Special Education Lead Teacher (SELT)

Special Education Lead Teacher (SELT)

Description

The Special Education Lead Teacher (SELT) supports school administrators and teachers in providing effective educational programs for all students with disabilities.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Supports school administrators and teachers in providing effective educational programs for all students with disabilities 
• Assumes responsibility for the knowledge and application of the appropriate curriculum and the instructional programs for students with disabilities 
• Complies with all federal, state, and district due process, policies, and procedures. 
• Models and supports special education instructional staff in organizing, identifying, and implementing curriculum including Common Core Curriculum and adapting curriculum.
• Support quality classroom instruction and its improvement in all settings through monitoring, observing, model teaching and coaching; assists teachers in improving classroom management and climate through the implementation of effective instructional methods.
• Review and ensure that students with disabilities are receiving effective instruction in the Least Restrictive Environment; assist school staff in organizing curriculum and utilizing strategies for students with disabilities.
• Participate in professional learning activities and plan/deliver professional learning activities to staff, parents, and others to increase achievement for students with disabilities.
• Collaborate with parents and local school staff regarding instructional decision-making for students with disabilities.
• Complete educational assessments for students referred for testing/evaluation; monitor assessment timelines to ensure adherence to State regulations.
• Maintain communication with special education staff, local school personnel, and parents regarding the referral, evaluation, identification, and effective programming for students with disabilities.
• Maintain student confidentiality and monitor confidential files for students with disabilities.
• Consult with local instructional staff regarding Individual Education Program (IEP) development, extended school year, behavioral interventions, and transition activities for special needs students.
• Collaborate with appropriate school-based personnel to assure accurate documentation and timely data input/submission for students with disabilities.
• Assign and/or conduct staff meetings to develop IEPs, as required within assigned school(s)/cluster; attend all appropriate IEP meetings (i.e. Amendments, Eligibility Redetermination, Initial Eligibility meetings).
• Review, monitor and meet timelines for IEPs, referrals, initial eligibilities, and re-evaluations; monitor Full Time Equivalent (FTE) counts and the Student Record (SR) process during the school year.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the appropriate administrator.

KEY ATTRIBUTES:

• Values that align with the Kindezi model and goals
• Demonstrated commitment to increasing student achievement and supporting the social-emotional needs of students
• Dedicated, reflective thinker with a growth mindset
• High academic expectations; Believes that all students deserve an equitable education experience no matter their circumstances. 
• Exemplar instructional best practices, 
• Mentoring support 
• Strong relationship building skills 

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor's Degree or higher in Special Education; Masters Degree or higher in Educational Leadership preferred. 
• Must hold or be eligible to hold a valid Georgia PSC Certification in one or more areas of Special Education; Leadership certification strongly preferred. 
• 3 years of teaching experience or related educational experience providing services to students with disabilities required.