Secondary EBD Program Support Teacher

Special Education Program Support Teacher- Secondary Schools

Program Support Teacher will serve as a liaison and support for special education and

general education teachers, support staff and principals. The primary responsibility of

the Program Support Teacher (PST) is to assist with the effective implementation of the

Individual Education Programs (IEPs) for special education students.

Evaluation/Assessment

Manage administration of and assist with district assessments and individual assessments

Serve as the LEA and/or member of the IEP Team as assigned

Review Evaluation Team recommendations

Assist in IEP development and implementation

Provide assistance to ensure the least restrictive most appropriate educational program for all students

Provide additional assistance as assigned

Case Manage Students in Alternate Placements

District/Building/Classroom Support

Assist educators in developing and adapting programs to provide quality comprehensive instruction for students

Assist in planning and implementation of inclusive education efforts

Assist staff with conducting functional behavioral assessments, developing behavior support plans, and program design

Serve as liaison with other agencies involved in programming for individual students as assigned

Assist in development of student transition across the 5th grade -Middle School settings and from alternative setting (PEER) back to neighborhood middle/high school

Analyze student data trends (referrals, suspension rates, progress monitoring) to identify gaps in the secondary service delivery model

Liaise between the district office, building leadership, and external alternate placement providers

Professional Development

Lead/assist providing in-service training for special and general educators

Lead/assist in providing in-service training for support staff Instructional/Technical Support

Assist in selection of instructional materials/equipment to educators and support staff working directly with students

Preview new materials/equipment/software

Demonstrate curricular materials to educators and support staff working with students for implementation of IEPs

Conduct follow-up sessions to discuss effectiveness of materials

Review instructional materials as needed

IDEA Compliance

Review changes/updates in process and procedures with special educators

Assist in maintenance of pupil behavioral records

Review IEPs for due process compliance

Other duties as assigned

The District does not discriminate in the employment of staff on the basis of the Protected Classes of race, color, national origin, age, sex (including transgender status, change of sex, sexual orientation, or gender identity), pregnancy, creed or religion, genetic information, handicap or disability, marital status, citizenship status, veteran status, military service (as defined in 111.32, Wis. Stats.), ancestry, arrest record, conviction record, use or non-use of lawful products off the District's premises during non-working hours, declining to attend an employer-sponsored meeting or to participate in any communication with the employer about religious matters or political matters, or any other characteristic protected by law in its employment practices.