Job Description
Job Description
Local Arizona Only Candidates.
The candidate will be working 1-5 hours a month, and needs to be available when needed for guidance and advise
Must have :
- TEACHING CERTIFICATION FOR SPECIAL EDUCATION
- AZ driver's license
- Level 1 Fingerprint Clearance Card
SOAZ Posting ID # 5084 - Arizona State Hospital (ASH) - Special Education Program Specialist (1-5 Hours / Month)
Description
This position reports to the Chief Compliance Officer. This position provides oversight and guidance as the Special Education Services at the Arizona State Hospital (ASH).
JOB DUTIES :
Plans, develops, organizes, implements and evaluates special education services programmingReviews records for all patients who are under the age of twenty-two (22), who have not graduated from high school, and determine special education eligibilityConducts interviews and administer educational evaluation and assessment appropriate to the patients educational needsDevelops an IEP and curriculum for qualified patients to meet the patients identified educational needs in accordance with IDEA guidelines.Implements individualized educational curriculum and programmingEstablishes appropriate goals and objectives for each patient that qualifies for special education services based on current level of educational functioningDocuments results of the educational evaluation, goals and objectives, educational progress of patients in the health record according to ASHs administrative policy and procedureParticipates in treatment planningProvides support and education to teaching staffMaintains patients education records and Nueva Vista School District data with state and federal special education laws and requirements of the Arizona Department of Education.Completes required reporting necessary for funding and management of special education servicesQualification :
Principles of staff and patient development; theLearning process with special emphasis on special needs and developmental areasVarious disabilities and their instructional implicationsTrends in patient development and strategies and methodsBehavioral theory and practices within an in-patient hospital settingWorking knowledge of education programs strong understanding of IEP development and legal mandatesKnowledge of administrative and management theory and practices within the mental health / psychiatric fieldOrganization, research, development, implementation and evaluation of educational needs, educational lesson plans as assessed;Overseeing budget and procurement proceduresUse of a variety of audio-visual equipment and other related training aidsComputer skills proficient to allow for preparation of own materials, including completion of reportsPower Point presentations as needed.