Education Specialist

3 weeks ago

Providence, United States Rhode Island Department of Education Full time

The Rhode Island Department of Education (RIDE) is seeking a qualified candidate for the position of Education Specialist on the special education (IDEA) team. This position will support the work of the agency in implementing the dispute resolution options for families and school districts in the state. Full understanding of the IDEA, federal regulation and state regulations with strong communication skills is essential for this role. The selected candidate will serve as a member of the IDEA team in examining special education performance measures, designing improvement strategies, providing support to parents, students, and local school district leaders. The successful candidate will guide the statewide system of dispute resolution, oversee grants and contracts, provide communication and direct support for impartial due process hearing officers, mediators, and other critical community partners. Additionally, the successful candidate will oversee the functions of the department's special education call center. Knowledge and experience in special education, strong organizational skills and communication skills are essential.

DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION
NONCLASSIFIED JOB DESCRIPTION

TITLE: Education Specialist (Special Needs)

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: Incumbents are responsible for leading and supporting Federal, State, and/or local initiatives to ensure compliance with applicable laws, acts, rules, and/or regulations; providing technical assistance to parents, educators, and other interested parties regarding applicable policies, regulations, and best practices; and designing and administering grant programs.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Works under the supervision of a manager with wide latitude to exercise independent judgement. Work is subject to review on a periodic basis or upon completion for results achieved and for adherence to professional standards of conduct.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED: Generally none. May work as part of teams and in collaboration with others with wide latitude for the exercise of independent judgement to achieve results. May be involved in providing input to the performance management process as a peer or colleague as appropriate.

ILLUSTRATIVE EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Represents the State agency and assigned department with various publics to advance Federal and State agenda and provides responsive public information regarding a wide range of policy, program, networking, due process, and other technical topics.

Contributes to the development of State improvement plans and influences the agenda of the State agency.

Develops, advises, and informs State level legislative and regulatory policy; participates in providing input for Federal policy.

Assists constituency and stakeholder groups, partnering State agencies, and individuals to understand federal and state policies; assists individual citizens in accessing due process entitlements under state and Federal law.

Assures students with disabilities and their families of entitlement under State and Federal laws by ensuring that client school districts understand and implement the full intent of related Federal and State laws and regulations.

Provides support and coordination for RIDE initiatives related to education.

Administers statewide initiatives that continuously build State and local capacity to meet the needs of students and families.

Leads the design and delivery of State, regional, local, and interagency professional development in targeted areas of educational practices and systems.

Generates technical guidance documents for use by clients to inform their efforts in meeting Federal and State policy and implementing best practices.

Develops and administers grant programs and other fiscal resources.

Serves as a State level liaison to other agencies, States, and at the national level in selected topical areas.

Performs related work as assigned.

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