Out of District Coordinator

Lexington Public Schools•Lexington, MA

About The Position

To oversee approximately 110 Lexington Public School students who are in Out-Of-District placements. This person is responsible for being a liaison to the student/families and represents the Lexington Public Schools at all special education Team meetings that occur at the Out-of-District private schools. The Out-of-District Coordinator is responsible for ensuring that all special education guidelines and regulations are being followed.

Requirements

Current and valid DESE license as a Special Education Administrator, a current and valid DESE license in Special Education and Supervisor/Director
Valid Driver’s License is required.
Master’s Degree with Special Education Administrator license
At least 3 years of experience in special education administration
Experience in a public school environment
Demonstrates knowledge of current special education laws, inclusionary practices, and organizational skills.
Extensive knowledge of the IEP process
Ability to plan and organize 110+ Out-Of-District cases, meeting timelines according to the regulations.
Ability to work with many stakeholders, coordinating meetings and services for students.
Strong executive functioning and flexibility will be essential.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with parents/guardians, Out-Of-District School staff, peers and administrators.

Responsibilities

Ability to effectively partner with families and collaborate with numerous stakeholders.
Facilitate Individual Education Programs (IEP) meetings and serves as the chairperson for out-of-district students including re-evaluations, and adherence with Federal and State requirements
Facilitate communications and working relationships with parents, outside agencies and community resources.
Ensures the implementation of Special Education regulations and mandates and is responsible for seeing that all timelines are met and all required paperwork is completed.
Understands they are an integral member of the educational team that effectively communicates to parents, students, and community members a systemic approach that models teamwork, encourages collegiality and supports collaboration.
Supports parents/guardians with the process of referral and identifying the most appropriate placement for the student and supports the parent and facilitates communication with the schools if concerns arise. Multiple program tours are often necessary at this stage
Review and monitor students’ Individualized Education Programs in accordance with state and federal due process requirements.
Works with in-district staff to support the transition of students in and out of the district.
Responsible for supporting administrative special education paperwork demands.
Collaborates with the Director of Business and Finance and the Special Education Director to monitor the financial obligations of OOD (tuitions, equipment, transportation monitors, instructional assistant support, nursing/medical supports, and assistive technology).
Responsible for supporting the process for the district to access reimbursement as a part of the Special Education Circuit Breaker program.
Ability to travel between multiple in and out-of-district school locations (must possess valid driver’s license)
Performs other related duties as assigned.