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

North Royalton City Schools • North Royalton, OH

23h

About The Position

The Student Services/Pre-K�5 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.

Requirements

• 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

Nice To Haves

• Pre-K experience
• Knowledge of Ohio early childhood laws and regulations

Responsibilities

• Coordinate smooth transitions from Early Intervention to Pre-K, Pre-K to kindergarten, and between elementary grade levels.
• 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).
• Ensure adherence to IDEA, Section 504, Ohio Operating Standards, and district policies.
• Serve as primary contact for families; collaborate with community agencies, healthcare providers, early childhood programs, and county developmental disability boards.
• Manage specialized transportation and accessibility accommodations, and ensure proper staffing and resource allocation.
• Train staff on assessment protocols, assistive technology, adaptive equipment, and early childhood standards.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees