Middle School Learning Specialist

Tigard-Tualatin Sd 23J•Portland, OR

18h

About The Position

Performs a variety of direct and indirect services to ensure provision of a free appropriate public education to students with disabilities. Work directly with students, school staff, building and district administrators to meet the educational goals of the district.

Requirements

Good oral and written communication skills
Demonstrated leadership abilities
Understanding of current education theory, practice and current trends
Knowledge and experience in instructional strategies
Effectively deal with students and parents in often difficult circumstances
Perform the essential functions of the job
Valid Oregon Teaching License
First Aid Card (must be certified within the first 60 days of employment)
Other certifications/trainings as required to execute the Essential Functions and Duties and Responsibilities for this position (i.e. blood sugar testing, bee sting, dispensing of prescription medication)
Language and Math Skills
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents.
Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from students, patrons, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community.
Communicate with high needs students in a manner that reflects a consistent, positive, nurturing, attitude is required
Ability to analyze and synthesize information in student reports
Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry.
Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
Reasoning Ability
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Nice To Haves

Experience in mentoring, cognitive coaching or equivalent desired
Work with a variety of students
Experience in various managerial and instructional methodologies
Special Education experience and preparation in desired skills, knowledge and ability to perform the job.

Responsibilities

Administer criterion referenced tests for the purpose of daily tracking or programming
Design and implement educational program (i.e. language, motor, academic and physical Ed. programs) that meet the requirements of State and Federal law
Conduct evaluations and analyze data and participate in eligibility decision making
Design and implement behavioral and disciplinary programs
Effectively design and implement instructional programs both directly and through Instructional Assistants and regular classroom teachers.
Schedule, coordinate and monitor student programs
Design and implement student routines related to self-help including but limited to; feeding, toileting, and mobility
Correct assignments and grade students
Consult with staff and parents on methods and materials as well as IEPs
Maintain confidential files
Escort and monitor students in and out of classroom including but not limited to; playgrounds, cafeteria, buses, restrooms, field trips
Work on basic computer software
Collect data regarding students goals for IEPs (Individual Education Plans)
Maintain records as required by the district
Complete Medicaid billing process as directed
Schedule, coordinate and monitor student programs and complete work within established time lines
Communicate with appropriate student age group requiring the exercise of both empathetic and disciplinarian approaches
Follows District standards including reporting concerns, abuse and infractions of student handbook policies
Conducts conferences and communicates with parents as necessary
Works effectively and collaborates with the building administrator and work team or grade level
Educate staff regarding referrals process and characteristics of disabling situations as well as the requirements of student IEPs
Conduct evaluations and analyze data
Maintain a confidential, non-preferential, non-judgmental manner towards the students, staff, and program
Develop and maintain effective working relationships with supervisor, staff, and general public
Spelling, punctuation, capitalization, word usage, and sentence construction of the English language as necessary to detect and correct basic errors in prepared materials
Demonstrates effective classroom management techniques
Understands and complies with Oregon Teacher's Standards of Competent and Ethical Performance
Demonstrate mental acuity, processing skills, and long and short term memory to track and meet deadlines and responsibilities
Teaches classes following District approved curriculum