Job Description

About Aasraa Trust

Aasraa Trust was established in 2009 to work with society’s most underprivileged and vulnerable children from the streets and slums of Dehradun. Aasraa is not just a charity but a vehicle for empowerment through education, skills training, and nutrition, healthcare and shelter homes. Starting with street level mobilization, Aasraa uses a multi-faced approach that prepares children for mainstream education and transition to higher studies and skills training.

Aasraa is certified by National Institute of Open Schooling and works with the education department of Uttarakhand to improve the quality of education at 9-government school in Dehradun. Aasraa is also implementing a Girl Education Program in four girls Inter Collages in Udham Singh Nagar, Uttarakhand. Aasraa has built shelters for orphaned, abandoned, abused and special needs children.

Aasraa started 14 years ago with 35 children and it’s now supports over 9000 children from the streets and slums across 50 projects in Dehradun district.

Job Description

Job title- Special Need Manager

Key Responsibilities

SERVICES TO STUDENTS:

• Oversee the mental and behavioral health care services for all students with IEPs/504 plans.

• Ensure appropriate delivery of both special education instruction and related services Purpose of the Job – The Special Needs Manager works with special needs students to ensure students have the academic and social-emotional support services they need in order to achieve their highest potential. Objective of the role

The Special Needs Manager is responsible for identifying, assessing, and addressing the unique needs of these children to ensure they receive appropriate education, healthcare, and therapeutic interventions. Location of the role

Dehradun, Uttarakhand Timings

9:30 am to 5:30pm

as stipulated on IEPs/504 plans.

• Ensure compliance by the school with all local and Federal laws and regulation related to students with IEPs/504 plans and students referred to special education

• Facilitate IEP meetings using a strengths-based and family-centered approach.

• Identify students who should be assessed to determine eligibility for special education.

• Oversee case management services for students and families requiring multiple resources.

SERVICES TO PARENTS/FAMILIES:

? Delivery quarterly IEP progress reports to parents/guardians.

? Communicate to parents and guardians the special education process including process for referrals, evaluations, annual IEPs/504 plans, and re-evaluations.

? Assist parents to access programs and community resources available to students with special needs.

SERVICES TO SCHOOL PERSONNEL:

? Coordinate with student’s special education team to ensure all documents are completed in a timely manner.

? Coordinate with special education team to complete quarterly IEP progress reports

? Advise school principals about special education programs to ensure that the needs of all students are being met.

Note: Additional smaller coordination-related tasks may arise based on Trust’s requirements.

Education and Experience Guidelines

Education Qualifications

? Master’s degree required, preferably in Special Education, counseling or social work. Core experience

? Minimum 5 years of experience in a related field. Preferable Knowledge/Experience

? Experience in managing special need education. Competencies Required

? Technical competencies: Proficient in numerous clinical interventions o Knowledge of and ability to access community resources.

? Behavioral competencies: Excellent communication and relationship building skills o Ability to work effectively on a multi-treatment team.

About Company

Aasraa Trust is a non-governmental organization (NGO). The registration number of the organization is: 4/281/242?(12-03-2009)?. It was established in the year 2009?. Aasraa Trust works in the area of Children, etc. The organization works towards the promotion of sustainable development. The organization operates in Uttarakhand, India.

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