Coordinator, Special Education

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Masters degree or higher from a recognized accredited college or university;
2. Appropriate administrative certification;
3. Valid certification as a special education teacher;
4. Demonstrated successful experience in working with special needs students preferred;
5. Three (3) years of successful experience as a special education teacher preferred.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Probationary/Term Contract: 210 days

SALARY:

$73199 (IA 4)

Salary Range (based on experience) as set by the Board of Trustees for the school year

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Work cooperatively with the curriculum department members in developing and supervising instructional programs.
2. Work cooperatively with the curriculum department members and special education coaches to implement and support accommodations modifications and assessments.
3. Obtain and use evaluative findings (including student achievement data) to examine curriculum and instruction program effectiveness.
4. Monitor student performance for state and federal accountability and collaborate with campuses to support students with disabilities.
5. Provide staff development for teachers in the areas of Standards Based IEP development classroom management data collection accommodations and modifications.
6. Observe classroom instruction and provide feedback and assistance to classroom teachers to facilitate improvement and innovation.
7. Assist in the selection location and/or purchase of appropriate instructional/diagnostic materials for use with students with disabilities.
8. Work closely with the other secondary special education coordinators and coaches to monitor curriculum implementation.
9. Serve as chairperson for multi-campus IEP meetings.
10. Keep abreast of current trends laws and regulations governing special education.
11. Participate in staffing and IEP meetings as needed.
12. Observe personnel in the performance of their duties and provide feedback in the effort to improve job performance as requested by campuses.
13. Assist in the recruitment and selection of personnel as requested.
14. Provide in-service staff development and consultation of special and general education personnel dealing with students with disabilities.
15. Provide assistance with scheduling personnel or programs as needed.
16. Collaborate with general education personnel to ensure that the students receiving special education services have access to the general education curriculum.
17. Prepare and monitor the Special Education Resource/In-Class Support Budget (Federal and Local)
18. Regular collaboration and problem solving with campuses as needs arise.
19. Perform other duties as assigned by the Assistant Superintendent for Educational Support Services and/or the Director of Instructional Services and Support.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment including personal computer and peripherals
Posture: Prolonged sitting; occasional bending/stooping pushing/pulling and twisting
Motion: Repetitive hand motions frequent keyboarding and use of a mouse; occasional
reaching

Lifting: Occasional light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds)
Environment: Frequent district-wide travel
Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress

DEADLINE TO APPLY:

Until filled

Applications will be reviewed.

Not all applicants will be interviewed.

Hiring managers may choose to email you regarding this application. Please monitor your email regularly for any communication.

Required Experience:

IC