Human Resources -

Special Services
Revised November 2024

1. Follow program guidelines and policies regarding research-based standards, curriculum, and assessments.

2. Develop lesson plans and individual plans for students in collaboration with educational assistance, teachers, coaches, & other support staff

3. Competence in planning, organizing, scheduling, classroom arrangement and management, staff and parent communications, and data collection.

4. Conduct on-going assessments for learning to individualize curriculum to meet students’ developmental and learning needs

5. Provide case management for students on IEPs- coordinating special education referrals, evaluations, & IEP development

6. Support students’ positive social emotional development utilizing social literacy, problem solving techniques, and self-regulation strategies

7. Maintain files and records to provide up-to-date reference, cross component communication, and audit trail for compliance with state, and federal regulations

8. Abides by School Board policies and procedures, teacher handbooks and the negotiated collective bargaining agreement.

9. Follows the District and Head Start Standards of Conduct and Mandatory Reporting Requirements. 

Participate in Professional Growth Opportunities and Demonstrate Professionalism 

1. Participate in all staff meetings, parent teacher conferences, trainings, and professional growth opportunities sessions and workshops per District policies and procedures

2. Participate in school/professional and/or community organizations or events

3. In consultation with supervisor or coach, develop own professional development goals and participate in program coaching requirements

4. Communicate effectively and professionally with colleagues, parents and students

Families & Communities

1. Work collaboratively with families and agencies/organizations to support children's needs

2. Implements recruitment strategies and activities through school, agency, parent and child contacts

3. Conduct home visits/conferences in collaboration with families to set and track goals for each child/family. Assists parents as primary teachers of their own children

4. Provide support and resources for families; connect parents with program resources and personnel, and encourage parent involvement in their child’s education 

5. Provide timely and effective communication with families and support staff regarding student’s progress, behavior, and any concerns that arise including family and child goal setting

6. Distribute, collect, facilitate and tally all in-kind and volunteer activities

7. Provide a safe and secure environment for each child, including following health and safety policies and procedures

8. Implement active supervision procedures to ensure each child is safe and accounted for and work with staff to ensure facility security

9. Assist children with hand washing, tooth brushing, toileting/diapering, etc. to model appropriate personal hygiene development

Some District classrooms and work areas are not climate controlled and are subject to extremes of temperature and humidity.

Stairs, chalk dust and exposure to communicable diseases may be potential hazards.  In labs/classrooms there could be exposure to toxic chemicals and fumes.  Equipment that supports classroom instruction could be potentially hazardous under certain conditions.