CS-214 Position Description Form
|CS-214 | | 1. Position Code |
|REV 8/2007 | |SPEDCSTE |
| |State of Michigan | |
| |Civil Service Commission | |
| |Capitol Commons Center, P.O. Box 30002 | |
| |Lansing, MI 48909 | |
|Federal privacy laws and/or state confidentiality |POSITION DESCRIPTION | |
|requirements protect a portion of this information. | | |
|This form is to be completed by the person that occupies the position being described and reviewed by the supervisor and appointing authority to ensure its |
|accuracy. It is important that each of the parties sign and date the form. If the position is vacant, the supervisor and appointing authority should complete|
|the form. |
|This form will serve as the official classification document of record for this position. Please take the time to complete this form as accurately as you can |
|since the information in this form is used to determine the proper classification of the position. THE SUPERVISOR AND/OR APPOINTING AUTHORITY SHOULD COMPLETE |
|THIS PAGE. |
| 2. Employee’s Name (Last, First, M.I.) | 8. Department/Agency |
| |Education |
| 3. Employee Identification Number | 9. Bureau (Institution, Board, or Commission) |
| |P-20 System & Student Transitions |
| 4. Civil Service Classification of Position | 10. Division |
|Special Education Consultant 11-13 |Office of Special Education (OSE) |
| 5. Working Title of Position (What the agency titles the position) | 11. Section |
|State Complaints Consultant | |
| 6. Name and Classification of Direct Supervisor | 12. Unit |
|Rebecca McIntyre, Ed Consultant Manager 15 |Program Accountability |
| 7. Name and Classification of Next Higher Level Supervisor | 13. Work Location (City and Address)/Hours of Work |
|Janis Weckstein, State Administrative Mgr. 16 |John Hannah Bldg, Lansing, MI 8:00-5:00 |
| 14. General Summary of Function/Purpose of Position |
|The State Complaints Consultant receives and investigates special education state complaints filed with the Office of Special Education (OSE) as mandated by |
|the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and its final federal implementing regulations, the Michigan Administrative Rules for Special Education |
|(MARSE), and Michigan’s state complaint and due process hearing procedures. The State Complaints Consultant is responsible for investigating and completing |
|final reports within the strict federal timeline for each assigned special education state complaint filed. The State Complaints Consultant is responsible for |
|maintaining a caseload of state complaints in a timely manner, answering questions pertaining to special education, and providing technical assistance to the |
|field. |
|For Civil Service Use Only |
| 15. Please describe your assigned duties, percent of time spent performing each duty, and explain what is done to complete each duty. |
|List your duties in the order of importance, from most important to least important. The total percentage of all duties performed must equal 100 percent. |
|Duty 1 |
|General Summary of Duty 1 65 % of Time |
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|Manage and coordinate a caseload of complaints in a timely fashion. |
|Individual tasks related to the duty. |
|Conduct investigations and monitor completion. |
|Suggest corrective actions for confirmed violations and monitor their satisfactory completion. |
|Provide consultation related to the above functions. |
|Conduct onsite investigations and follow up as needed. |
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|Duty 2 |
|General Summary of Duty 2 25 % of Time |
|Provide technical assistance regarding special education laws and complaint investigation procedures. |
|Individual tasks related to the duty. |
|Answer the information phone line on a schedule determined by the supervisor. |
|Provide advice and consultation to school districts, parents, attorneys, and disability organizations relative to rights and responsibilities given through |
|laws pertaining to special education. |
|Provide organized in-service to intermediate school district (ISD) personnel assigned to complaint investigations. |
|Attend relevant in-service training provided to OSE by outside agencies. |
|Provide in-service, as directed, to new OSE personnel assigned to complaint management. |
|Provide in-service to personnel contracting with ISDs for complaint investigation. |
|Duty 3 |
|General Summary of Duty 10 % of Time |
|Policy development and other miscellaneous responsibilities. |
|Individual tasks related to the duty. |
|Assist the OSE in the development of policies and documents. |
|Identify issues precipitated by complaints received by the OSE. |
|Process issues that may have policy implications. |
|Work cooperatively to address and resolve issues. |
|Other duties as assigned. |
| 16. Describe the types of decisions you make independently in your position and tell who and/or what is affected by those decisions. Use additional sheets, |
|if necessary. |
|Analyzing the nature of state complaints in accordance with state and federal laws, rules, and regulations. |
| 17. Describe the types of decisions that require your supervisor’s review. |
|Review analysis of complaint relative to applicable laws. |
|Review of legal findings for sufficiency to support conclusion. |
|Review of intended corrective action prior to issuing order. |
| 18. What kind of physical effort do you use in your position? What environmental conditions are you physically exposed to in your position? Indicate the |
|amount of time and intensity of each activity and condition. Refer to instructions on page 2. |
|Normal office environment; no unusual physical or strength-related requirements. |
|Some travel is required and may include overnight travel. |
| 19. List the names and classification titles of classified employees whom you immediately supervise or oversee on a full-time, on-going basis. (If more than |
|10, list only classification titles and the number of employees in each classification.) |
|NAME |CLASS TITLE |NAME |CLASS TITLE |
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| 20. My responsibility for the above-listed employees includes the following (check as many as apply): |
|Complete and sign service ratings. Assign work. |
|Provide formal written counseling. Approve work. |
|Approve leave requests. Review work. |
|Approve time and attendance. Provide guidance on work methods. |
|Orally reprimand. Train employees in the work. |
| 21. I certify that the above answers are my own and are accurate and complete. |
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|Signature Date |
NOTE: Make a copy of this form for your records.
|TO BE COMPLETED BY DIRECT SUPERVISOR |
|22. Do you agree with the responses from the employee for Items 1 through 20? If not, which items do you disagree with and why? |
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|The position description is accurate. |
| 23. What are the essential duties of this position? |
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|The State Complaints Consultant receives and investigates special education state complaints filed with the Office of Special Education (OSE) as mandated by |
|the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and its final federal implementing regulations, the Michigan Administrative Rules for Special Education |
|(MARSE), and Michigan’s state complaint and due process hearing procedures. The State Complaints Consultant is responsible for investigating and completing |
|final reports within the strict federal timeline for each assigned special education state complaint filed. The State Complaints Consultant is responsible for |
|maintaining a caseload of state complaints in a timely manner, answering questions pertaining to special education, and providing technical assistance to the |
|field. |
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| 24. Indicate specifically how the position’s duties and responsibilities have changed since the position was last reviewed. |
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|Updated for recruitment. |
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| 25. What is the function of the work area and how does this position fit into that function? |
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|The OSE has the general supervisory responsibility to assure compliance with all state and federal law requirements for special education, allowing all |
|students with disabilities access to a free appropriate public education. The Program Accountability Unit fulfills many mandated regulatory functions and |
|provides state leadership in the development of special education policy and systems reform. The State Complaints Consultant position helps ensure that |
|students with disabilities receive an appropriate education and that all rights, including due process rights, are preserved. |
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| 26. In your opinion, what are the minimum education and experience qualifications needed to perform the essential functions of this position? |
|EDUCATION: |
|Master’s Degree in special education, school social work, school psychology, or a related field in Education. |
|EXPERIENCE: |
|One year of professional administrative or consultative experience in the field of special education is required for the 12-level. |
|Two years of professional administrative or consultative experience in the field of special education, including one-year equivalent to a Special Education |
|Consultant 12, is required for the 13-level. |
|KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: |
|Thorough knowledge of state and federal law, rules and regulations pertaining to special education. |
|Knowledge about the dispute resolution process. |
|Ability to evaluate special education programs. |
|Ability to work within prescribed timelines and meet strict deadlines. |
|Ability to analyze the conditions and needs of school districts and make recommendations for improvement or corrections accordingly. |
|Ability to research and synthesize policy issues. |
|Ability to understand and analyze data to inform policy decisions and develop and improve systems. |
|Ability to “conduct” telephone meetings/investigations and develop professional reports. |
|Ability to collaborate and work in a team environment. |
|Ability to work with diverse groups and obtain cooperation with others in carrying out initiatives. |
|Ability to resolve conflicting high-priority requirements. |
|Ability to conduct and participate in workshops, in-service education conferences and public meetings. |
|Ability to maintain records and prepare reports/correspondence related to the work. |
|Ability to communicate effectively and maintain favorable public relations. |
|Ability to develop, implement, maintain, and evaluate procedures and processes within a system framework. |
|CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS: |
|Additional Requirements Preferred: Thorough legal knowledge of MARSE (Michigan Administrative Rules for Special Education) and IDEA (Individuals with |
|Disabilities Education Act) special education rules and regulations is preferred. A Juris Doctorate Degree and Dispute Resolution training are also preferred. |
|NOTE: Civil Service approval of this position does not constitute agreement with or acceptance of the desirable qualifications for this position. |
| 27. I certify that the information presented in this position description provides a complete and accurate depiction of the duties and responsibilities |
|assigned to this position. |
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|Supervisor’s Signature Date |
|TO BE FILLED OUT BY APPOINTING AUTHORITY |
| 28. Indicate any exceptions or additions to the statements of the employee(s) or supervisor. |
| 29. I certify that the entries on these pages are accurate and complete. |
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|Appointing Authority’s Signature Date |
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