Special Education Coordinator - Private Day Placement

Peoria Unified School District•Glendale, AZ

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

Case manages students at assigned private day schools throughout Maricopa County. The district representative will support IEP team process and decisions for students whose significant and profound disabilities require a placement on the continuum of services beyond the public school setting. This person will collaborate with private day school personnel to provide necessary supports to enable students to reach their IEP goals.

Requirements

Certified Special Education Teacher with Cross Categorical K-12, Severe/Profound, or equivalent certificate issued by the Arizona State Department of Education
A minimum of 5 years in teaching special education
Knowledge of applicable Federal, state, county and city statutes, rules, policies and procedures
Knowledge of applicable Peoria Unified School District and departmental policies and procedures
Knowledge of IEP Compliance
Knowledge of all areas of disabilities in regards to goal writing, assistive technology and supplemental aids and services.
Knowledge of criteria for ESY eligibility.
Knowledge of facilitating of successful meetings to accomplish all IEP responsibilities.
Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relations with co-workers, vendors, students, parents, students Private Day School and their staff, educational advocates and attorneys and the general public and others having business with the school district
Skill in operating a personal computer utilizing a variety of software applications
Must hold or obtain an IVP fingerprint clearance card.
Must be able to pass a background check.
Must be able to obtain and maintain an Arizona driver's license.

Responsibilities

Participates in all IEP meetings as district representative by contributing behavior and practical expertise and IEP compliance direction
Completes portions of IEP on district paperwork
Provides case management services for students with a disability including all requirements related to IEP development, provision, and compliance to state and federal regulations
Communicates with transportation and completes transportation forms
Communicates and completes paperwork from IEPs for Direct Service Claims
Facilitates moves from public setting to private day schools for students that require a more restrictive environment by working with parents to tour potential programs and completing IEP paperwork
Facilitates moves from private day schools back to the public setting based on IEP team decisions for the most appropriate environment
Manage enrollment and withdrawals of students in the district student management system
Turns in the original paperwork and information to the district office following district required timelines
Maintains accurate census of all students on caseload per district and state guidelines
Maintains accurate and complete records required by law, district policy, and administrative regulation
Attends district meetings and serves on staff committees as required
Strives to build strong, positive working relationships with community providers
Maintains all aspect and provision of confidentiality related to (Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act) FERPA
Performs other duties as assigned or required
Willing to work flexible hours when necessary