Disability Specialist

Posted 9 days ago

manchester public schoolsManchester (KY)

Special Education Teachers, All Other Elementary and Secondary Schools

SENIORITY

Mid

SALARY

$25/hour

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About the role

Disability Specialist - Manchester Public Schools

Reports To: Special Education Case Manager, Supervisor of Pupil Services (with clinical guidance from BCBA and related-service providers as needed)

Location: Manchester High School - Everyday 2 / Multiple Abilities Program (MAP)

Position Summary: The Disability Specialist provides individualized instructional, behavioral and functional support to students with disabilities in the MAP program to assist students in accessing their IEPs. This role bridges direct student support with data collection, progress monitoring, and collaboration across the special education team. This is a non-certified position; it does not require special education teacher certification or classification as a paraprofessional.

Minimum Qualifications:

Associate degree or higher in disability studies, human services, education, or related field
Disability Specialist Certificate (or Associate Degree) from an accredited program preferred — such as the Disability Specialist Certificate (DSAB-CC) or AS (DSAB-AS) offered through CT State Community College
Experience supporting individuals with disabilities in educational, residential, or community settings preferred

Key Responsibilities:

Support implementation of IEP goals across academic, functional, and social/emotional domains under the direction of the case manager and special education team
Monitor and document student progress toward IEP goals; maintain accurate, timely data for progress reports and annual reviews
Personalize instructional supports and task modifications based on individual student profiles, learning styles, and communication needs
Support implementation of Behavior Intervention Plans in coordination with the BCBASupport skill development across a variety of settings including community-based instruction, vocational experiences, and transition activities
Serve as a consistent point of collaboration between classroom teachers, paraprofessionals, related-service providers, families, and the case manager
Assist with adaptive/daily living skill instruction, assistive technology, and self-advocacy skill-building as appropriate to student goals
Maintain confidentiality of student records in accordance with FERPA and district policy
Skill, Knowledge, Qualification and Experience:
CT State's Disability Specialist Certificate/AS program - candidates who've completed or are enrolled in this or a comparable program are strongly encouraged to apply
Excellent interpersonal skills, compassion, de-escalation skills, and experience working with youth in a special education setting preferred

Strong collaboration skills and ability to communicate effectively with students, parents, teachers, related service providers, paraeducators. Ability to work independently, multi-task, and problem solve Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple, changing priorities

Certification Requirements: Non-certified Salary and Terms of Employment: 182 day school year + 4 professional development days. Hourly $25/hour

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