Special Education Coordinator Lts
About The Position
The Coordinator of Special Education is responsible for the supervision of special education staff. The Coordinator will serve as the LEA representative at Evaluation Team Meetings and IEP Team meetings for in-district, parentally placed students, as well as out of district students. The coordinator works with the Building Administrator and Director of Pupil Personnel Services to ensure that the provision of special education and related services to students with Individual Education Programs (IEP) is provided. The Coordinator of Special Education fosters collaboration in the department and recognizes the accomplishment of departmental members. Depth of knowledge regarding special education law, processes and procedures, exceptional leadership and communication skills are paramount. 'Assists in the recruitment, selection and assignment of special education personnel 'Works with the leadership team to identify/organize professional development needs and activities for the school community in addition to participating in relevant professional development opportunities Works with building leadership team and the Director of Pupil Personnel Services to develop and implement efficient and effective service delivery models reflecting best practice 'Fosters collaboration between special education and general education as it pertains to teaching, learning and assessment 'Works with the Building Administrator and Director of Pupil Personnel Services to develop an annual budget for special education personnel and expenditures 'Assists the Director of Pupil Personnel Services in the preparation and revision of school documents (PPS forms, Special Education Guidebook, etc.) 'Collaborates with building administrators and department chairs to prepare state testing administration schedule and assists with testing accommodation needs for students with IEPs 0Meets regularly with building administration and other department chairs on the Leadership Team to address short and long term needs 'Aides in developing school policies in collaboration with building administrators Support programming development and instructional improvement in collaboration with building administrators oWorks with the Building Administrator/Dept Chair and School Counselors in preparing for course registration and to develop student and special education staff schedules 'Plans for and contributes to effective transitions for new students and their families. Conducts site visits for out of district students when necessary 'Acts as LEA for Out of District students 'Assigns caseloads to special educators inclusive of parentally placed students 'Monitors class sizes and caseloads in preparation for staff projections 'Communicates effectively with parents and staff Coordinates Evaluation Team agendas and paperwork 'When needed will complete educational evaluations of students 'Ensures that IEPs meet all regulatory and district standards, are written to reflect best practices, reflect high quality programming and are implemented with fidelity Maintains electronic files in special education platform 'Provide coaching and feedback to special education staff regarding processes and programming related to special education 'Supervise special education staff to ensure district complies with all federal and state regulations related to special education 'Assumes other duties as assigned by the Director of Pupil Personnel Services
Requirements
- Recent (minimum 1 - 3 years) experience as an LEA
- Special Education Certification required.
- Experience as a facilitative leader
- Collaborates well with colleagues of diverse backgrounds on pedagogical approaches, curricular alignment, and instructional strategies.
- Support a vision that reflects an ALL STUDENTS classroom program.
- Knowledge of curriculum, standards, and performance assessments.
- Knowledge of Specially Designed Instruction
- Knowledge of common educational tests used for assessments for special education
- Ability to facilitate and navigate difficult conversations with staff and families
- Proficiency in developing all aspects of an IEP
- Proficient understanding of M TSS (SEL/academics) as well as M TSS interventions
- Proficiency with Google Suite
- Ability to organize and schedule oneself in an effective and efficient manner
- Demonstrates knowledge of Federal and State Regulations governing the Individuals Disabilities Education Act
- Demonstrated ability in using technology to support teaching & learning.
- Demonstrated ability with planning, coordinating & validating instructional innovation efforts.
- Ability to work well with colleagues, parents, students, & administrators.
- Demonstrate exemplary oral and written communication as well as active listening skills
- Growth Mindset.
- Current Fingerprint Based National BCI Check
- Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Screening Committee or Superintendent may find appropriate
Nice To Haves
- Administration certification preferred
- Master's Degree preferred
Responsibilities
- Assists in the recruitment, selection and assignment of special education personnel
- Works with the leadership team to identify/organize professional development needs and activities for the school community in addition to participating in relevant professional development opportunities
- Works with building leadership team and the Director of Pupil Personnel Services to develop and implement efficient and effective service delivery models reflecting best practice
- Fosters collaboration between special education and general education as it pertains to teaching, learning and assessment
- Works with the Building Administrator and Director of Pupil Personnel Services to develop an annual budget for special education personnel and expenditures
- Assists the Director of Pupil Personnel Services in the preparation and revision of school documents (PPS forms, Special Education Guidebook, etc.)
- Collaborates with building administrators and department chairs to prepare state testing administration schedule and assists with testing accommodation needs for students with IEPs
- Meets regularly with building administration and other department chairs on the Leadership Team to address short and long term needs
- Aides in developing school policies in collaboration with building administrators
- Support programming development and instructional improvement in collaboration with building administrators
- Works with the Building Administrator/Dept Chair and School Counselors in preparing for course registration and to develop student and special education staff schedules
- Plans for and contributes to effective transitions for new students and their families.
- Conducts site visits for out of district students when necessary
- Acts as LEA for Out of District students
- Assigns caseloads to special educators inclusive of parentally placed students
- Monitors class sizes and caseloads in preparation for staff projections
- Communicates effectively with parents and staff
- Coordinates Evaluation Team agendas and paperwork
- When needed will complete educational evaluations of students
- Ensures that IEPs meet all regulatory and district standards, are written to reflect best practices, reflect high quality programming and are implemented with fidelity
- Maintains electronic files in special education platform
- Provide coaching and feedback to special education staff regarding processes and programming related to special education
- Supervise special education staff to ensure district complies with all federal and state regulations related to special education
- Assumes other duties as assigned by the Director of Pupil Personnel Services
