Special Education Consultant Jobs

BROAD FUNCTION:

The Special Education Consultant will provide leadership and assistance to LEAs/PSAs in the development,

implementation, and evaluation of special education programs and services to ensure a free and

appropriate public education for students with disabilities.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

 Provide technical assistance and support to LEA/PSA personnel in the implementation of federal

and state mandates and county procedures

 Remain current with federal and state compliance requirements

 Develop and implement professional development activities in support of special education

requirements

 Facilitate committees/workgroups as assigned

 Participate in the gathering, utilization, and analysis of data relative to special education and early

intervention

 Participate in compliance activities related to the delivery of special education programs and

services

 Provide technical assistance to parents and other community members concerning school district

and parent responsibilities in the special education process

 Participate in long-range planning for the delivery of special education programs and services

 Serve as liaison to LEAs/PSAs and related service agencies in the provision of coordinated services

to students with disabilities in both special and general education settings

 Assist with the coordination and monitoring of funded projects and programs

 Participate as an active team member in departmental and organizational projects as assigned

 Plan, use professional judgment and act effectively to carry out the function of this position within

the direction provided by Wayne RESA’s mission and goals

 Regular and predictable attendance

 Perform other duties as assigned

RELATIONSHIPS & CONTACTS:

INTERNAL

 Ongoing contact with Wayne RESA professional and support staff

 Work closely with organizational project team members and other Special Education Consultants

in the planning and provision of coordinated services to constituents

EXTERNAL

 Frequent contact with LEA/PSA special education directors and supervisors, special education and

general education teachers, principals, ancillary staff, and parents

 Ongoing contact with agency personnel, other intermediate school districts, and Michigan

Department of Education

 Participate on state-level committees to ensure representation of Wayne RESA and the Wayne

County LEAs/PSAs

SUPERVISION RECEIVED:

 Assistant Superintendent of Special Education and Early Intervention Services

 Manager of Special Education and Early Intervention Services

SUPERVISION EXERCISED:

None

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education

 Master’s Degree required

 Full approval in a minimum of one area of Special Education required

 Approval as a Director or Supervisor of Special Education preferred

Experience

 Minimum of three (3) years of experience in Special Education required

 Minimum of three (3) years of supervisory experience at the local or intermediate district level

preferred

 Demonstrated experience in interpreting and implementing special education rules and regulations

required

Special Skills and Training

 Demonstrated knowledge of recent trends in special education and their impact on the special

education community required

 Demonstrated experience in developing collaborative, general, and special education programs

required

 Demonstrated ability to work effectively with WRESA staff, parents, and district personnel required

 Demonstrated consultation, training, group facilitation, and process skills required

 Demonstrated skill working with diverse populations required

 Demonstrated listening, verbal, and written communication skills required

 Demonstrated organization and presentation skills required

 Demonstrated collaboration, team building, and problem-solving skills required

 Demonstrated ability to integrate emerging forms of technology into professional activities

required

 Proficiency in using the Microsoft Windows desktop operating system and Windows-based

software

USE OF THIS POSITION DESCRIPTION:

This position description is not intended and should not be construed to be an exhaustive list of all the

duties, responsibilities, skills, efforts, or special conditions associated with this position.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $74,673.00 - $115,015.00 per year

Benefits:

• Paid time off
• Health insurance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Life insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person