Special Education Coordinator - Middle School

The Arlington Public Schools are committed to creating an inclusive and safe learning and working environment that reflects a diversity of perspectives values and experiences. We welcome staff who are aware of the role that bias and prejudice play in society are creative and willing to try new approaches and are reflective about their daily practice. We are looking for candidates who welcome a challenge are eager to collaborate and contribute to the success of students are ready to engage in twoway partnership with families and who will contribute their diverse talents to the organization as a whole.

Special Education Coordinator Middle School Level
Qualifications
Licensed Administrator of Special Education and other relevant certifications
Experience leading Team Meetings comprehensive understanding of State and Federal Laws and Regulations
Computer software competency with particular focus on Special Education Database Software (Easy IEP)
Strong knowledge base of Middle School Special Education Evaluation Curriculum and Transition Planning
Good writing skills
Exceptional interpersonal skills

Management of Staff:
Hires supervises and evaluates team chairs related service providers teachers and teaching assistants in conjunction with the building principal and district administration
Provides training and professional development opportunities for general education and special education staff in areas such as specialized instructional strategies accommodations and inclusion
Oversees caseload assignments schedules and buildingbased due process compliance
Facilitates monthly meetings with team chairs teachers and related services staff

Management of Programs/District Procedures:
Supervises specialized programs and curriculum in programs
Provides general fiscal oversight for specialized programs
Works with Department of Education finance division relative to Circuit Breaker reimbursement program
Manages application submission and budgeting of federal special education entitlement grants in addition to seeking out new competitive grant opportunities
Works closely with the Director of Special Education and Financial Manager in preparing budgets for special education programs out of district placements and daily operations budget
Assists in developing budgets for special education programs and services
Works with principals and team chairs to support inclusion of ALL special education students
Recommends and develops programs with team to meet the needs of students in or out of district
Communicates to school administrators and staff information about each program and information about changes or developments within each ongoing program

IEP Process:

Reads IEP to insure compliance with state and federal mandates and program placement
Attends team meetings when necessary
Provides monthly report to Special Education Director regarding numbers of students on IEPs at each building referral data including outside placements and private pay students

**Other responsibilities as determined by Superintendent and/or theAssistant Superintendent of Student Services

Arlington values diversity. We strongly encourage candidates of varied backgrounds including people of color persons with disabilities and others to apply.

Reports to:Asst Supt of Student Services

Salary: per AAA contract

Work year: 205 days per AAA contract

This is a 205 day position in the Arlington Administrators Association bargaining unit.

Responsibility for evaluating teachers and related service providers.

All employees must have a criminal background check CORI and Fingerprinting.