Instructional Coordinator (00629)

State of Montana • Helena, MT

30d

About The Position

The Special Education Unit is responsible for the overall supervision and coordination of special education services to over 19,000 Montana children with disabilities. This supervision includes ultimate responsibility for the policies and procedures, interagency coordination and providing guidance and support for the implementation of early childhood education programs, along with rules regarding the development and implementation of services for students identified as Gifted and Talented and necessary for distribution of substantial (over $130 million biennial) state and federal special education dollars, the authority to impose sanctions, including the withholding of funds and making recommendations to the Board of Public Education for removing school accreditation of public schools and agencies not in alignment with state and federal regulations. The Unit is also responsible for the provision of services to children with disabilities in the event the public school or state agency refuses or is unable to provide services consistent with the requirements of state and federal laws. Under federal law, it is the state’s supervisory responsibility to guarantee that each child with disabilities, ages 3 through 18, inclusive, residing in the state and enrolled in a public school, state-operated or state-supported school receives a free and appropriate public education.

Requirements

• Knowledge of verbal and written communication.
• Knowledge to plan effectively and meet required timelines.
• Ability to work effectively independently and as a team member.
• Ability to establish and maintain professional interactions and communications.
• Ability to develop and deliver technical assistance.
• Ability to interpret federal regulations and assist in development of state rules and regulations.
• Bachelor’s degree in education, preferably in Special Education.
• Three years’ experience in education learning, professional development, research, design and practice, curriculum and classroom assessment development, instructional practices or related arears.
• Other combinations of education or experience may be substituted.

Benefits

• Work/life balance
• Family friendly
• Dedicated and caring colleagues
• Health coverage
• Retirement plans
• Paid vacation, sick leave, and Holidays (combination of up to 38 per year)
• Opportunities and room for professional growth
• Public service loan forgiveness-Employment with the State of Montana may qualify you to receive student loan forgiveness under the PSLF.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees