Placement Facilitator

Caddo Parish Schools Job Description

Job Title: Special Education Placement Facilitator

Prepared By: Nadalie Thomas

Prepared Date: March 13, 2006

Approved By: Jan Holliday

Approved Date: March 13, 2006

SUMMARY

Reports to the Special Education Instructional Supervisor; supervises and observes Instructional Specialists; develops and implements the Child Search Program (PL 94-142) in Caddo Parish.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Planning

• Develops performance objectives and prepares a professional growth plan supporting department and school system goals.
• Collaborates with staff members to identify performance objectives and prepare professional growth plans supporting department and school system goals.
• Develops program for Child Search Project.
• Assists Instructional Specialists in writing IEP''s to meet the diverse needs and varied abilities of special education students in Caddo Parish schools and out-of-parish or residential schools.
• Establishes a systematic plan for accomplishing administrative tasks.
• Maintains accurate data on all children located.
• Makes school placements and maintains records for all special education children.
• Prepares reports for state and federal agencies.
• Provides in-service as needed.
• Maintains Surrogate Parent Program.
• Coordinates initial IEP conferences and represents the department in IEP placement conferences for Caddo Parish students placed in out-of-parish or residential schools.
• Maintains an inventory of special education forms.
• Serves as liaison for the department to other agencies under the Department of Health and Human Resources
• Coordinates programs with BESE schools and Special Education School District #1.
• Develops procedures for establishing an efficient method of maintaining all confidential records.

Administration

• Makes personnel observations and evaluations as described in the Performance Evaluation Plan.
• Completes training to become a qualified assessor in the Louisiana Teacher Assessment Program. Serves as an assessor when assigned as described in the Caddo Parish School Board Administrative Guidelines, Louisiana Teacher Assessment Program. Conducts assessment and performs other duties described in the Louisiana Teacher Assessment Program.
• Makes progress toward achieving objectives in the professional growth plan.
• Prepares a self-evaluation as described in the Performance Evaluation Plan.
• Assists the Director and the Supervisor of Special Education in any appropriate assignmen

Curriculum

• Assists Instructional Specialists in interpreting, in analyzing, and in using test data to improve student performance.
• Keeps informed of current research findings and improved techniques in the areas of responsibility by reading appropriate journals and by attending professional group meetings and conventions.
• Uses available resources of the school system and the community to enrich the educational program.

Organization

• Requests material and data to fulfill responsibilities.
• Maintains established, formal lines of communication through the chain of command.

Controlling

• Maintains accurate records and reports and forwards these to the appropriate authorities.
• Adheres to the policies and procedures established by the School Board, as well as those mandated by federal and state laws.

Communications and Human Relations

• Communicates with individuals, groups, and agencies which provide assistance to special education students.
• Keeps informed on national, state, and local regulations affecting special education.
• Serves as liaison for the department to parents, school, central office personnel, community agencies, and other systems.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Masters degree and a valid Louisiana Teaching Certificate with certification as a Child Search Coordinator and at least two other areas of Special Education or generic certification. Authorization as Parish or City School Supervisor of Instruction. Capability equivalent to that normally achieved through five to seven years of continuous professional experience. A working knowledge of Caddo Parish School System regulations, Caddo Parish community agencies, and federal and state legislation pertaining to disabled children. Demonstrates verbal and written communication skills in dealing with parents and school personnel.

PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

• Ability to plan, organize, and oversee the work of assigned personnel.
• Ability to work tactfully and harmoniously with schools, staff, agencies, parents, and/or the public.
• Physical stamina and emotional stability to work effectively under pressure and to keep all aspects of the job under control.
• Ability to inspire others to hold records, reports, and conversations in confidence.
• Ability and initiative to plan, organize, and carry out assignments under minimum supervision.
• Neat, well groomed appearance.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit. The employee frequently is required to talk or hear.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT

Employee acknowledges that he/she is required to maintain a high standard of professional conduct. Breach of said professional conduct includes but is not limited to: neglect of duty, dishonesty, engagement in acts that are contrary to CPSB policy, unlawful activities, or any other conduct which is seriously prejudicial to the school system.

CHAIN OF SUPERVISION

Assigned Special Education Instructional Supervisor

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

12 months