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Definition of Class

This position provides leadership and direction for Special Education projects. The incumbent manages projects and personnel. This position frequently makes decisions by exercising discretion and independent judgment.
The Department of Teacher Education at The University of Mississippi is seeking (2) Lead Implementation Specialists to support the Office of Special Education at the MDE by working directly with administrators and Special Education Directors across the state.

Examples of Work Performed

• Communicates progress and reports the status of projects to internal and external parties to ensure goals are met.
• Provides leadership to district/school staff.
• Ensures all projects meet an established quality standard.
• Provides supervision and guidance to specialists to ensure timely and accurate completion of projects.
• Analyzes and uses student achievement data for Special Education instructional purposes.
• Conducts and attends meetings with district/school officials as needed to discuss new and existing Special Education efforts.
• Develops, implements, maintains, and evaluates education and training materials and programs to achieve project goals.
• Conducts education presentations, seminars, and workshops as required.
• Ensures that project tasks such as tracking, evaluating, and reporting are conducted in a timely manner.
• Serves as liaison between department and external agencies.
• Conducts training need assessments and oversees the formal evaluation process of Special Education outcomes and deliverables.
• Ensures efficient and effective operations to meet project deadlines.
• Communicates project status to internal and external parties.
• Performs similar or related duties as assigned or required.

Essential Functions

These essential functions include, but are not limited to, the following. Additional essential functions may be identified and included by the hiring department.

• Supervises staff assigned to School Improvement projects.
• Oversees and manages School Improvement projects.
• Provides visionary leadership to ensure activities contribute to the School Improvement mission and vision.
• Analyzes and utilizes data to improve the instructional practices of external parties.
• Develops training materials designed to improve instructional practices.

Minimum Education/Experience

Education:
Master\xe2\x80\x99s Degree from an accredited college or university
AND
Experience:
Three (3) years of experience related to the above described duties.
AND
Licensure: Current Mississippi Administrator License, or the ability to transfer license from another state, per requirements defined by the MS Department of Education.
Interview Requirements: Any candidate who is called for an interview must notify the Department of Equal Opportunity/Regulatory Compliance in writing of any reasonable accommodation needed prior to the date of the interview.

Salary/Wage Information

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