Special Education In-Home Parent Trainer - General Interest

Reports To Director of Special Education Work Year Days 184 Salary Teacher Pay Scale: https://www.friscoisd.org/employment/compensation Primary Purpose Implementation of home and community support systems through provision of in-home training services, parent training services, and viable alternatives through working collaboratively with students, families, staff, and the community.

Qualifications

Education/Certification:Valid Certification in Special Education / Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), licensed social worker, or Licensed Specialist in School Psychology (LSSP) Special Knowledge/ Skills:Knowledge of proven strategies to support behavior, communication, self-care skills, and social skills across environments Knowledge of and ability to work with students from pre-K through 18+ Ability to work with adult learners Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills Knowledge of de-escalation and conflict resolution techniques Experience:Minimum of 3 years of teaching experience or related experience Direct experience with behavior support strategies preferred Prior In-Home Parent Training preferred Major Responsibilities and Duties Assessment / Evaluation: Collect, organize, and interpret student information from guardians and teachers, as well as relevant formal evaluation data. Conduct classroom observations and interviews with guardians, staff, and students. Administer and interpret individual assessments to determine if a student meets educational disability criteria and/or exhibits a need for special education services (IHPT) according to federal and state regulations. Complete appropriate assessments to contribute to the Full and Individual Evaluation reports within the district special education data management system. Review evaluation results with guardians, including interpretation of evaluation data and educational needs of the student. Participate in the Admission, Review and Dismissal (ARD) Committee to make recommendations regarding student eligibility and/or educational need for services and to assist with the interpretation of evaluation data and development of Individual Education Programs (IEPs) for students according to district procedures.

Communication

• Maintain a positive, professional, and effective relationship with supervisors, administrators, educators, staff, students, and parents. Use effective verbal and written communication skills with students, parents, and colleagues. Maintain confidentiality of student, parent, and school information and records at all times.