A SESA multiple disabilities specialist provides outreach services and special education instructional support and training, as part of the Low Incidence Disability (LID) outreach program, to school district special education personnel educating students with multiple disabilities across the state of Alaska.
Provides itinerant outreach services, based on a referral process, to students with multiple disabilities, including those with additional disabilities across Alaska’s 54 school districts.
Provides consultative services to Alaskan school districts and their staff, students, and parents.
Observe students in educational settings for the purpose of providing/modeling evidence-based interventions and strategies for development of functional and educational outcomes.
Compiles data from a variety of sources (e.g. IEP meetings, student observations, special education teachers, school psychologist, etc.) for the purpose of customizing training and support.
Coordinates a variety of activities for the purpose of delivering technical assistance services in compliance with agency policy and process.
Provides, in multiple formats (written report, oral reports, audio and video clips, etc.), individualized educational recommendations for students with disabilities.
Completes student service, grant, and other reports within agency standards and agency-established timelines.
Accurately inputs required data into SESA FileMaker Pro database to ensure timely agency compliance with state of Alaska program audit requirements.
Maintains files and records (confidential and non-confidential), compiling pertinent information in assigned area (e.g. IEP files, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring accuracy of materials and complying with all agency, federal/state/ and district (when working on site) regulations.
Responds to inquiries from a variety of internal and external parties (e.g., district staff, other schools, state and federal agencies, students, general public, etc.) for the purpose of providing information, facilitating communication among parties, and/or providing direction to improve outcomes for students with disabilities.
Provides special education instructional support and training, including evidence based topical in-services and workshops to school personnel, parents, students, peers and the community.
Assists school district staff in procuring specialized instructional materials and/or adapting available material/equipment.
Facilitates interagency collaboration with relevant stakeholders.
Actively participates in agency in-house trainings and professional development.
Utilizes and keeps abreast of technological developments in the field of multiple disabilities.
Perform other agency and/or program related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Master’s degree in special education with suitable experience and training in multiple disabilities, or Bachelor’s degree in special education with an emphasis on multiple disabilities.
Recent experience with learners with multiple disabilities.
Implementation of knowledge and best practice in the education of students with multiple disabilities.
Flexibility and willingness to learn new skills.
Ability to travel independently in rural/remote Alaska throughout the school year.
Experience with distance education technologies, digital learning, and e-module creation.
Review travel schedule with site staff prior to visit
Check local weather
Obtain village agent and school phone numbers
Complete ALL data fields related to:
Student Information
Activities
Communication Logs
Travel Itineraries
Travel Reimbursements
Complete SSR / SDS within 10 working days of site visit
Finalize Activities in database
Provide resources and materials to sites as requested
Follow up and respond to email communication
Submit timesheets prior to the last day of each month
Attend In-house Activities
Minimum Qualifications
Master’s degree in special education with suitable experience and training in multiple disabilities, or Bachelor’s degree in special education with an emphasis on multiple disabilities.
Recent experience with learners with multiple disabilities.
Implementation of knowledge and best practice in the education of students with multiple disabilities.
Flexibility and willingness to learn new skills.
Ability to travel independently in rural/remote Alaska throughout the school year.
Experience with distance education technologies, digital learning, and e-module creation.
