POSITION SUMMARY
The Special Needs/Clinic Coordinator directs the Special needs/clinic program to ensure
provision of needed services for students with disabilities and individuals with mental health
needs. Also works to provide individualized programs to meet the needs of all students with
disabilities and ensure compliance with all state, federal,policies/procedures and local
requirements.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
● Systematically and continuously monitors instructional processes to ensure that program
activities are related to program outcomes
● Works with staff to ensure that curriculum/program accountability and renewal is
continuous and responsive to student and individual needs
● Disseminates instructional resources and materials to support teaching staff and service
providers in accomplishing instructional goals
● Recommends improvement in the purpose, design, and implementation of the special
education instructional program and clinic, as a support program related to ABE Clinic’s
mission
● Facilitates least restrictive environment
● Assists teachers/clinicians and service providers in identifying and coordinating an
instructional program that matches the student’s individual needs and instructional levels
● Assists in improving the instructional program through classroom observation, visitation,
and department meetings
● Communicates and promotes high expectation levels for staff and student performance
in an enabling, supportive way; provides proper recognition of excellence and
achievement
● Establishes and maintains an environment which is conducive to positive staff morale
and directed towards achievement of ABE Clinic’s Special needs/clinic programs
mission
● Mediates and facilitates effective resolution of conflicts in a timely fashion
● Supports the identification, analysis, and application of research findings
● Confers with subordinates regarding their professional growth; works jointly with them to
develop and accomplish improvement goals
● Assists in identifying and/or encouraging participation in available in-service training
options
● Effectively provides guidance and orientation for new Special Needs
students/parents/staff members
● Makes recommendations for assignments and/or reassignments of Special needs
students/staff
● Effectively schedules activities and the use of resources needed to accomplish
determined goals
● Provides leadership to the homebound program to ensure the smooth and speedy
transition of instructional services to students who need a home or hospital bedside
arrangement
● Assists with the budget
● Encourages plans for improved behavior of students with disabilities that reflect
enhanced opportunities for learning
● Schedules and participates in Admission, Review, and Dismissal Committee meetings
as needed
● Assists in developing individualized instructional/clinical plans
● Assists special education teachers in the use of criterion referenced/standardised testing
● Works with parents, campus personnel, and other central administrators to analyze and
solve problematic situations involving students with disabilities in the earliest stage
possible
● Articulates the special education philosophy and rationale to the community and solicits
their support in making that mission become a reality
● Demonstrates the use of appropriate and effective techniques for community and parent
involvement
● Emphasizes and nurtures two-way communication between the school and community
Projects a positive image to the community
● Uses information provided through assessment instruments, the appraisal process, and
evaluative feedback to improve performance
● Strives to improve leadership skills through self-initiated professional development
activities
● Disseminates ideas and information to other professionals; provides leadership in
addressing the challenges facing the profession (e.g., active involvement in professional
associations, professional presentations at conferences, etc.)
● Conducts oneself in a professional, ethical manner, in accordance with generally
accepted community standards
● Serves as a specialist for ABE Clinics in one or more of the following areas: behavior,
autism, curriculum, early childhood, or transition
● Serves as a program specialist for in one or more of the following programs: Life Skills,
Behavior Adjustment Class (BAC), Pre-School Program for Children with Disabilities
(PPCD), or Resource/Content Mastery/Co-Teach Report to work in a timely manner as
per assigned work schedule Performs other duties as assigned



POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:
Education: BSC and Master’s degree preferred in the field of education or psychology or related field
Experience: Three years teaching experience in psychology or special education preferred
Experience in behavior management program preferred


CV should be sent to :
recruitment@abeclinics.ng