Job Description: SEN and Allied Health Services Coordinator
Responsible to: Student Services Director.
Responsbilites:
As Special Education Needs (SEN) and Allied Health Services Coordinator
Manage the SEN and Allied Health Services Programme and team
Participation in interviews and initial assessment of prospective students with learning difficulties as required.
Initiate appropriate assessment and testing of children referred by Class Teachers via the Principal.
Liaise with Class Teachers in assessing and monitoring children’s progress.
Work closely with teachers, Principal and any specialists to develop an individual education plan as required.
Respect and value each child’s social, cultural and religious background and by example, provide mutual respect and tolerance.
Share in the management of pastoral care, health, welfare and behavior of all pupils and in particular, those within your designated group.
Use a variety of appropriate teaching methods to ensure high quality learning takes place
Provide planning documents identifying specific learning objectives. Differentiated tasks, special needs, extension and assessment, to the Principal or other authorized officer.
Maintain professional dialogue with colleagues concerning the children, other colleagues and the school. Treat with confidentially any information received.
Ensure the provision of equal opportunities for all.
Encourage children to take pride in their own environment and show respect and concern for others, to the benefit of the school as a caring community.
Be responsible for all aspects of classroom management eg. Care of equipment with resources well-labelled and accessible. Maintain a tidy, well organized room.
Create an interesting and lively class room which promotes independent learning.
Collaborate with the Principal and staff in establishing and developing effective pupil assessment procedures and moderation portfolios. Keep appropriate records of achievement for each child in class and provide reports as necessary.
Build positive links between yourself and parents of children in your care.