Curriculum Specialist, Special Education

Job Goal:

To assist with curriculum development and Individual Education Plans.

Qualifications:

1. Valid Alabama certification in the area of special education.
2. A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with concentrated course work in special education.
3. Advanced graduate work in education in the areas of curriculum development, instructional practice preferred.
4. Minimum of five (5) years experience in areas of special education.
5. Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.
6. Must meet the suitability criteria for employment and/or certification/licensure under the Alabama Child Protection Act of 1999 and Act No. 2002-457

FLSA status:

Exempt

Supervisor(s):

1.  Director of Special Education
2.  Supervisor of Special Education

Required knowledge, skills and abilities:

1. Assists in the implementation of special education programs, including but not limited to the coordination of the development of Individual Education Plans (IEP’s) for students referred for special education services.
2. Knowledge of curriculum development and special education law and practices.
3. Ability to demonstrate effective leadership skills in group settings.
4. Effective written and oral communication skills.
5. Ability to use computers to perform word processing tasks and maintain records.
6. Ability to use effective public relations skills necessary for the successful implementation of new programs, the coordination of committees, and to maintain productive relationships among colleagues and those supervised.
7. Physical and emotional ability and dexterity to perform required work and move about as needed in a fast-paced, high-intensive work environment.

Essential functions:

1. 1. Assists director, supervisor and principals by providing leadership for implementing IDEA through group and individual meetings.
2. Assists director, supervisor and principals in assessing instructional needs of students.
3. Assists director, supervisor and principals with curriculum development.
4. Works with special education teachers in writing individual educational plans.
5. Acts as chairperson of the IEP team and tracks the process from referral to placement.
6. Regularly observes instructional programs and upon request of principals, and assists teachers improve their performance.
7. Develops and conducts in-service workshops.

Terms of employment:

The terms of employment shall be in accordance with provisions of the Board’s Policy Manual, Alabama Teacher Tenure Act, and the Board’s Salary Schedule.

Evaluation:

Performance of this job will be evaluated annually in accordance with provisions of the Board’s Policy on Evaluation of Certified and Professional Personnel.
SOURCE: Tuscaloosa City Schools, Tuscaloosa, Alabama
DATE: 6/19/95
DATE: 3/07/02
DATE: 7/02/03