Instruction & Student Support
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Ensure students with disabilities have equitable access to the general curriculum and the same learning opportunities as non-disabled peers.
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Provide specialized instructions: small group, push-in, pull-out, or 1:1—aligned with each student’s IEP goals and services.
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Collaborate daily with classroom teachers to ensure IEP goals, accommodations, modifications, and service minutes are implemented with fidelity.
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Adjust instruction based on student needs, progress monitoring data, and team recommendations.
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Develop behavior intervention plans as needed and monitor progress regularly.
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Provide intervention and progress monitoring for students receiving tiered supports (MTSS/RTI) who are not yet identified for Special Education services.
IEP and Compliance Responsibilities
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Write, update, and manage compliant IEPs in accordance with IDEA and SCDE state regulations.
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Collect input from classroom teachers to develop measurable, standard-aligned goals.
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Conduct and lead IEP meetings, ensuring meaningful parent participation and accurate documentation.
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Ensure all IEPs, evaluations, eligibility determinations, and service plans are completed within state and federal timelines.
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Maintain accurate Special Education files, including documentation of parent communication, service logs, progress monitoring, and team meeting notes.
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Ensure confidentiality of student records and secure handling of Special Education files.
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Work with related service providers (Speech, OT, PT, School Psychologist, Behavior Specialists, etc.) to ensure coordinated and compliant services.
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Facilitate eligibility/reevaluation processes by gathering teacher input, monitoring data, and coordinating with the school psychologist and evaluators.
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Review evaluation reports for accuracy and seek clarification when needed.
Progress Monitoring & Reporting
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Monitor student progress toward IEP goals through data collection and assessments.
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Collaborate with teachers to complete progress reports each grading period.
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Update goal progress, service minutes, and instructional adjustments based on evaluation data.
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Ensure compliance with all state timelines for evaluations, IEP reviews, and progress reporting.
Section 504 Responsibilities
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Review and update 504 plans annually in compliance with federal Section 504 regulations.
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Facilitate 504 meetings with parents and staff.
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Ensure accommodation is implemented and documented.
Assessment & Testing
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Coordinate and provide testing accommodation during state and local assessments per IEP/504 requirements.
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Assist with scheduling, monitoring, and test security during assessment windows.
Family & School Collaboration
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Establish strong, collaborative relationships with families to support student progress and IEP implementation.
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Maintain open and ongoing communication with parents/guardians.
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Collaborate with school leadership, teachers, and support staff to ensure successful implementation of special education services.
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Participate in professional development, MTSS/RTI meetings, staff meetings, and charter-school events as required.
General Duties
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Always maintain student confidentiality.
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Complete any SCDE-required special education reporting, documentation, or data collection.
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Perform additional duties as assigned by the Principal or Charter School Management Team.
