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advanced degree. I found a job posting for an Instructional Support Staff/Special Education
communicate with many people. My primary focus would be the special educators in the
Wichita Public Schools. I would also collaborate with general education curriculum specialists
and instructional coaches to support inclusion, specialized instruction and intensive practices.
My job would include working with vendors and customers. The population in the Wichita
schools is diverse, and I would need to be professional and maintain a positive attitude.
professional development of the special education staff. I would support the professional
special education staff in their IEP processes, but not act as the administrative staff for IEP
new research, and best practices so that I can model and coach those working with the
exceptional children in the district. I see the position as being more of a teach the teachers
type of job where I would be required to field questions and problem solve with them.
If I were to apply for this position, I anticipate being asked about my strengths and
experience leading IEP meetings, training support staff, and being part of a Special Education
team in my building. As for my communication skills, I would share how I used email, phone
calls, letters and meetings to keep parents and staff informed in my current job.