2026-27 Special Education Coordinator - Middle School

Western Heights Public Schools•Oklahoma City, OK

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Performs professional level duties under minimal supervision to instruct students in accordance with state and district curricular standards and follows all guidelines and policies pertaining to special education. This role involves regular contact with students, other teachers, support and administrative staff, and parents, requiring tact, diplomacy, and independent judgment for problem-solving, policy interpretation, and counseling. Good people skills, adherence to safety guidelines, district dress standards, and attendance policies are essential. Creativity, initiative, and effective problem-solving are important for delivering instruction in accordance with the Oklahoma Teacher and Leader Effectiveness Model and other state and district standards.

Requirements

State Licensure or Certification
Bachelor’s Degree in Education (Minimum)
Completion of student teaching
Demonstration of Content Knowledge when teaching assignment is in ESSA category required to meet highly qualified standards.

Responsibilities

Maintaining the security of the site special education files
Reviewing paperwork received on new special education students
Assisting counselors with special education student schedule and issues related to state/district testing
Monitor special education students (manage eligibility, make parent contacts, etc)
Assist with testing during state/district testing periods
Ensure testing modifications are in place and followed
Ensure assignment modifications are followed
Participate in and/or support collaborative teaching
Schedule IEP and related meetings
Manage special education meeting calendar
Provide inservice/assistance for new special education teachers at site
Cover special education classes (when no other options is available)
Other duties as assigned
Supervision of students in the classroom and throughout the school building during the work day.
Maintaining order and disciplining students in accordance with the district policy.