Indiana Resource Center For Families With Special Needs Inc·Indianapolis, Indiana
The Special Education Liaison supports families by providing individualized assistance, training, and outreach regarding special education processes. They also facilitate community workshops, mentor volunteers, and maintain accurate records of demographic and evaluation data.
Responsible for supporting regional families in special education processes through consumer engagement, instructional leadership, community engagement, administrative duties, reporting and recording.
Job Location: Columbus, IN or Surrounding Area
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Key Areas of Accountability
1. Consumer Engagement
2. Provides individualized assistance or training to parents and professionals as needed
3. Conducts outreach activities
4. Provides follow-up assistance and dissemination of materials to individuals served
5. Knows, understands and provides information and refers families to other regional or state level organizations that could be helpful for assistance
6. Maintains ongoing contact and mentors volunteers as needed with their individual growth plans
2. Instructional Leadership
1. Conducts the marketing, planning, implementation and evaluation of community training workshops with emphasis on relationship building and reaching underserved populations
2. Schedules and facilitates volunteer training tailored to meet the specific needs of each volunteer
3. Community Engagement
1. Participates in local special education and/or disability related activities or boards and committees
2. Represents the organization at community activities, including regional and statewide fairs/conferences
4. Reporting and Recording
1. Produces high quality records of activities and demographic information
2. Collects and compiles on-site and follow-up evaluation data
3. Reports and records information in a timely manner and as needed
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Characteristics, Skills and Abilities
1. Cultural Awareness & Responsiveness
Recognizes, understands, and appropriately responds to the diverse cultural backgrounds and experiences of individuals and groups
2. Teamwork
Works effectively with teams, work groups, or those outside formal lines of authority in order to accomplish assignments or goals; takes action that respects the needs and contributions of others
3. Planning and Organization
Establishes a course of action for himself or herself in order to accomplish assignments or goals
4. Judgment
Develops alternative courses of action and make decisions that are based on logical assumptions and that reflect factual information
5. Effective Communication
Expresses ideas and conveys information clearly and effectively in one on one or group situations
6. Problem Solving
Secures relevant information, compares and contrasts data from a number of different sources, identifies key issues and their relationships as well as their impact on situations or problems. In addition, determines alternative courses of action that will have a positive effect
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High school diploma or equivalent required.
Experience working directly with youth, individuals, and/or families with disabilities in a professional capacity is required. Knowledge of special education rules and regulations, early intervention, transition to adulthood is preferred. Experience in adult learning practices preferred.
Must be able to perform daily work in a variety of settings. Virtual and in-person engagement is required. Must have the ability to sit and stand in the same position for prolonged periods of time. Must have the ability to manage moderately stressful situations. Evening and weekend work is required occasionally as is travel within the state of Indiana.
Phone, computer and other office equipment. Presentation and virtual meeting software.
May receive additional training. Must attend staff development meetings and annual in-service training.
24 hours per week
Market context
Indiana Special Education Liaison roles typically value candidates who can coordinate with families, schools, and service providers while applying special education rules in day-to-day situations. Competition may favor applicants with direct experience supporting youth or families with disabilities, plus familiarity with adult learning practices; a high school diploma is required here. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits from the original job description to save research time, then tailor your application with relevant coordination examples.