Educational Audiologist

at Goddard Public Schools - USD 265 in Goddard, Kansas, United States

Job Description

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
1. Conducts regular IEP audits to ensure compliance with state and federal policies and
regulations, as well as District and/or Cooperative special education policies and
procedures, providing feedback to special education providers and if necessary, and
assisting with the correction of errors or missing information.
2. Acts as a consultant in regards to policies and Cooperative IEP guidance; for special
education teachers, cooperative facilitators, and building leaders on errors and
verifications, to ensure compliance with IEP paperwork.
3. Verify all required components of an IEP are present (ex: goals, services,
accommodations, transition plans, timelines, team participation, etc.) as well as detect
missing, inconsistent, or unclear information in IEPs.
4. Utilizes the IEP system to create or complete reports for Cooperative administration,
building administration, or staff in relation to student services, staff allocations, or state
reports and indicators.
5. Track review outcomes in order to use the data to identify trends and areas in need of
professional development or systemic improvement.
6. Provide written feedback and recommend necessary corrections and clarifications.
7. Keeps accurate and up-to-date records and completes reports, as required at the state,
local and/or district levels, as well as verifying timely and accurate data and submissions.
8. Meets regularly with the Goddard Special Education Cooperative Administration to
develop and integrate district/cooperative vision.

9. Ensures the development of IEPs are developmentally appropriate,
curriculum/standards-based, strength based, and designed to meet individualized
student needs.
10. Monitors and/or oversees IEP and evaluation due dates and completion of all required
paperwork in an accurate and timely manner.
11. Ensures the confidentiality of student records, students and their families.
12. Advocates for special education with school leadership.
13. Other duties as assigned by the direct supervisor. 

PROFESSIONAL DUTIES:
1. Demonstrate an advanced understanding of IEP writing practices and compliance.
2. Demonstrates advanced knowledge in the continuum of special education services.
3. Maintain appropriate, confidential records and provide timely reports.
4. Demonstrate an understanding of state and federal special education practices, laws,
and regulations.
5. Demonstrate excellent oral and written communication skills and the ability to
communicate effectively with a diverse group of colleagues.
6. Be committed to meeting the needs of a diverse student population.
7. Have a track record of being a team player and community minded.
8. Be committed to their own professional development.
9. Responds in a timely and efficient manner.
10. Have excellent time-management skills, attention to detail, and ability to work
independently.
11. Adhere to a high level of professional and ethical standards.
PERFORMANCE ASSESSMENT:
Performance will be assessed by the Director of Special Education in
accordance with approved USD 265 district and state policies and regulations.
All duties and expectations for this job description will be in compliance with the
facilitator’s contract.