IEP goals.
•         Provide support to Special Education Advisors in various online instruction, including 1-on-1 and small group sessions
•         Schedule, organize and chair all IEP/IDEA related meetings in a synchronous online environment
•         Follow all IDEA procedures for the IEP process.
•         Assist with locating service providers for students requiring services as written on the IEP
•         Ensure that accurate and timely data is maintained by the special education advisors in the GradeBook System
•         Monitor student progress in the Marks System and make corrections as required
•         Assist with administering state testing and coordinate special accommodations listed on the IEP
•  Work with the Director of Instruction to identify concerns and issues in the program and implement solutions

Job Qualifications/Experience/Education:  Professional certification in Special Education, minimum 5 years experience, Masters Degree in Education-related field

Application Process:  email a current resume to Molly Stevens, molly.stevens@edisonlearning.com, http://www.co.provostacademy.com/
 

Date Posted: 2010-01-04

Closing Date: 2010-04-04

Start Date: 2010-03-01