Full-time School/ College Counselor

2 weeks ago


Providence RI, 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. 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
Education Specialist (Special Needs)

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. SUPERVISION EXERCISED: May be involved in providing input to the performance management process as a peer or colleague as appropriate.

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.

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; 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.



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