Special Education Program Specialist

Special Education Program Specialist

Job Description

This position reports to the Chief Compliance Officer. This position provides oversight and guidance as the Special Education Services at the client. Duties include monitoring and improving services to patients; planning, developing, organizing, implementing and evaluating the special education programming for patients who qualify for special education services ensuring the required client guidelines as established by the client and the U.S. Department of Education and the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) are met; preparing and implementing program curricula; facilitating learning outcomes. Performs other related duties as assigned.

JOB DUTIES:
Plans, develops, organizes, implements and evaluates special education services programming
Reviews records for all patients who are under the age of twenty-two (22), who have not graduated from high school, and determine special education eligibility
Conducts interviews and administer educational evaluation and assessment appropriate to the patient’s educational needs
Develops an IEP and curriculum for qualified patients to meet the patient’s identified educational needs in accordance with IDEA guidelines.
Implements individualized educational curriculum and programming
Establishes appropriate goals and objectives for each patient that qualifies for special education services based on current level of educational functioning
Documents results of the educational evaluation, goals and objectives, educational progress of patients in the health record according to ASH’s administrative policy and procedure
Participates in treatment planning
Provides support and education to teaching staff
Maintains patients’ education records and Nueva Vista School District data with client special education laws and requirements of the client.
Completes required reporting necessary for funding and management of special education services

Must need Teaching certification for special education.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

KNOWLEDGE OF:
Principles of staff and patient development; the learning process with special emphasis on special needs and developmental areas; various disabilities and their instructional implications; trends in patient development and strategies and methods; behavioral theory and practices within an in-patient hospital setting; working knowledge of education programs strong understanding of IEP development and legal mandates; knowledge of administrative and management theory and practices within the mental health/psychiatric field.

SKILLS IN:
Organization, research, development, implementation and evaluation of educational needs, educational lesson plans as assessed; overseeing budget and procurement procedures; use of a variety of audio-visual equipment and other related training aids; computer skills proficient to allow for preparation of own materials, including completion of reports and use of Power Point presentations as needed.

ABILITIES TO:
To organize and plan a variety of educational programs for inpatients; to maintain effective working relationships with diverse educational backgrounds and experience; to supervise and provide technical oversight to contract teachers. To supervise other personnel. To speak and write effectively.

Required Skills
Teaching Certification
Bachelor's Degree (Master's Degree Preferred)
Special Education Experience

Preferred Skills
Teaching Experience
Record Keeping

Notes:
Hybrid
The candidate will be working 1-5 hours a month, and needs to be available when needed for guidance and advise.

VIVA is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants have an equal opportunity for placement, and all employees have an equal opportunity to develop on the job. This means that VIVA will not discriminate against any employee or qualified applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.