Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) Special Education Instruction Facilitator (SEIF)

Description:

Early Childhood Special Education
(ECSE) Special Education
Instructional Facilitator (SEIF)
Position Details
Division: Human Resources
Classification: Certified

Terms of Employment: This is a salaried position assigned to the Licensed Employee
Salary Schedule, 9 Months

Position Summary
The ECSE SEIF is a position designed to address the duties and responsibilities that a
large special education population creates within a school or a group of schools. The
role of the special education facilitator is to be an educational leader and advocate for
students with disabilities within the early childhood community-based settings. The
ECSE SEIF will also develop and present professional learning opportunities for ECSE
teachers. The ECSE SEIF will provide mentoring and coaching on Individualized
Education Program (IEP) writing, best practices, and serve as the liaison between
regions and the early childhood department. The ECSE SEIF will provide information to
ECSE teachers regarding current Individual with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and
Clark County School District policies and procedures. The ECSE SEIF will be expected
to adhere to the District-s Professional Domains and Standards for Licensed Employees
and reports directly to the Early Childhood Director and will provide professional learning
to ECSE teachers under the supervision of the Early Childhood Director, Early
Childhood Programs, Student Services Division (SSD), Academic Unit.

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Essential Duties and Responsibilities
The list of Essential Duties and Responsibilities is not exhaustive and may be
supplemented.
1. Assist teachers in the administration of the early childhood assessment.
2. Plan, prepare, and present professional learning activities including before and
after school meetings, prep time, collegial discussions, classroom modeling,
observation, and feedback.
3. Use monitoring data to inform instruction, determines professional learning
needs, and refines programs, as necessary.
4. Assist classroom teachers with the integration of using assessment data to
differentiate instruction.
5. Review the individual education programs (IEPs) of ECSE students for
appropriateness.
6. Assist the ECSE transition teachers and ECSE community-based teachers with
IEPs, developmentally appropriate practices, and writing effective and relevant
goals/benchmarks to address individual student-s needs.
7. Track transition compliance data.
8. Assist in placements of ECSE students.
9. Administer appropriate District curriculum, which is aligned with the Nevada Pre-
Kindergarten Standards.
10. Inform site administration of special education concerns/issues that may be
supervisory in nature.
11. Assist division and region teams, administration, licensed, and support
professionals with the effective implementation of federal, state, and local
mandates.
12. Ensure that students with disabilities in our early childhood centers and at the
University of Nevada Las Vegas (UNLV) preschool are receiving a free and
appropriate education in the least restrictive environment (LRE).
13. Monitor, on a regular basis, confidential folders and IEPs to ensure accuracy,
completeness, and compliance.
14. Assist parents/guardians in problem solving and acquiring the necessary
knowledge and skills to support the development and implementation of their
child-s IEP.
15. Monitor and update systems and procedures to ensure compliance.
16. Ensure the opportunity for all students to learn in a supportive environment.
17. Ensure assessment regulations and guidelines are followed at all times.
18. Serve as a mentor/coach for classroom teachers.
19. Work professionally with administrators, staff, parents/guardians, and community.
20. Integrate technology into the instructional program.
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21. Participate in other job-related duties and activities related to the position, as
assigned.

Position Expectations
1. Demonstrate a thorough working knowledge of the Nevada Pre-Kindergarten
Standards and the Nevada Academic Content Standards (NVACS).
2. Demonstrate a thorough working knowledge of the Creative Curriculum® for
Preschool.
3. Demonstrate a thorough working knowledge of using My Teaching Strategies®
data and reports to guide decisions relating to placement and goal development
for IEPs.
4. Demonstrate effective presentation and workshop facilitation skills.
5. Demonstrate effective communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills.
6. Demonstrate effective skills in planning, organizing, and coordinating activities.
7. Exhibit a strong knowledge of using data to identify gaps in student achievement
in young children.
8. Integrate technology into planning, learning, and record keeping activities.
9. Demonstrate knowledge, skill, and ability to provide specially designed
instruction to students with disabilities.
10. Demonstrate a high skill level in the use of technology and data reporting.
11. Work cooperatively with students, parents/guardians, peers, administration, and
community members.
12. Demonstrate a variety of instructional techniques and strategies aligned with
instructional objectives, in order to meet the needs of all students and based on
the results of the assessment reporting system.
13. Collaborate with appropriate staff on the development of present levels, goals
and benchmarks, and attend IEP meetings to support teachers of record, as
needed.
14. Maintain and improve professional competence.
15. Communicate effectively both written and verbally.

Position Requirements
Education and Training
1. An earned bachelor-s degree from an accredited college or university.
2. Completed three (3) or more years of successful teaching experience.
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Licenses and Certifications
1. Must possess or be able to acquire by the time of appointment to the position, a
teaching license issued by the Nevada Department of Education (NDE).
2. Hold, or be able to hold, an endorsement in early childhood special education.
3. A valid driver-s license or state-issued identification card.
Preferred Qualifications
None specified.

When applying for a certificated licensed position, candidates must meet the
minimum qualifications as listed on the appropriate position vacancy
announcement.

AA/EOE Statement
The Clark County School District is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. The
Clark County School District is committed to providing all applicants and employees
equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender
identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, military
status, or other characteristics protected by applicable law. Here at Clark County School
District we are a diverse group of people who honor the differences that drive innovative
solutions to meet the needs of our students and employees. We believe that through a
culture of inclusivity we have the power to reflect the community we serve.

Job Revision Information
- Revised: 03/14/23
- Created: 04/26/21
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