Company Information
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Company Name: Missouri School for the Deaf

Job Information
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Job Title: School Support Associate (IEP) - MSD
Job Type: Permanent
Address:
Fulton, Missouri
United States

Job Description:
SCHOOL SUPPORT ASSOCIATE (IEP COORDINATOR) SALARY $38,160 annually (11-month
position with month of July off) This is an 11-month exempt position that
provides support to the teachers and supervisors at the elementary and
secondary levels at MSD. Responsibilities involve the development,
coordination and implementation of Individual Educational Plans (IEP) for
students and others involved in process of working with students at MSD. Job
responsibilities also include acting as the District Test Coordinator for all
MAP, EOC and district academic testing measures. The job requires regular
contact with local school programs to schedule IEP meetings, provide
assistance in development of IEPs and positive behavior support plans and to
follow up on recommendations made to improve educational progress. ESSENTIAL
FUNCTION Maintain current contact with each school district with a Deaf/Hard
of Hearing (DHH) student at MSD and provide them with regular updates on
various aspects of progress. Articulate the full range of service
alternatives available to local education agencies (LEAs) in the state.
Interpret reports from Deafness specialists and implications for educational
programming. Provide in-service, pre-service, and professional development
training. Participate on IEP teams and be the point of contact at MSD for all
facets of IEP implementation. Provide technical assistance to LEAs for
planning, implementation and evaluation of programs established to serve DHH
children. Suggest appropriate instructional strategies and methodology for
the student who is DHH. Assist in the preparation of state plans, special
education regulations/guidelines and other data relative to the education of
students at MSD. Prepare written reports of services. Research/maintain
knowledge of the field. Perform related duties as assigned. Serves as a
member of the intake team evaluating prospective students. The incumbent must
have the ability to perform the essential functions below either with or
without reasonable accommodations. EDUCATION REQUIRED/PREFERRED Bachelors
and/or Master's Degree in Education of the Deaf or related area from an
accredited college or university. Successful experience working with IEP's in
a general or special education setting. Eligible for certification in one or
more special education teaching areas. Extensive knowledge of the principles
and practices involved in the education of the DHH. Thorough knowledge of
effective teaching methods and techniques as applied to DHH children.
Knowledge of the services provided by state and local agencies working in the
area of the education of the Deaf. Ability to establish and maintain
effective working relationships with local school officials, the Department
of Elementary and Secondary Education staff, and families in providing
programs for DHH children. Ability to establish rapport with Deaf children
from birth to age 21. Knowledge of general special education administration.
General knowledge of state and federal programs, laws and regulations
applicable to the activities of general special education and specific
knowledge of state and federal laws as they relate to the DHH. Ability to
establish and maintain effective and harmonious working relationships with
students, staff and parents. Must meet the required American Sign Language
competency level of Advanced.

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