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Title:Liberty Union-Thurston Special Education Leadership Support Qualifications: •Master’s Degree in Education •Hold an Ohio Special Education Teacher’s Certificate in at least one of the areas of students with disabilities to be supervised •Hold an educational administrative specialist, principal, or supervisor certificate •Minimum of three (3) years of teaching and/or supervisory or administrative experience. (Administrative experience is highly desirable). •Required criminal background check •Meets USCIS I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification Reports To:Liberty Union-Thurston Local Director of Student Services and Liberty Union Elementary Principal Job Goal:Provide direction and organizational structure to the student services staff in the implementation of policies and procedures related to Federal and State laws for special education, Preschool, and other areas of student services at the elementary school, as assigned. Performance Responsibilities: 1.Provides leadership in the development, implementation, and coordination of the ESC’s curriculum and instructional programs. 2.Assists with programs in, but not limited to the following areas: special education programs for students with disabilities, preschool, Section 504 3.Collaborates the delivery and continuous improvement of special education programs 4.Collaboration of the delivery of student services, which supplement and support the district’s other educational programs and activities 5.Consults with the elementary principal on aspects of program implementation in the school 6.Assists with mandated reports for submission to the Ohio Department of Education 7.Assists building administration by interpreting district policies and procedures relating to students with disabilities 8.Provides leadership and direction to administrators, psychologists, general education and special education staff for the implementation of Federal law and Ohio rules for educating students with disabilities 9.Provides clear guidance to administrators and staff on Response to Intervention and Multi-Tiered Systems of Response 10.Actively provides leadership and direction to administrators, school counselors, and staff regarding requirements under Section 504 11.Participates in the placement of students with disabilities in alternative placements, including schools outside the district, scholarship, court placed, fostered out 12.Assists in developing district-wide policies concerning special education programs and student services 13.Develops procedures to maintain complete individual records of all children enrolled in special education 14.Recommends the approval of supplies, instructional materials, and curriculum used by special education, preschool, and ELL staff. 15.Advises all personnel on rules and regulations regarding all programs that relate to special education, Section 504, preschool and student services 16.Collaborating in the processes and procedures to ensure the accurate reporting of special education as it impacts the EMIS data management 17.Maintain an appropriate and professional rapport with coworkers & students 18.Communicate effectively with supervisor 19.Ensure safety of students 20.Promote positive public relations 21.Serve as a role model for students 22.Provide internal and external reports and presentations as requested 23.Maintain respect at all times for confidential information, e.g., test scores, student/personnel information 24.Successfully completes all district training requirements in a timely manner 25.Comply with all Board of Education policies 26.Other duties as assigned by Superintendent or her/his designee Required Knowledge, Skills, Attitudes, and Other Responsibilities 1.Knowledge of Ohio’s Learning Standards and Quality Practices. 2.Ability to work effectively with others. 3.Ability to communicate ideas and directions clearly and effectively both orally and in writing. 4.Organizational and problem solving skills. 5.Ability to generate correspondence independently. 6.Respects confidences shared by the staff and operates in a discreet manner in all related matters. 7.Performs other tasks and assumes responsibilities as the Superintendent directs. 8.Basic First Aid. 9.Ability to be flexible and adaptable to changing situations. Additional Working Conditions 1.Occasional exposure to blood, bodily fluids, and tissue. 2.Occasional operation of vehicle under inclement weather conditions 3.Occasional alternative/flexible hours/days. 4.Occasional travel. 5.Occasional interruption of duties by staff and/or telephone. 6.Supplemental contracts or compensation may be awarded by the district for additional duties and responsibilities, at their discretion.