Education Consultant - CDD

• Examine and evaluate children with educational and behavioral problems.
• Conduct psycho-educational testing using standardized instruments, such as Weschler Individual Achievement Test 4, Gray Oral Reading Tests-Fifth Edition, Comprehensive Test of Phonological Processing 2. Review documentation from parents and school teams.
• Interpret results of psycho-educational testing in relation to student’s educational placement and diagnose learning disorders.
• Provide written documentation to the parent which includes psycho-educational testing results, diagnoses, recommendations for home, and suggestions regarding evidence-based/best practices for school.
• Provide input and suggestions to parents and school teams regarding student’s academic strengths and weaknesses based on psycho-educational testing.
• Refer individuals for further evaluation with clinicians from other disciplines, as needed.
• Provide ongoing communication with parents, school teams, and community providers regarding student’s educational needs.
• Attend in-service trainings and professional conferences to remain aware of current developments in the assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of students with learning disorders.
• Recommend appropriate placement for children with educational and behavioral problems.
• Refer children for further psychological treatment when applicable.
• Serve as liaison between hospital and public education institutions for maladjusted students.
• Prepare students for re-entry into public school setting.
• Provide advice and counsel to classroom teachers.
• Maintain records of progress on each student after his/her re-entry into public school.
• Assist in the training of interns in Special Education and para-education.
• Interpret problems of the maladjusted student to public educational institutions, other community agencies and parents.
• Participate as a team member with teachers, parents, psychologists and counselors of students.
• Coordinate and facilitate communications between parents, public schools and hospital staff.
• Conduct training sessions for public school personnel and parents in techniques useful in dealing with behavior disorders, physically handicapped or academically maladjusted children.
• Attend in-service training programs to remain aware of latest developments in the treatment of children with educational or behavioral problems.
• Conduct research and publish results.
• Maintain effective working relationships with other assessment personnel such as clinical psychologists, speech-language pathologists, occupational and physical therapists, social workers, pediatric medical providers, and community providers.
• Maintain effective working relationships with faculty, staff, students and the public.

• A Master's degree in Special Education or an equivalent combination of education and experience is required.
• Valid certification, approval or endorsement by the State of Iowa is required.
• Special Education Approval (Instructional Strategist II BD/LD) is required.
• Reasonable (1-3 years) teaching experience in Special Education, with graduate coursework in educational assessment. Level B test qualifications are required.
• Reasonable (1-3 years) experience in a K-12 school setting as a special education teacher or school psychologist is required for educators serving outpatients in the Child Psychiatry Clinic.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required.

• Knowledge of community-based disability services.
• Experience working in a healthcare environment and as a member of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Experience working with electronic medical records.
• Knowledge of University of Iowa policies and procedures.

• Resume
• Cover Letter

• Classification Title: Education Consultant
• Appointment Type: SEIU
• Schedule: Full-time

• Pay Level: 8
• Starting Salary Minimum: $61,216
• Starting Salary Maximum: Commensurate

• Organization: Healthcare
• Contact Name: Michael Lynch
• Contact Email: michael-lynch-2@uiowa.edu

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