Coordinator, Services for Exceptional Children Coordinator, Services for Exceptional Children

Fulton Schools

About The Position

Provides leadership and coordination for planning, implementation, and assessment of the Special Education Department; Ensures compliance with all State and Federal Laws, State Department of Education Rules and Regulations, and Fulton County Board of Education Policies where applicableEssential Duties

Requirements

Master’s Degree in One or more areas of disability
Must hold or be eligible for Georgia Teaching Certification in applicable subject area
Minimum 2 years of supervisory experience and 3 additional years of experience as a classroom teacher required, preferably in Special Education
Knowledge of the policies and regulations of the Fulton County Board of Education, as well as, State and Federal rules and regulations related to Special Education
Ability to supervise and work effectively with departmental personnel
Good decision-making and problem solving skills
Ability to develop implement, monitor, and evaluate program goals and initiatives
Working knowledge of standards-based instruction and assessment
Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
Excellent organizational and leadership skills
Normal office environment

Nice To Haves

Leadership Certification strongly preferred
Experience in the administration of budgets preferred

Responsibilities

Coordinates all instructional aspects of curriculum/instruction for students with disabilities at the school level according to Federal, State, and local Board regulations and established policies
Coordinates school program operations such as textbook adoptions and Community-Based Instruction
Participates in the supervision of curriculum and instruction for students with disabilities to ensure Federal, State, and local Board of Education standards are being met
Makes recommendations for and participates in the Departments budget process
Coordinates with the local school and central administrative teams to assure that local school personnel maintain accurate student records to ensure compliance with Federal, State, and Board of Education policies
Promotes communication and professional growth through local school visits, in-service meetings, and professional learning opportunities
Assists in organizing and conducting training and professional learning for teachers, staff, instructional support teachers, and administrators as determined by need
Participates with administrative teams to develop and implement the strategic plan including identifying appropriate initiatives, setting benchmarks, and data collection
Works with instructional support teachers, special education teachers, and administrators to determine needs of students with disabilities to implement the goals/objectives of students’ IEPs
Assists in conducting program evaluation in schools and in making recommendations for program improvement
Assists in the coordination of mediations, early resolution sessions, and hearings
Communicates information to local school personnel in a timely, professional, and productive manner
Supports/models effective communication with schools, other departments, and agencies to provide for effective services for students with disabilities
Works with Human Resources to assist schools in personnel allocation and in hiring appropriate personnel
Represents the Department on committees as assigned by the Executive Director
Completes Federal, State, Local reports as assigned by the Executive Director in an accurate and timely manner
Performs other duties as assigned by the appropriate administrator