The Office of Learning-Student Services is recruiting for a full-time Education Program Specialist 2. This position is classified and represented by Service Employees International Union (SEIU).
The Office of Learning-Student Services, which affects all school districts and ESDs ensures special education services each year to more than 80,000 children and youth with disabilities. More than 6,000 qualified specialists, special education teachers, directors, and supervisors through a combination of state, federal, and local expenditures in excess of $370,000,000 provide services annually. In addition to children and young adults, parents, teachers, and ODE special education staff, the Office also affects advocacy groups, other public and private agencies and interested individuals.
The duties of this position include:
Carry out assignments related to the operation of the Office of Learning-Student Services and Special Projects as assigned by the Assistant Superintendent, with primary emphasis on general supervision and oversight of statewide special education under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA, including:
· Coordination of the federally mandated mediation processes under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)
· Monitoring of local school districts for compliance with IDEA
· Development of school improvement plans and technical assistance strategies
· County contact responsibilities
· Serve as staff liaison to the State Advisory Council on Special Education (SACSE).
· Support dispute resolution team in complaint investigation work
· Support districts through sensitive IEP meetings
· Legal database support
· Facilitate Parent Training Institutes contract
You can view the entire job announcement at http://www.ode.state.or.us/search/results/?id=71. Click on EDUC14-0410.
