Process Coordinator
About The Position
The Aurora R-VIII School District is currently accepting applications for a full-time, special education process coordinator for the 2026-2027 school year. This candidate should have leadership skills along with a thorough knowledge of the special education process, timelines, and compliance (both state and federal requirements). They must understand eligibility, the evaluation process and how to complete evaluations. This person will complete both in-state and out-of-state transfer requirements, meet with families entering the district and process needed paperwork. The position will require them to work with teams having difficulty with student behavior, show experience and knowledge of behavior manifestations and functional behavior assessments, understand writing classroom observations for eligibility purposes, work well with teachers, parents, and other staff members, be able to multitask, enjoy paperwork, and prioritize needs. This person will also help with inservices, core data preparation and budget so knowledge and/or experience in these areas are preferred. They must be certified in special education and have at least a master’s degree (administration or special education is preferred). Aurora students attend school Monday-Thursday (4 days a week only). Benefits include a Board-paid health insurance stipend and paid sick/personal leave days. We also have a staff-paid daycare option if needed. Salary depends upon years of experience and level of education – salary schedule, personnel guide. There is an additional $5400.00 stipend plus 10 additional days with the position. Apply at www.aurorar8.org. ALL INTERESTED APPLICANTS MUST APPLY ONLINE ON THE AURORA R-VIII DISTRICT WEBSITE. Application packet should include a letter of application, 3 references, and a copy of certification/transcripts. For additional information, please contact Dr. Brenda Lakin, Director of Special Education, at 417-678-7742 or by email at [email protected].
Requirements
- Leadership skills
- Thorough knowledge of the special education process, timelines, and compliance (both state and federal requirements)
- Understand eligibility
- Understand the evaluation process
- Understand how to complete evaluations
- Complete both in-state and out-of-state transfer requirements
- Meet with families entering the district and process needed paperwork
- Work with teams having difficulty with student behavior
- Show experience and knowledge of behavior manifestations and functional behavior assessments
- Understand writing classroom observations for eligibility purposes
- Work well with teachers, parents, and other staff members
- Be able to multitask
- Enjoy paperwork
- Prioritize needs
- Certified in special education
- Have at least a master’s degree (administration or special education is preferred)
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge and/or experience in inservices
- Knowledge and/or experience in core data preparation
- Knowledge and/or experience in budget
Benefits
- Board-paid health insurance stipend
- Paid sick/personal leave days
- Staff-paid daycare option
- Additional $5400.00 stipend plus 10 additional days with the position
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
