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Title
Change: 05-12-76
DEFINITION
Under direction, to assist the Administrative Specialist, Program,
Comprehensive Plan for Special Education, in planning, implementing, and
evaluating the designated instruction and services for the communicatively
handicapped.
QUALIFICATIONS
Credential: Possession of a valid California teaching credential
authorizing service as a language, speech and hearing specialist.
and
Education: Baccalaureate or higher degree from an approved
institution, including advanced training in providing services for
communicatively handicapped individuals. Possession of a master's
degree, and/or the certificate of clinical competence issued by the
American Speech and Hearing Association will warrant priority
consideration.
and
Experience: A minimum of three years of certificated experience in
special education. Other professional experiences should include
application of assessment and prescriptive techniques, matching learning
needs to learning modalities, as well as in-service training activities
for professional and parents.
TYPICAL
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
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Under
the supervision of the Administrative Specialist, Program,
Comprehensive Plan for Special Education, works with assigned
personnel in planning and implementing the Designated Instruction and
Services for the communicatively handicapped throughout the district.
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Participates
in the development and organization of curriculum, policies, and
procedures for implementation in the district.
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Assists
in the development of assignments and schedules of Designated
Instruction and Services personnel.
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Conducts
meetings as needed with Designated Instruction and Services staff.
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Under
direction of the Administrative Specialist, Program, works
cooperatively with staff to achieve effective planning and
implementation of the educational program.
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Aids
Designated Instruction and Services personnel in the effective use of
instructional media and materials.
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Prepares
such forms, records, and reports as may be assigned for effective
management of the Designated Instruction an Services.
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Participates
in interpreting the educational program and goals of the school
district and the school to the community.
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Cooperates
with the Research Specialist and other pertinent personnel in the
evaluation of ongoing programs.
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Works
cooperatively with principals and other district administrators and
supervisors in planning and implementing the educational programs of
the schools.
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Attends
and participates in required in-service training activities and works
with the Administrative Specialist, Program, in planning his/her own
in-service program.
WORK
SCHEDULE AND SALARY
The
Program Specialist, Designated Instruction and Services, Communicatively
Handicapped, serves on the days schools are in session plus required
non-teaching service days, and is placed on the teachers' salary schedule
according to his/her training and experience. Additional days of
service may be required for which compensation will be paid at his/her per
diem rate.
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