Coordinator of Elementary Special Education (2026-2027)

Aiken County Public Schools•Aiken, SC

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Coordinator of Elementary Special Education oversees district Elementary Section 504 processes and coordinates the eligibility for and the provision of sound educational support for students who require 504 plans. This position also supports IDEA and leads curriculum teams, maintains the district’s curriculum inventory, and manages instructional resources within the district online platforms. Additional duties will include coordinating the provision of Extended School Year services for students with disabilities deemed eligible, as well as, intersession and Summer Reading Camp.

Requirements

Master's degree in a related field
Valid South Carolina Teaching License in one of the following areas: Special Education (any category) or School Psychology
Ability to read, analyze and interpret professional journals, technical procedures and instructional manuals.
Ability to design and write professional development plans, reports and data entry procedures.
Ability to effectively present professional development and training and respond to questions from groups of educators, trainees, administrators and organization members.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in units of measurement, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference and in the display and interpretation of data.
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
Ability to interpret and carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
Ability to analyze information and use logic to address work related issues and problems.
Ability to quickly assess employee, departmental, and administrative needs and provide timely feedback.
Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and Board of Education policies.
Ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory to instructional program; ability to plan and implement lessons based on division and school objectives and the needs and abilities of students to whom assigned.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, peers, parents and community; ability to speak clear and concisely in written or oral communication.
Ability to implement a flexible work schedule to meet the reporting deadlines.
Proficiency with Microsoft applications such as Excel, Word, and PowerPoint required.
Ability to perform duties with a high level of detail and accuracy.
Ability to self-monitor and manage multiple tasks while working individually and with members of a group.

Nice To Haves

Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable

Responsibilities

Ensure the school district’s Section 504 grievance procedures are up-to-date and distributed as required
Be responsible for the district’s 504 complaint process/grievance policy, including ensuring prompt and impartial investigations occur and notifying complainants of the outcomes
Collect and maintain monthly data reports specific to Section 504 caseloads
Plan and provide professional development for administrators, teachers, and staff regarding Section 504 and Extended School Year
Coordinate the hiring and placement of Extended School Year and intersession staff
Manage the calendar, schedule, location, transportation, materials and other pertinent details for intersession and Extended School year services for all eligible students
Attend department activities, meetings, and trainings to support department initiatives
Coordinate the on-going development and implementation of local policies and procedures related to the legal development and implementation of requirements under Section 504
Assist Director with personnel and evaluations as requested
Stay informed about developments in both educational interventions and legal requirements for students with disabilities under Section 504
Serve as a resource to elementary district administrators, building level teams, and community members regarding Section 504 issues
Practice professional communication strategies so stakeholders are knowledgeable about pertinent issues
Adhere to the ethical standards and codes of the profession, and to the established rules, regulations, and laws governing special education programs
Coordinate and facilitate district curriculum teams
Guide curriculum teams in aligning instructional materials, pacing guides, assessments, and learning activities with state standards and district priorities
Develop and maintain a comprehensive inventory of district-approved curriculum materials and instructional resources
Maintain accurate records regarding curriculum purchases, licenses, renewal dates, subscriptions, and replacement needs
Understand and tracks data required for reporting on LEA Determinations for Office of Special Education Services
Use backwards design to plan professional development based on goals derived from the data
Support and direct committees when necessary
Stay up to date with current methods and techniques in instructional practice
Develop and maintain an expertise in all instructional resources and data systems including Student Information Systems, progress monitoring, assessments, CAI, etc.
Support annual data activities such as projections
Uses backwards design to plan professional development based on goals derived from the data
Supports the school psychologists with implementation of interventions through Student Intervention Team (SIT), including maintaining an expertise in interventions, progress monitoring, and digital data systems related to the SIT process
Provide coaching and professional development to program specialists, teachers and administrators in the area of curriculum and instruction
Assist with instructional observations and follow up coaching
Track academic outcome data and provide direction on needed professional development
Manage and support implementation of progress monitoring programs
Track district expectations and support follow up
Other duties as assigned