Special Education Coordinator - Elementary

Arlington Public Schools • Arlington, MA

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About The Position

The vision of the Arlington Public Schools is to be an equitable educational community where all learners feel a sense of belonging, experience growth and joy, and are empowered to shape their own futures and contribute to a better world . Arlington Public Schools Job Description Elementary Special Education Coordinator Qualifications Licensed Administrator of Special Education and other relevant certifications Experience leading Team Meetings, comprehensive understanding of State and Federal Laws and Regulations Computer software competency, with particular focus on Special Education Database Software (Easy IEP/EdPlan) Strong knowledge base of Elementary Special Education, Evaluation, Curriculum and Transition Planning Good writing skills Exceptional interpersonal skills Management of Staff: Hires, supervises and evaluates team chairs, related service providers, teachers and teaching assistants in conjunction with the building principal and district administration Provides training and professional development opportunities for general education and special education staff in areas such as specialized instructional strategies, accommodations, and inclusion Oversees caseload assignments, schedules, and building-based due process compliance Facilitates monthly meetings with team chairs, teachers, and related services staff Management of Programs/District Procedures: Supervises specialized programs and curriculum in programs Provides general fiscal oversight for specialized programs Works with Department of Education finance division relative to “Circuit Breaker” reimbursement program Manages application, submission and budgeting of federal special education entitlement grants in addition to seeking out new competitive grant opportunities Works closely with the Director of Special Education and Financial Manager in preparing budgets for special education programs, out of district placements, and daily operations budget Assists in developing budgets for special education programs and services Works with principals and team chairs to support inclusion of ALL special education students Recommends and develops programs, with team, to meet the needs of students, in or out of district Communicates to school administrators and staff information about each program and information about changes or developments within each on-going program IEP Process: Reads IEP to insure compliance with state and federal mandates and program placement Attends team meetings when necessary Provides monthly report to Assistant Superintendent for Student Services regarding numbers of students on IEPs at each building, referral data, including outside placements and private pay students Other responsibilities as determined by Superintendent and/or the Assistant Superintendent for Student Services Arlington values diversity. We strongly encourage candidates of varied backgrounds, including people of color, persons with disabilities and others to apply. Reports to: Assistant Superintendent for Student Services Salary: per AAA contract Work year: 205 days per AAA contract This is a 205 day position in the Arlington Administrators Association bargaining unit. Responsibility for evaluating teachers and related service providers. All employees must have a criminal background check, CORI and Fingerprinting. Arlington Community Education is a self-supporting program of the Arlington Public Schools. Arlington values diversity. We strongly encourage candidates of varied backgrounds, including people of color, persons with disabilities, and others to apply. The Arlington Public Schools are committed to creating an inclusive and safe learning and working environment that reflects a diversity of perspectives, values, and experiences. We welcome staff who are aware of the role that bias and prejudice play in society, are creative and willing to try new approaches, and are reflective about their daily practice. We are looking for candidates who welcome a challenge, are eager to collaborate and contribute to the success of students, are ready to engage in two-way partnership with families, and who will contribute their diverse talents to the organization as a whole. This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee, and is subject to change by the employer, as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

Requirements

• Licensed Administrator of Special Education and other relevant certifications
• Experience leading Team Meetings, comprehensive understanding of State and Federal Laws and Regulations
• Computer software competency, with particular focus on Special Education Database Software (Easy IEP/EdPlan)
• Strong knowledge base of Elementary Special Education, Evaluation, Curriculum and Transition Planning
• Good writing skills
• Exceptional interpersonal skills
• All employees must have a criminal background check, CORI and Fingerprinting

Responsibilities

• Hires, supervises and evaluates team chairs, related service providers, teachers and teaching assistants in conjunction with the building principal and district administration
• Provides training and professional development opportunities for general education and special education staff in areas such as specialized instructional strategies, accommodations, and inclusion
• Oversees caseload assignments, schedules, and building-based due process compliance
• Facilitates monthly meetings with team chairs, teachers, and related services staff
• Supervises specialized programs and curriculum in programs
• Provides general fiscal oversight for specialized programs
• Works with Department of Education finance division relative to “Circuit Breaker” reimbursement program
• Manages application, submission and budgeting of federal special education entitlement grants in addition to seeking out new competitive grant opportunities
• Works closely with the Director of Special Education and Financial Manager in preparing budgets for special education programs, out of district placements, and daily operations budget
• Assists in developing budgets for special education programs and services
• Works with principals and team chairs to support inclusion of ALL special education students
• Recommends and develops programs, with team, to meet the needs of students, in or out of district
• Communicates to school administrators and staff information about each program and information about changes or developments within each on-going program
• Reads IEP to insure compliance with state and federal mandates and program placement
• Attends team meetings when necessary
• Provides monthly report to Assistant Superintendent for Student Services regarding numbers of students on IEPs at each building, referral data, including outside placements and private pay students
• Other responsibilities as determined by Superintendent and/or the Assistant Superintendent for Student Services

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed