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Exceptional Learning Support Specialist

Exceptional Learning Support Specialist

Diocese of Phoenix Diocesan Pastoral CenterPhoenix, AZ
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Essential Job Functions

  • Advocate for the needs of students with disabilities within the Catholic school system, supporting school staff in these efforts.
  • Help schools find and access professional development resources on exceptional learning topics, including strategies for working with students with various disabilities.
  • Provide Diocesan-wide professional development sessions as needed and offer individual coaching and support to teachers and school staff, empowering them to better serve exceptional learners.
  • Assist schools in designing and implementing comprehensive programs for students with exceptional learning needs.
  • Support schools in understanding psycho-educational data to develop appropriate classroom strategies and accommodations.
  • Assist schools in determining appropriate testing accommodations for Diocesan required assessments.
  • Research and recommend resources and tools to assist students with exceptional learning needs, ensuring schools have access to the latest and most effective support.
  • Assist schools in accessing services for exceptional learners through local education agencies, as well as state and federal programs.
  • Assist schools in working with public school districts on IDEA compliance and related issues.
  • Serve as a collaborative member of the Catholic Schools Office team.
  • Lead school support personnel meetings throughout the year.
  • Collaborate with Catholic Schools Office personnel in the development of the annual professional development conferences.
  • Support the Catholic Schools Office initiatives and programs as needed.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Additional Job Functions

  • Performs any other job-related duties as assigned.

    • Job Requirements :

    Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required

  • Active, practicing Catholic in full communion with the Catholic Church.
  • Strong understanding of both private and public-school systems, particularly in the context of exceptional learning.
  • Experience working with children with disabilities and knowledge of IDEA regulations.
  • Experience providing professional development to teachers and administrators.
  • Excellent communication and leadership skills.
  • Ability to travel to various Diocesan schools as needed.

    • Minimum Qualifications

  • Certified in Special Education in Arizona or another state

    • Work Environment

  • This job operates in a professional office environment.
  • This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, and fax machines.

    • Physical Demands

  • This is largely a sedentary role; however, some filing is required. This would require the ability to lift files, open filing cabinets, and bend or stand, as necessary.
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