Jobs Available with COOR Intermediate School District

Position is open until filled:

ARRA IDEA FLOW-THROUGH COORDINATOR

ASSIGNMENT:Crawford-Oscoda-Ogemaw-Roscommon Intermediate School District(C.O.O.R. ISD)
CLASSIFICATION:Contract Employee
REPORTS TO:Director of Special Education


ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Other duties may be assigned.

• Monitoring of the use of ARRA monies in accordance with current rules and regulations.
• Budget and write flow-through program design in approvable format for ARRA, Early On, Preschool, IDEA Part B Flow-through Grant, monitor program design to ensure that budgeted monies are spent on approved program designs, report activities in MEGS, and determine staffing and staff continuation or reduction beyond 9-30-2011.
• In conjunction with current Professional Development Initiatives Plan, develop, implement, and assess allowable Professional Development (PD) activities.This would include coordination with CCCPD, determining PD needs in the local districts as well as COOR, locate presenters and PD resources, coordinate subs and stipends, arrange for the provision of university credits / CEU’s, ensure sustainability and long-term success of PD activities provided, make recommendations for future PD.
• When required, prepare and monitor budgets, determine Assistive Technology (AT) needs in local districts in conjunction with other AT staff, determine AT best practices to ensure that AT purchases meet the needs indicated for the use of the device, and determine AT devices to purchase.
• Provide technical assistance for AT or ensure that AT is provided, and determine effectiveness of AT devices purchased.
• Create, collect, and use data sources to assist in decision making regarding the use of ARRA funds.
• Review data regarding Special Education programs and services.
• Assist with IEP’s that require expert knowledge in SE, and develop an efficient process model and resources for the IEP process.
• Establish and maintain open communication with parents, staff, administrators, teachers, and representatives of outside agencies.
• Maintain accurate records in a manner consistent with State and Federal Law as required by the intermediate school district and local education agency.
• Maintain a cooperative, harmonious relationship with professionals and others within the school setting which fosters recognition and respect for every individual.
• Other duties and tasks as assigned by the Director of Special Education.

The responsibilities enumerated above are intended to generally describe the nature and level of work to be performed by your employees or agents.They are not intended to comprise an exhaustive list or definitive enumeration of all responsibilities and tasks associated with the performance of the contracted services.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS

Flow-Through Coordinator reports to the Director of Special Education

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Flow-Through Coordinator should be certified in at least one area of Special Education and be approved as a Special Education Administrator

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
Masters Degree or Equivalent
3 years of experience administrating Special Education programs and services

LANGUAGE SKILLS
Ability to write grant applications and program designs

OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES
Knowledge of Michigan Special Education Grants system
Ability to develop and monitor budgets and expenditures
Ability to use Word and Excel programs

WAGES
$33,000.00 Annual Salary based on approximately 120 days of service.

BENEFITS
401k
Health, Dental, Vision and Supplemental Insurance Purchase Options

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

Please send letter of application, resume and references to:
PCMI
Attn: Chad Brown
140 Kent Street
Portland, MI 48875
Fax: 517-647-7535orChadBrown@PCMIServices.com



Provider of SPEECH and LANGUAGE SERVICES

Special Education Department

Posting Date: May 1, 2009


JOB TITLE: Provider of Speech and Language Services

POSITION: Full-time position
COOR Intermediate School District Area

SALARY: Per Master Agreement Salary Schedule.

BENEFITS: Health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance
Clinical Fellowship Supervision Available

REPORT TO: Director of Special Education and/or Local Building Principal

QUALIFICATIONS: Currently certified by the State of Michigan, Department of Education, Office of Professional Preparation and Certification Services as a Teacher of Students with Speech and Language Impairment or Possess a Master’s Degree and the Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA)

STARTING DATE: August, 2009

APPLY TO: Ruggero Dozzi, Director
Special Education Services
COOR Intermediate School District
11051 N. Cut Road, P.O. Box 827
Roscommon, MI 48653-0827
dozzir@coorisd.k12.mi.us

DEADLINE: Open until filled


JOB DESCRIPTION

TITLE: PROVIDER OF SPEECH AND LANGUAGE SERVICES

JOB OBJECTIVES:

Provide evaluation and educational services to meet the needs of eligible students in
developing maximum competence in communication.

POSITION OVERVIEW:

The Provider of Speech and Language Services provides evaluation services for children suspected of having speech and language disabilities. They provide direct or consultative services to those children who qualify for those services. In addition, they are expected to become involved in the pre-referral process of the local district(s) they are assigned. This position is considered at risk for exposure to Hepatitis B and may come in contact with hazardous chemicals.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

1. Follow all established policies, practices, and procedures in terms of duties and responsibilities of the position as delegated by the Superintendent and/or administrators.
2. Participate as a member of IEPT (Individualized Educational Planning Team) when appointed by the Superintendent / Designee.
3. Chair IEP meetings for purposes of determining eligibility and reviewing program placement for students suspected of being speech and language impaired.
4. Participate as a member of a MET (Multidisciplinary Evaluation Team) when appointed by the Superintendent / Designee, and serve as team coordinator in appropriate situations.
5. Provide ongoing educational assessment (after program eligibility has been established).
6. Develop educational activities and provide direct instruction to students.
7. Develop and update performance objectives in writing and in specific and measurable terms for each student on caseload. All performance objectives are to be based on instructional goals as specified by IEP and updated with progress report every nine (9) weeks, or as often as general education report cards.
8. Will establish and maintain open communications with all parents, staff, administrators and outside agencies involved with the students.
9. Provide individual or group instruction to students with disabilities to enhance the child's educational progress based on the IEP report.
10. Work with classroom teachers to implement sequenced curricular activities that contribute to the development of positive communication attitudes and skills involving listening, cognition, and expression within social, educational, and cultural contexts.
11. Maintain a schedule within the assigned service area. Deviations from schedule are subject to prior approval of supervisor.
12. Maintain accurate records in a manner consistent with State and Federal Law as required by the intermediate school district and local educational agency, including monthly caseload reports.
13. Maintain a cooperative, harmonious relationship with professionals and others within the school setting which fosters recognition and respect for every individual.
14. Perform such tasks as the building principal / supervisor may request in order to promote cooperative team work.
15. Follow school building rules and procedures outlined by building principal.
16. Employee will follow all health and safety rules, policies and procedures.
17. Perform duties according to COOR safety and health policies.
18. Keep work area in a neat and organized manner, as well as the surrounding areas clean and orderly to maintain health and safety according to COOR policies.
19. Participate in school improvement activities such as curriculum development committee, positive behavior support committee, etc.
20. Physically capable of performing CPI (Crisis Prevention Intervention) techniques, lifting and positioning students.
21. Knowledge of common safety hazards and necessary safety precautions for the self and others, sufficient to be able to establish a safe work environment. Ability to use the principles of safety and to perform skills protecting the health and safety of self, students and other co-workers.
22. This position is considered “at risk” for exposure to blood-borne pathogens. An awareness of potential risk and good practice in relation to “infection control” is necessary.
23. Demonstrate knowledge of the Michigan Right-to-Know law and its practices.

JOB LOCATION: C.O.O.R. Intermediate School District Area

EQUIPMENT:

Assistive Technology Devices, Computer, Printer, Copier, Fax Machine

NON-ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Contribute to in-service training programs to general education staff, community organizations, etc., at the request of area supervisor.
• Assume responsibility for keeping informed of current developments in own field and related fields of special education.
• Conduct consultations and demonstrations with general education teachersregarding concepts and techniques involved in communication skill development.

It is the policy of the C.O.O.R. Intermediate School District not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, age, sex, marital status or handicap in its educational program, activities, or employment as required by Title VI Civil Rights Act, 1964; Section 504 Rehabilitation, 1973; Title IX Educational Amendment, 1972.

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