Coordinator Special Education (Pre-K Grade 5)

North Royalton, OH - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Position Type:
Student Support Services/Coordinator of Special Education

Date Posted:
3/20/2026

Closing Date:
03/27/2026

APPLICATIONS ARE NOW BEING ACCEPTED FOR THE

FOLLOWING POSITION FOR THE 2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR:

Coordinator - Special Education (Pre-K - Grade 5)

Job Description #420

Position Summary:
The Student Services/Pre-Kï½5 Coordinator provides district-wide leadership for student services overseeing programs for students across Pre-K through Grade 5. This role ensures compliance with federal and Ohio special education laws coordinates specialized programs supports families and collaborates with staff and external partners to deliver seamless services. Pre-K experience and knowledge of Ohio early childhood laws and regulations are strongly preferred.

Key Responsibilities:

Transition Services: Coordinate smooth transitions from Early Intervention to Pre-K Pre-K to kindergarten and between elementary grade levels.
Caseload & Program Management: Monitor student-to-staff ratios oversee service delivery across programs and manage specialized programs including ESY alternate assessments and scholarship services (Ohio Autism & Jon Peterson).
Compliance Oversight: Ensure adherence to IDEA Section 504 Ohio Operating Standards and district policies.
Family & Community Engagement: Serve as primary contact for families; collaborate with community agencies healthcare providers early childhood programs and county developmental disability boards.
Specialized Services Coordination: Manage specialized transportation and accessibility accommodations and ensure proper staffing and resource allocation.
Staff Support & Training: Train staff on assessment protocols assistive technology adaptive equipment and early childhood standards.

Essential Competencies:

Knowledge of IDEA Section 504 and Ohio special education and early childhood laws
Experience with developmental assessment tools assistive technology and adaptive equipment
Expertise across disability categories including autism intellectual disabilities and developmental delays
Familiarity with Ohio Early Learning and Development Standards
Strong collaboration and communication skills with families building administrators and external providers

Current North Royalton Employees: If you are interested please apply in writing no later than March 27 2026 to:

PATRICK FARRELL DIRECTOR OF HUMAN RESOURCES

NORTH ROYALTON BOARD OF EDUCATION

6579 ROYALTON ROAD

NORTH ROYALTON OHIO 44133

Outside Candidates:Please apply online at no later than March 27 2026. Contact the Director of Pupil Services Steffani Cicerchi with any questions at .

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and Educator who fully and actively supports equal access for all people regardless of Race Color Religion Gender Age National Origin Veteran Status Disability Genetic Information or Testing and Sexual Orientation. We prohibit Retaliation against individuals who bring forth any complaint orally or in writing to the employer or the government or against any individuals who assist or participate in the investigation of any complaint or otherwise oppose discrimination.

Required Experience:

Position Type:Student Support Services/Coordinator of Special EducationDate Posted:3/20/2026 Closing Date: 03/27/2026APPLICATIONS ARE NOW BEING ACCEPTED FOR THEFOLLOWING POSITION FOR THE 2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR:Coordinator - Special Education (Pre-K - Grade 5)Job Description #420Position Summary:The S...