Due Process Facilitator / Child Study Coordinator - Red Lake Public Schools ISD #38

Red Lake Public Schools ISD #38

Job Description

Posted November 9th; open until filled

Position: Due Process Facilitator / Child Study Coordinator

Supervisor: Director of Special Services

Building: District-Wide

Terms: Per Teacher's Master Agreement

Position Overview: Facilitate the development of evaluations, individualized education plans, and other due process paperwork that meet state and federal special education rules and regulations. Assist in ensuring efficient and effective district-wide processes for completion of due process paperwork, including child find, pre-referral, referral, evaluation, child count, and reporting processes.

Major Position Duties:

- Monitor district-wide due process paperwork development and timelines for compliance with state and federal special education rules and regulations.

o Annually review a sample of each special education teacher's due process files for compliance and review additional files for compliance as requested by the Director of Special Education.

o Develop action plans and timelines to work with teachers to bring files into compliance.

o Provide regular due process consultation to non-tenured special education teachers in the district.

o Assist in the development of due process procedures and training tools as well as provide consultation, training and support for special education teachers in the district.

o Provide leadership in addressing MDE's Assistance and Compliance requirements, including self-audits and corrective action plans.

- Oversee the SPED Due Process Office functions, including:

o Sending and receiving special education records to/from other districts and outside agencies

o Maintaining district cumulative files for all students with special needs

o Upkeep of district test kits and protocols as well as maintenance of the district protocol inventory

- Collaborate with the Director of Special Education to provide district-wide oversight of the SPED Forms online due process software program.

- Facilitate the Special Education Assessment Team (SEAT):

o Create and maintain an annual document of upcoming re-evaluations and categorical evaluations

o Update SEAT documents

o Facilitate weekly SEAT meetings

o Serve as a lead evaluator on SEAT when necessary

o Serve as directing teacher for SEAT paraprofessionals

- Work closely with the District MARSS Coordinator to ensure accurate annual Child Count.

- Facilitate SPED PLT's at a building or districtwide level.

- Maintain current knowledge and skill in special education law, SPED Forms utilization, and evaluation tools and administration.

- Serve as administrative designee on IEP teams and attend other meetings requested by the Director of Special Services.

- Other duties as assigned.