• Possess a thorough understanding of and an ability to relate to youth.
• Three or more years of special education teaching experience.
• Capacity to make thoughtful decisions based on facts, knowledge and insight and the courage to stand by the results.
• Ability to communicate effectively with individuals, small and large groups, by correspondence or oral expression.
• Ability to organize and plan effectively.
• Possess an ethical and professional attitude toward colleagues and the policies of the district.
• Facilitate the special services process from referral to placement.
• Conduct educational assessments as part of the evaluation process.
• Act as a resource to teachers and staff members with regard to the IEP process, generation of strategies for students and all other matters pertinent to special education.
• Assume a leadership role in the decision process among staff, parents and educational teams to ensure compliance with federal, state and local guidelines.
• Assist in the supervision of IEP development to ensure necessary documents are in compliance with federal, state and local guidelines.
• Assist the Director of Special Services in the data gathering process and completion of necessary state reports.
• Master of Education Degree with professional preparation in special education and knowledge of the special education process requirements
• State of Missouri Special Education Teacher Certification