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Job Title: Special Education Coordinator
Wage/Hour: Exempt
Reports to: Director of Special Education
Dept/School Special Education Department
Position Summary:
Under the direction of the Director(s) of Special Education, the Special Education Coordinator, develops, coordinates, and assists in supervising programs for special education students. Provides leadership in articulating and coordinating campus programs and ensuring compliance of State and Federal guidelines/regulations.
Qualifications:
- Master’s Degree preferred, but not required
- Special Education Certification
- Three years of experience in Special Education
- Strong communication skills
- Knowledgeable in State and Federal Special Education Regulations
Responsibilities:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirement listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job
- Assists in the implementation of special education programs at the assigned campuses; confers with campus Director and Regional Director(s) of Special Education
- Confers with Campus Directors prior to campus exit
- Submits email summaries of campus visits within 24 hours of the visit.
- Submits reports for legally required data as requested by the Regional Director(s) of Special Education.
- Assists in maintaining compliant district special education programs with state and federal laws
- Assists in the acquisition of curricular resources and related services
- Assists special education personnel in developing instructional objectives and techniques for implementing IEP’s for individuals with exceptional needs
- Assists parents in participating in the special education process including but not limited to IEP development and recommendations for additional resources
- Assists special education personnel in the development and implementation of meaningful Individual Transition Plans for students with disabilities
- Assists with staff development for Special Education teachers
- Assists campus Directors in co-chairing IEP meetings as necessary
- Assists in monitoring special education caseload and class size
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Terms of Employment:
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Salary and benefits in accordance with a compensation program recommended by the administration and approved by the Board of Directors.
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Evaluation:
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Performance evaluated by a direct supervisor in accordance with a Board of Directors approved policy on Evaluation of Administrative Employee.
Other Abilities:
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- Regular district-wide travel to multiple work locations as assigned.
- The person in this position needs to have the ability to be creative and innovative and to be a problem-solver and strategic thinker.
- Other abilities include maintaining emotional control under stress, maintaining professional interactions, leadership, multitasking, and performing under tight deadlines.
- May require occasional prolonged and irregular hours
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
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Physical Demands:
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The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential function of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
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Work Environment:
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The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee will encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.
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The information contained in this job description is not an exhaustive list of all the duties performed for this position. Additional duties may be assigned consistent with the job function.
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