Program Facilitator-Behavior

Ascension Parish School Board

Job Description

I.

JOB TITLE:

Program Facilitator

JOB TYPE:

273

POSITION REPORTS TO:

Director of Special Education

PAY GRADE:

T-1

FLSA STATUS:

Exempt

ASSIGNMENT PERIOD

182

II. SUMMARY OF POSITION’S PURPOSE:

Assist students with special needs by providing professional development, job-embedded training, assessments, consultations and technical assistance to teachers, family and other school personnel.

III. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION – Bachelor’s Degree. Valid Louisiana Teaching Certificate. Certification in one or more areas of special education. Three years of successful school experience. Additional criteria as the Board may require.

• DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Observes and assesses students for concerns as expressed by the student’s teacher, parent and school staff.

• Gathers information and data pertinent to the student’s area of concern.

• Complete all assessment/consultation reports accurately and within timelines as required by local, state and federal policies.

• Interpret and present assessments/consultations and observational results and outcomes in an accurate, clear, and concise manner to school personnel and parents.

• Collaborates with teachers to develop plans and participates in conferences with school staff and parents.

• Attends and actively participates in meetings/staffing’s with appropriate school and family team members.

• Prioritizes and addresses requests and assignments in a professional manner to develop cooperative relationships.

• Assists co-workers in the completion of tasks and assignments to ensure continuity of service.

• Provides intervention and/or equipment to the student and provides consultation and supervision for educational personnel implementing the interventions/equipment according to the student’s educational plan.

• Provides individualized assistance and/or in-service training to educational personnel in regards to specific educational and behavioral strategies/interventions.

• Provides professional, courteous and prompt service to all person including administrators, students, parents, co-workers, etc.

• Maintains required documentation and records.

• Participates in professional growth and development activities relevant to area of expertise in the school system and in required job-related meetings and activities.

• Complies with all school, parish, state and federal policies and regulations within given profession.

• Adheres to professional standards of conduct and code of professional ethics.

Performs additional duties/services assigned by administration.

Teachers shall be expected to perform the following duties, along with the completion of corresponding documents, forms, and reports:

Instructional Components

• • Fulfill duties traditionally expected of those in supervisory positions
  • Lesson Plans
  • Instruction
  • Collaborate with colleagues and departments
  • Grade papers
  • Take and record attendance
  • Enter/Average grades Maintain positive and timely interaction with parents relative to the performance or conduct of students assigned to the teacher

Supervision

• • Supervision of students when students are on or off campus at a school related/sponsored event
  • Supervision of students prior to school and/or drop-off, when assigned
  • Supervision of students in the classroom
  • Supervision of students between classes, during recess/intermission, during lunch, assemblies Supervision of students after school and/or pick-up, when assigned

Non-instructional Components

• • Attend meetings generally associated with the instructions of students
  • Attend faculty, staff, and department meetings
  • Attend training sessions
  • Attend IEP meetings
  • Attend parent-teacher conferences
  • Attend back-to-school and open-house events
  • Attend graduation
  • Attend PGP, PIP, Evaluation, Observation, IAP, and student discipline meetings/hearings Attend school board/committee meetings, upon request

Extracurricular Activities

• • Attend/work concessions/gates of no more than 15 athletic events per school year as requested by the principal or designee Attend all meetings and functions of those activities, clubs, or groups of which the employee is a sponsor

NOTE: This job description is a summary of the primary duties and responsibilities of the position. It is not intended to be a comprehensive listing of all duties and responsibilities. The Ascension Parish School Board reserves the right to change this description at its discretion.