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 programming

Reviews records for all patients who are under the age of twenty-two (22), who have not graduated from high school, and determine special education eligibility

Conducts interviews and administer educational evaluation and assessment appropriate to the patient’s educational needs

Develops an IEP and curriculum for qualified patients to meet the patient’s identified educational needs in accordance with IDEA guidelines.

Implements individualized educational curriculum and programming

Establishes appropriate goals and objectives for each patient that qualifies for special education services based on current level of educational functioning

Documents results of the educational evaluation, goals and objectives, educational progress of patients in the health record according to ASH’s administrative policy and procedure

Participates in treatment planning

Provides support and education to teaching staff

Maintains 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 services

Qualification:

Principles of staff and patient development; the

Learning process with special emphasis on special needs and developmental areas

Various disabilities and their instructional implications

Trends in patient development and strategies and methods

Behavioral theory and practices within an in-patient hospital setting

Working knowledge of education programs strong understanding of IEP development and legal mandates

Knowledge of administrative and management theory and practices within the mental health/psychiatric field

Organization, research, development, implementation and evaluation of educational needs, educational lesson plans as assessed;

Overseeing budget and procurement procedures

Use of a variety of audio-visual equipment and other related training aids

Computer skills proficient to allow for preparation of own materials, including completion of reports

Power Point presentations as needed.