Early Childhood Special Education Coordinator

Nashoba Regional School District•Bolton, MA

16h•Onsite

About The Position

The Early Childhood Special Education Coordinator provides educational, instructional, and programmatic leadership for special education and related services. Reporting directly to the Director of Student Services, the Coordinator works collaboratively with building administrators to develop the vision for delivery of special education services, making recommendations for possible program revision or development, while maintaining effective existing programs. The coordinator shares responsibility with the building administration for supervision and evaluation of special education, related services staff and Instructional Assistant’s. They are also responsible for serving as Local Educational Agency (LEA) Representative at team meetings. The Early Childhood Special Education Coordinator will collaborate with colleagues and administrators to support student learning and contribute to a positive school environment. Responsibilities also include participating in professional development opportunities and attending meetings as needed to support students, programs, and overall school initiatives. Nashoba Regional School District employs educators without regard to age, physical, mental or psychiatric disability, genetics, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, or military status. NRSD welcomes employees with diverse racial, cultural, religious, class, and/or gender backgrounds and experiences.

Requirements

Master’s Degree is required
minimum of three years of experience, preferably in a comprehensive school district setting.
Licensure as a special education administrator is required or any combination of education and work experience.
Excellent communication skills and ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
Demonstrated interpersonal skills and the ability to relate well with students,staff, administration, parents and the community.
Must be able to assist in the protection of students and school property, and assist in fire and other emergencies or emergency drills as required by law and School Committee policy.
Ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory to the instructional program
ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with students, peers and parents
ability to work effectively with all staff at all levels of the school district
must be extremely organized, detail oriented and possess a high level of skills in oral and written communication.

Responsibilities

Keeps current with research and evidence-based practices and all legal requirements governing special education.
Ensures compliance with Tiered Focused Monitoring and Coordinated program and Indicator review expectations
Collaborates with and is a resource to school-based staff by providing purpose, technical direction and advice to administrators, building principals and instructional staff as they relate to the issues of legal compliance with mandated special education regulations and laws.
Participate in long-range strategic planning and program projections regarding programming, staffing, enrollment growth, and facility needs
Assist in developing workshops and trainings for staff in order to improve compliance, instruction and programming for students with disabilities
Ensure timely communication with staff and parents.
Involve parents in the evaluation and formation of educational planning.
Monitor the progress of special education students using available data, including progress reports, report cards, district-wide assessments, and standardized testing.
Communicate effectively with administration about inclusion, specialized programs, staff and students.
Coordinate with building Teams when a referral is made to a district program, and assist with the program referral process.
Supervise and coordinate evaluation teams as part of the special education eligibility process.
Monitor and complete the paperwork process associated with special education compliance, including overseeing the development of Individualized Education Programs while maintaining timelines.
Organize and conduct all IEP meetings, including initial, annual, reevaluation, progress review, and resolution meetings.
Read and review necessary I.E.P.s for compliance and accuracy.
Conduct observations of special education staff, including instructional assistants, and complete the evaluation process as outlined by the District to support the educator evaluation process.
Maintains an effective liaison and communication with parent groups, staff members, community agencies, special education schools and programs, and other professional organizations relating to special education.
Assists in the budget development, financial oversight and monitoring of Special Education Programming, expenditures and needs including oversight of related grants.
Collaborates in hiring and supervision of Special Education staff with building principals.
Assists school leaders in daily scheduling coverage as needed.
Assumes other responsibilities as assigned by the Director of Student Support Services, based on the targeted population of students being served as assigned.