Job Summary: 

• Oversees the support for students with special needs in inclusive, self-contained, and pull-out settings.
• Ensure appropriate delivery and monitoring of both special education instruction and related services as stipulated in IEPs.
• Monitor and ensure compliance by the school with all local and Federal laws and regulations relating to Students with IEPs.
• Serves as LEA representative at all school-held IEP meetings.
• Monitors and ensures appropriate implementation of 504 plans by the school and compliance by the school with all 504 legislation.
• Serve as the primary point of contact and coordinate outside agencies that provide services and do evaluations of students.
• Monitors and ensures that services provided by contractual personnel are of high quality and aligned with students’ IEPs.
• Supervise and evaluate Special Education Coordinators, Related Service Providers, Assistant Director of Student Support Services, and Behavior Technicians.
• Creates and maintains monthly supervision and team meeting calendar for supervisees and share calendar with Senior Leadership.
• Provide training and technical assistance to Special Education Coordinators, Related Service Providers, and support service professionals on all aspects of case management
• Ensure IEPs are developmentally appropriate, curriculum-based, and relevant to individual students.
• Establishes and maintains school and LEA tracking and data system

Skills on Resume:

• Special Ed Knowledge (Hard Skills)
• IEP Management (Hard Skills)
• Compliance Oversight (Hard Skills)
• Leadership (Soft Skills)
• Data Management (Hard Skills)
• Training (Soft Skills)
• Agency Collaboration (Soft Skills)
• Conflict Resolution (Soft Skills)

Job Summary: 

• Provides training and technical assistance to school leaders, administrators, and instructional staff on IDEA, inclusion, and meeting the needs of diverse learners in the least restrictive environment.
• Plans special education initiatives and assumes the responsibility for the direction and management of the initiatives.
• Integrates new developments, research findings, and best practices into ongoing programs and new initiatives.
• Represents Bridges as a subject matter expert for Special Education as implemented by Bridges PCS in contact with OSSE, Federal Agencies, and nonprofits concerning students with special needs.
• Oversees special education budget, spending, and inventory of equipment/materials.
• Support in the identification and development of appropriate curriculum to help students with IEPs.
• Gather and report data for all reporting requirements concerning students with IEPs and other required reports (to the State, Department of Education, census, grant applications, annual report, etc.).
• Maintains a high level of knowledge regarding developing special education issues.
• Advocates for special education with school leadership.
• Serve as an active member of the Wellness Team coordinating and connecting Family Engagement, Attendance, and Behavior.
• Establish and maintain consistent and clear communication with parents of students in the program.
• Facilitate workshops/meetings for parents, as well as identify resources for parents of students with special and/or for the school in the community.

Skills on Resume:

• Special Ed Training (Soft Skills)
• Program Management (Hard Skills)
• Research Integration (Hard Skills)
• Subject Matter Expertise (Hard Skills)
• Budget Oversight (Hard Skills)
• Curriculum Development (Hard Skills)
• Data Reporting (Hard Skills)
• Parent Engagement (Soft Skills) 

Job Summary: 

• Exhibit a passion and understanding of the exceptional learner education landscape and communities
• Maintain open lines of communication regarding exceptional learner programming with all interested parties, respond to concerns of all key stakeholders
• Evaluate existing programs/services for fidelity of implementation and impact on scholar success
• Facilitate research regarding trends and best practices to support appropriate recommendations for scholar success through rigorous, innovative, and technological programming
• Work in close collaboration with state and federal stakeholders to ensure compliance with state and federal guidelines
• Conduct new teacher training for Individual Education Plan (IEP) and 504 Plan writing and monitoring
• Lead team to conduct monthly IEP audits to ensure compliance with federal and state, special education policies and procedures
• Oversee testing strategy and any accommodations for exceptional learners
• Ensure that all records are effectively maintained, ensure confidentiality in reporting
• Collaborate with school-based staff to determine compliance-related professional development and training needs
• Maintains a high level of knowledge regarding developing special education issues, changes in laws, case law, and education methods of educating students with disabilities

Skills on Resume:

• Passion for Exceptional Learners (Soft Skills)
• Stakeholder Communication (Soft Skills)
• Program Evaluation (Hard Skills)
• Research and Best Practices (Hard Skills)
• Compliance Management (Hard Skills)
• IEP and 504 Training (Hard Skills)
• IEP Auditing (Hard Skills)
• Record Management (Hard Skills) 

Job Summary: 

• Work collaboratively with the Academic Support Team and school-based staff to determine related professional development and training needs
• Provide leadership and vision to ensure continuous organizational development and improvement
• Leads the implementation and alignment of Specially Designed Instruction curriculum, instructional objectives, and state-standards
• Translate academic expertise, including strong public presentation skills, ability to assess and adjust to the learning needs of the audience, and ability to communicate complex information to a variety of audiences, including teachers, school leaders, and district staff
• Work with the Achievement Director of Scholar Support, to develop, implement, and align special education programming and outcomes for K-12 students
• Work with the Academic Support Team to align grading policies and resources for schools.
• In collaboration with the Data Team and school-based staff, ensure school-level data is timely and accurately entered and all systems are properly functioning
• Support student instruction in the classroom or pull-out settings.
• Contribute productively to the school as a whole.
• Provide current and up-to-date information on all compliance/legal information regarding students with IEPs and 504s.

Skills on Resume:

• Collaborative Leadership (Soft Skills)
• Organizational Development (Soft Skills)
• Curriculum Alignment (Hard Skills)
• Public Presentation (Soft Skills)
• Special Education Program Development (Hard Skills)
• Data Management (Hard Skills)
• Classroom Support (Soft Skills)
• Compliance Knowledge (Hard Skills)

Job Summary: 

• Assist the Student Support Services Executive Director in oversight and monitoring of state performance plan indicators.
• Collaborate with and coach campus SST Teams in developing high-quality individual or school-wide interventions and support opportunities for all students
• Collaborate with school personnel to implement campus-based SST Teams that provide Tier I, Tier II, and Tier III support for students who are experiencing academic, behavioral, and/or psychosocial difficulties.
• Provide leadership in the development of a continuum of behavioral health and social services for students and strategies to increase attendance, achievement, and the graduation rate of all students.
• Ensure professional development and quality programming for all students by reviewing personal graduation plans and evaluating at-risk documents, in accordance with district procedures, state rule,s and federal regulations.
• Provide leadership in the development of a continuum of services for students and strategies to increase achievement, student engagement, and graduation rates.
• Facilitate the development and management of community-linked partnerships that support mental health, health, and social services for students.
• Support the implementation of social services and the social work internship program.
• Keep informed of all legislative and Texans Education Agency requirements about student support services.
• Facilitate implementation of school board policies in the Student Support Services department.
• Develop and train Student Support Services staff in new state rules and federal regulations.
• Interpret, maintain, and monitor compliance with school board policies, administrative rules and regulations, state and federal mandates, and due process requirements.

Skills on Resume:

• Performance Monitoring (Hard Skills)
• Coaching and Collaboration (Soft Skills)
• Tiered Support Implementation (Hard Skills)
• Behavioral Health Leadership (Soft Skills)
• Graduation and At-Risk Support (Hard Skills)
• Community Partnership Development (Soft Skills)
• Legislative and Regulatory Knowledge (Hard Skills)
• Policy Implementation (Hard Skills) 

Job Summary: 

• Leads all direct supervision, direction, and training of the work of Student Support Services staff
• Serves as a Licensed Professional Counselor for the college
• Serves as a key member of the college’s CARE team for managing student cases.
• Analyzes and interprets medical diagnostic reports, psycho-educational reports, and vocational assessments for eligibility
• Implements and delivers accommodations and disability services for students
• Establishes and implements department policies and procedures
• Develops and manages the department's budget
• Researches and selects appropriate technology, provides or coordinates related staff training
• Prepares annual departmental reports for the college and Board of Regents
• Serves on assigned committees and boards
• Oversees campus/instructional site compliance with state and federal regulations regarding people with disabilities
• Assists the Assistant Vice President of Academic Retention and Resources with special projects within the Division
• Remains informed of local, state, and national policies and trends relating to disability support and student development issues
• Collaborates with educational and community agencies to provide services to students of the college

Skills on Resume:

• Leadership (Soft Skills)
• Counseling (Hard Skills)
• Case Management (Soft Skills)
• Report Analysis (Hard Skills)
• Disability Services (Hard Skills)
• Policy Development (Hard Skills)
• Budgeting (Hard Skills)
• Tech Training (Hard Skills)

Job Summary: 

• Implementation and overall day-to-day operation of the Student Support Services project
• Secures federal funding for program operations, prepares Federal grant proposals
• Sets program goals and objectives including retention, graduation, and transfer rates
• Trains and leads student support services staff to deliver services to students to meet student needs, program goals, and program objectives
• Verifies accountability and compliance between the student support services program, NMJC, and the Department of Education
• Administers and monitors the budget to ensure coverage of projected program expenses including payroll, benefits, equipment, supplies, and services, as well as unexpected expenses
• Implements and delivers a comprehensive array of services designed to meet the individual needs of first-generation, low-income students
• Supervises and oversees daily program operations, documents student contracts
• Submits all required reports, and conducts program and performance evaluations to initiate improvements
• Assist in data collection and analysis to validate current and prospective initiatives.
• Prepare reports as directed by the Executive Director of Student Support Services.

Skills on Resume:

• Program Management (Soft Skills)
• Grant Writing (Hard Skills)
• Goal Setting (Soft Skills)
• Staff Training and Leadership (Soft Skills)
• Compliance Monitoring (Hard Skills)
• Budget Management (Hard Skills)
• Student Support Services (Hard Skills)
• Data Analysis and Reporting (Hard Skills) 

Job Summary: 

• Oversee the implementation of the grant project, and administer the budget and requisite fiscal records.
• Submit timely reports and respond to USDOE program officer requests, including budget requests, APRs, audits, etc.
• Assist the University with the grant renewal process, including collection of data and writing of new grant applications.
• Serve as the university contact with the U.S. Department of Education (USDOE) and attend Director’s meetings, seminars, and conferences as required by the USDOE and Fitchburg State (FSU).
• Supervise the selection/eligibility of participants according to grant guidelines, collect and maintain program data, and prepare reports as required by the USDOE and FSU.
• Attend regular Directors meetings of the Student Affairs Division, meet individually for one-on-one supervision meetings
• Provide monthly update reports to the VPSA/DOS, and meet the timelines and requirements and process for university budget preparation and expenditure, attendance recording for the area, staff/student position requests, etc.
• Hire, train, supervise, and evaluate staff.
• Allocate appropriate caseload assignments and administer protocol for intake and follow-up with students.
• Maintain a student caseload to provide counseling/advising to individuals and/or groups of program students.
• Work collaboratively with other offices, services, and educational components of FSU in implementing the program activities, services, and events.
• Develop and implement a pre-semester orientation for program participants that supplements and integrates with the university-wide first-year experience.
• Coordinate public relations initiatives for the program and foster an institutional climate to support the program goals.

Skills on Resume:

• Grant Administration (Hard Skills)
• Reporting and Compliance (Hard Skills)
• Data Collection and Analysis (Hard Skills)
• Staff Supervision (Soft Skills)
• Counseling and Advising (Soft Skills)
• Collaboration (Soft Skills)
• Program Development (Soft Skills)
• Public Relations (Soft Skills)