Anticipated Special Education Coordinator

Marion City School District•Marion, OH

17h•Onsite

About The Position

The Student Services/Special Education Coordinator assists in planning, implementing, coordinating, and monitoring special education programs and services across the district. The Coordinator ensures compliance with federal and state laws, supports building administrators and intervention teams, facilitates effective special education programming, and promotes positive educational outcomes for students with disabilities. The Coordinator serves as a liaison among schools, families, and community agencies while supporting district initiatives related to special education, intervention services, and inclusive educational practices.

Requirements

Master's degree or higher
Minimum 3 years teaching experience and experience as Special Education Department Head
Must hold a Special Education License
Experience writing IEP/ETRs
Experience with RIT or MTSS processes
Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate.

Responsibilities

Assist in implementing district special education programs and initiatives.
Coordinate special education services and support across district buildings.
Support the development and implementation of district procedures related to special education.
Monitor program effectiveness and recommend improvements to services and instructional practices to the Director of Special Education.
Collaborate with principals and district administrators to ensure consistent implementation of special education programs.
Assist with planning for staffing, service delivery, and student programming needs.
Monitor compliance with the requirements of the: Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), Ohio Operating Standards for the Education of Children with Disabilities, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
Review IEPs, Evaluation Team Reports (ETRs), and other special education documentation for compliance and quality.
Assist with district monitoring activities, audits, and corrective action plans.
Provide guidance to staff regarding IEP development and implementation.
Assist with complex IEP meetings and problem-solving discussions.
Support transition planning for students moving between programs, buildings, and postsecondary settings.
Promote inclusive practices and access to the general education curriculum.
Assist with state testing coordination (e.g., AASCD).
Assist with collection, analysis, and reporting of special education data.
Support state and federal reporting requirements.
Serve as a resource for families regarding special education services and procedures.
Support efforts to build collaborative relationships with families and stakeholders.
Coordinate and facilitate professional development related to special education compliance, instructional practices, and district procedures.
Assist with maintaining inventories of special education materials and equipment.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Superintendent or his/her designee.
Maintain appropriate licenses/endorsements and training hours as required.
Comply with applicable District, state, local and federal laws, rules and regulations.
Adhere to all standards established by the Ohio Department of Education for Licensed Educators.
Maintain good attendance and punctuality.
Maintain knowledge of academic area, teaching methodology and strategies to engage students.
Ability to work effectively with others.
Ability to communicate ideas and directives clearly and effectively both orally and in writing.
Exhibit professional behavior, emotional stability and sound judgement.
Maintain confidentiality and respect for confidential information at all times.
Establish and maintain cooperative relationships.
Attends meetings, professional development and serves on staff committees as required.
Interacts in a positive manner with staff, students and parents.
Refer suspected cases of child abuse immediately to the appropriate child protective services/law enforcement agency as mandated by state law and Board of Education policy.
Promote good public relations by personal appearance, attitude and conversation.
Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect district equipment, materials and facilities.
Ensure students safety.