K-12 School-wide Special Education Coordinator

Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa•Cloquet, MN

13h•Onsite

About The Position

The K-12 School-wide Special Education Coordinator works onsite at Fond du Lac Ojibwe School and reports to the School Principal. The role oversees school-wide special education services and compliance, supports students with IEPs and 504 plans, and coordinates services and documentation with special education teams, case managers, families, and service providers. The coordinator also supports the identification and education of gifted and talented students, including arranging direct services and accelerated learning experiences. The position provides leadership in curriculum development, staff training, professional development, and parent communication. It supervises assigned personnel, maintains confidentiality and accurate records, monitors special education materials and equipment, and supports compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and Bureau of Indian Education requirements. The position is full-time, salaried, and exempt, with a 90-day probationary period. The listed rate of pay is $77,000.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Education.
Current Minnesota Special Education license.
Three years of experience teaching students with disabilities.
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
Knowledge of computer applications, including word processing, databases and/or data entry, spreadsheets, and Microsoft Outlook.
Ability to work independently and establish priorities.
Attention to detail and accuracy.
Ability to work as a team player.
Ability to establish professional and harmonious working relationships with all parties involved.
Subject to drug and alcohol testing under Fond du Lac Reservation personnel policies.
Subject to pre-employment and annual background checks.
Some travel is required.

Responsibilities

Ensure appropriate delivery of special education instruction and related services as stipulated in IEPs.
Ensure school compliance with state and federal laws and BIE regulations concerning students with IEPs and students referred to special education.
Keep the District Administrator informed about responsibilities concerning laws, regulations, and administrative rules affecting special education and pupil-service programs.
Consult with the Director and District Administrator about legal concerns and parent or student issues.
Ensure contractual personnel provide high-quality services in the least restrictive environment and in alignment with students’ IEPs and 504 plans.
Establish and maintain communication with parents, explaining the special education process, referrals, evaluations, annual IEPs and 504 plans, reevaluations, and parental rights under IDEA.
Provide leadership in curriculum development.
Procure and distribute specialized materials and equipment.
Facilitate parent workshops and meetings and identify resources for parents of students with disabilities.
Coordinate with students’ special education teams and case managers to ensure required documents are completed on time.
Ensure special education teams and case managers complete quarterly IEP progress reports and provide copies to parents or guardians.
Provide training and technical assistance to case managers, special education teachers, related-service providers, and support-service professionals.
Serve on system, state, or community councils or committees as assigned or appropriate.
Ensure case managers maintain student paper and electronic files according to school and BIE standards.
Ensure IEPs are developmentally appropriate, standards-based, strength-based, and relevant to individual students.
Oversee the inventory of special education equipment and materials.
Gather and report data required for students with IEPs and 504 plans and other required reports.
Maintain current knowledge of developing special education issues, including changes in federal and BIE policy.
Research methods and techniques for identifying and teaching gifted and talented students.
Provide pre-service and in-service training for personnel involved in educating gifted and talented students.
Work with staff and parents to identify students with high-performance capability who need services or activities beyond those ordinarily provided by the school.
Work with gifted and talented service providers to establish and operate model projects and exemplary programs, including cooperative programs involving business, industry, and education.
Provide direct services or arrange accelerated learning experiences for gifted and talented students in accordance with their IEPs.
Work with staff to provide classroom or after-school enrichment experiences, such as music, art, computers, drama, and leadership.
Advocate for special education with school leadership.
When appropriate, connect with students’ outside providers, pediatricians, and therapists to support classroom needs.
Maintain confidentiality of student records and information.
Supervise assigned personnel, conduct annual performance evaluations, and recommend appropriate employment actions.
Provide staff training and professional development based on needs assessments.
Attend training and related sessions concerning compliance with BIE assurances and requirements, as well as all mandatory department trainings.
Maintain confidentiality of financial records and records for employees and clients.
Respond promptly and professionally to requests, complaints, and problems.
Demonstrate courtesy, respect, and sensitivity to others as a representative of the Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa.
Represent the Band and department positively and professionally in the community.
Maintain proper attendance and report to work on time in accordance with applicable policies.
Maintain a clean and organized work area.
Remain flexible and assume other responsibilities assigned by management as necessary.
Maintain appropriate work attire.