Essential Functions: 

• Provides itinerant outreach services, based on a referral process, to students who experience emotional disabilities, including those with additional disabilities across Alaska’s 54 school districts.
• Provides consultative services to Alaskan school districts and their staff, students, and parents.
• Observe students in educational settings for the purpose of providing/modeling evidence-based interventions and strategies for the development of functional and educational outcomes.
• Compiles data from a variety of sources (e.g., IEP meetings, student observations, special education teachers, school psychologists, etc.) for the purpose of customizing training and support.
• Coordinates a variety of activities for the purpose of delivering technical assistance services in compliance with agency policy and process.
• Provides, in multiple formats (written report, oral reports, audio and video clips, etc.), individualized educational recommendations for students with disabilities.
• Completes student service, grant, and other reports within agency standards and agency-established timelines.
• Accurately inputs required data into the SESA FileMaker Pro database to ensure timely agency compliance with the state of Alaska program audit requirements.
• Maintains files and records (confidential and non-confidential), compiling pertinent information in assigned areas (e.g., IEP files, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring the accuracy of materials and complying with all agency, federal/state/ and district (when working on site) regulations.
• Responds to inquiries from a variety of internal and external parties (e.g., district staff, other schools, state and federal agencies, students, the general public, etc.) for the purpose of providing information, facilitating communication among parties, and/or providing direction to improve outcomes for students with disabilities.
• Provides special education instructional support and training, including evidence-based topical in-services and workshops, to school personnel, parents, students, peers, and the community.
• Assists school district staff in procuring specialized instructional materials and/or adapting available material/equipment.
• Facilitates interagency collaboration with relevant stakeholders.
• Actively participates in agency in-house training and professional development.
• Utilizes technological developments in the field of emotional disturbance.

                  Perform other agency and/or program-related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in special education with an emphasis on learners with emotional disabilities/ school psychologist OR a Bachelor’s degree in education and suitable experience.  
• Recent experience with learners who experience emotional disabilities and their families.
• Experience in developing positive behavior support plans, visual supports, and programs to enhance communication skills.
• Experience in teaching social interaction and play skills.
• Knowledge of current research and range of educational practices in the field of emotional disabilities.
• Flexibility and willingness to learn new skills.
• Ability to travel independently in rural/remote Alaska throughout the school year.
• Current knowledge of assistive technology commonly used with students experiencing emotional disabilities.
• Ability to work under limited supervision following agency policy and practices.
• Requirements met for Alaska State Department of Education Special Education Type A or Type C Certificate.

Core Activities:

• Review student files prior to the site visit.
• Communicate with site staff to plan TA.
• Review travel schedule with site staff prior to visit: check local weather and obtain village