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Prodeo Academy Special Education Evaluation Specialist in Columbia Heights/St. Paul, Minnesota

Start Date: 2024-25 School Year

Location: Columbia Heights and Saint Paul Campuses

Reports to: Network Director of Special Instruction

OVERVIEW

Prodeo Academy, a network of public charter schools serving the Twin Cities, is a meaningful education solution closing the opportunity gap through data-driven instruction in a culture based on a foundation of five core values: Perseverance, Respect, Integrity, Development, and Engagement. Shared expectations around these values enhance the opportunity for our scholars to reach their full potential. We are looking for team members committed to helping our students access greater opportunities, achieve future success, and contribute to the vitality of our community.

VISION FOR POSITION

The Special Education Evaluation Specialist is a licensed Special Education Teacher or School Psychologist whose responsibility is to evaluate Kindergarten through 8th-grade students to determine if they meet Minnesota State's initial entrance criteria under a disability category or demonstrate a continuing need for specialized instruction. The Special Education Evaluation Specialist will lead the evaluation process including conducting evaluation planning meetings, conducting academic assessments and observations, writing evaluation reports, and facilitating evaluation results meetings with staff and families in compliance with state and federal regulations.

The candidate must also have strong oral and written communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with administration, staff, and families.

POSITION FUNCTIONS

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Responsibilities generally relate to facilitating special education initial and re-evaluations, including:

  • Coordination of all aspects of special education evaluation

  • Scheduling evaluation planning meetings and leading these meetings in partnership with the School Psychologist

  • Developing evaluation plans and using assessment tools to determine student eligibility for specialized education

  • Conducting observations, student interviews, family interviews, teacher interviews, FBAs, transition assessments, and all other components of the evaluation in collaboration with case managers, school psychologists, and parents

  • Administering, scoring, and interpreting standardized educational assessment measures according to established standards and with accuracy

  • Writing evaluation reports, including summary, educational needs, and recommended supports/accommodations

  • Managing timelines to ensure the evaluation is completed with information from all team members and sent home by the 30-day deadline Prior to finalizing the evaluation

  • Scheduling, preparing, and leading evaluation results meetings with the special education team and parents

  • Filing all paperwork related to the evaluation appropriately and uploading copies to SpedForms

  • Providing mentoring to Special Services staff in learning the necessary skills for due process rules and regulations and overseeing the timelines and completion of evaluation components..

  • Working with families to understand the evaluation process and their rights

  • Coordinating evaluation procedures during weekly Due Process Meetings with teachers and service providers.

  • Maintaining accurate and complete student records.

  • Performing additional duties as determined by the Network Director of Specialized Instruction or Director of Special Education

  • Making recommendations in accordance with best practice and evidence-based practice models where appropriate and adhering to model and program expectations

  • Communicating, orally and in writing, in a positive, effective manner with students, staff, families, and all internal and external providers as needed

  • Developing knowledge and understanding about the history, traditions, values, and family systems, as well as using appropriate methodology approaches, skills, and techniques that reflect an understanding of students' background and culture to ensure unbiased evaluations

  • Adhering to district policies and procedures (e.g. confidentiality, reports of child abuse, safety precautions, etc)

  • Displaying excellent work habits (e.g. meeting deadlines, maintaining an organization system, attendance and promptness at work and meetings, timeliness in completing work)

  • Functioning as a strong and supportive team member who understands and embraces a multi-disciplinary team model

  • Interacting with students, staff, and their families in a manner that is culturally and situationally sensitive and relationally-based

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

  • Strong leadership skills in facilitating group processes and team building.

  • Communication skills in a variety of settings and experiences.

  • Ability to prepare and compile thorough comprehensive evaluation reports with strong attention to detail and accuracy

  • Ability to confidently lead meetings with 5-10 attendees

  • Knowledge of learning processes, learning disorders, instructional strategies, and interventions

  • Knowledge and skills in due process compliance, accountability, evaluation, and determining eligibility.

  • Understanding of so federal and state special education rules and regulations regarding special education evaluation procedures

  • Proficiency in the use of software related to due process (Spedforms)

  • Excellent time management skills and organizational skills to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.

  • Tolerance for ambiguity, tenacity with follow-up, and creativity in the development of the individual building needs, while seeing the “larger” version of the district.

  • Ability to work with parents/families as well as students, staff, and support staff in problem-solving strategies.

  • Ability to engage in problem-solving and conflict resolution.

  • Ability to prioritize and manage the volume of requests and responsibilities.

  • Leadership in supervising program and paraprofessionals.

EDUCATION AND REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Education/Certification Requirements: A current PELSB-issued MN Teaching License in Special Education (Academic Behavior Strategist preferred) or School Psychology is required for this position.

COMPENSATION

Salary for this position is competitive and commensurate with experience.

  • Comprehensive healthcare options (Medical, Dental, and Vision)

  • Retirement planning through Teacher's Retirement Association (TRA)/Public Employee Retirement Association (PERA) and optional 403B plans

  • Generous Paid time off, federal holidays, and academic breaks throughout the school year

  • Staff Daycare (Columbia Heights Campus only)

  • Leadership Development Opportunities including Grade Team Leadership, Instructional Coach, Data Team Leadership, and Extracurricular Coaching

Prodeo Academy is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, handicap, age, religion, sexual orientation, or national or ethnic origin. We are committed to hiring a diverse and multicultural staff and encourage applications from traditionally underrepresented backgrounds.

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