Special Education Coordinator

South Kingstown Public Schools • Wakefield, RI

1d • Onsite

About The Position

South Kingstown School District is currently accepting applications for a Special Education Coordinator (Elementary). South Kingstown is a proud Professional Learning Community built upon collaborative leadership, 21st-century deep learning competencies, while developing a culture of equity, openness, and sharing of ideas. Working together, the South Kingstown School District provides the foundation for an exceptional educational experience. We are committed to working in partnership with families and the entire community to educate ALL of our children. Few school districts can offer what the South Kingstown School District can. The excellence and variety of programs offered by our schools, along with the quality of life in South Kingstown, make our community of South Kingstown a wonderful place to learn, work, and live.

Requirements

• Special Education Certification required.
• 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.
• Demonstrates knowledge of Federal and State Regulations governing the Individuals with 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 & written communication & listening skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Positive attitude.
• Successful interview.
• Current Fingerprint-Based National BCI Check.

Nice To Haves

• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Screening Committee or Superintendent may find appropriate.

Responsibilities

• Supervises special education staff.
• Serves as the LEA representative at Evaluation Team Meetings and IEP Team meetings.
• Works with the Building Administrator and Director of Pupil Personnel Services to ensure the provision of special education and related services to students with Individual Education Programs (IEP).
• Fosters collaboration in the department and recognizes the accomplishments of departmental members.
• 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(s), Instructional Coordinator(s), 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 in collaboration with the Instructional Coordinator (s).
• Assists in the preparation and revision of school documents (Program of Studies, Student Handbook, etc.) in conjunction with the Building Administrators and Instructional Coordinator(s).
• Collaborates with building administrators and Instructional Coordinator(s) to prepare the state testing administration schedule and assists with accommodation needs for students with IEPs.
• Meets regularly with building administration and other Instructional Coordinator(s) on the Leadership Team to address short and long-term needs.
• Aids in developing school policies in collaboration with the Instructional Coordinator(s) and building administrators.
• Supports programming development and instructional improvement in collaboration with the Instructional Coordinator(s) and building administrators.
• Works with the Building Administrator, Instructional Coordinator(s), 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.
• Assigns caseloads to special educators.
• Communicates effectively with parents and staff.
• Coordinates Evaluation Team agendas and paperwork.
• Completes 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 the special education platform.
• Provides coaching and feedback to special education staff regarding processes and programming related to special education.
• Supervises special education staff to ensure the district complies with all federal and state regulations related to special education.
• Assumes other duties as assigned by the Building Admin and/or Director of Pupil Personnel Services.

Benefits

• Salary and benefits established by the collective bargaining agreement between the South Kingstown School Committee and NEA South Kingstown.
• $5000 Stipend

What This Job Offers

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