Special Education Evaluation Specialist

Our Mission: We believe that all children have potential.  We are guided by the mission to support children with special needs to Achieve Beyond their current abilities.  We are always striving for continuous improvement by setting goals and measuring performance.  It is the reason we will succeed together. 

Job Summary: The Evaluation Department Manager is responsible for ensuring all children referred for evaluation receive high quality, clinically appropriate assessments in accordance with state and county regulations. 

 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Ensure all reports submitted are of high quality and undergo quality assurance review
• Demonstrate a solid understanding of the evaluation process in the various programs
• Assist with supervision of all employees within the Evaluation Department
• Assist with billing issues as needed and ensure timely payment for completed evaluations
• Conduct daily department monitoring activities to ensure goals are met
• Attend IEP and IFSP meetings
• Conduct home and center-based evaluations and/or observations when necessary
• Conduct professional development workshops as needed
• Troubleshoot issues that may arise during the evaluation process
• Conduct quality assurance audits
• Communicate with various referral sources regarding pending cases
• Other duties as assigned by Director

Education and/or Work Experience Requirements:

• Individual must hold a valid certification as a School Psychologist, Special Education (Permanent or B-2) or Master's in Social Work to ensure clinical competence. 
• Successful experience working in a high-volume work environment where organizational and multi-tasking skills are essential.

Qualifications and Other Requirements:

• Knowledge of Microsoft Office and Outlook a must. 
• Strong analytical skills
• Remain current regarding policy and regulations

Physical Requirements of the Role:

• Must be able to travel to and from assigned work events including but not limited to driving personal vehicle, walking, and/or use of public transportation such as a bus or train.
• Occasionally ascends/descends stairs going to, while at, or leaving work location or facilities traveled to for work events.
• Occasionally moving and/or lifting objects at work weighing up to 20 pounds such as files or copy paper.
• Must be able to remain in a stationary position for prolonged periods of time up to 90% of the work day working on a computer/electronic device.
• The ability to observe details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
• The ability to communicate information and ideas so others will understand. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.

Job Description is Subject to Change.

 

This job description is subject to change at any time. 

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