Coordinator

Missouri REAP•Carthage, MO

38d

About The Position

To view full description and apply, visit: https://carthagetigers.schoolspring.com/ Position: Special Education Process Coordinator Term: Full-time Classification: Certified, Exempt Location: TBD Qualification: At minimum must have a Master's Degree. Must have an appropriate Missouri Special Education Certificate in one special education field. (i.e., Mild/Moderate Cross Categorical, ECSE, etc.). Candidate must have demonstrated knowledge of the Special Education Process and laws, and at minimum have 5 years' experience in providing special education services. Supervisory: No Reports to: Director of Special Services, Building Principal Essential Functions: Coordinates special education programs, policies and diagnostic procedures. Direct the process for initial referrals/evaluations and reevaluations by completing all compliance forms for all special education services, except speech only referrals. Serve as a resource to special education teachers. Serve as a liaison between parents and special education services. Review and maintain special education records including IEP checks and annual file reviews. Collaborate with other PCs to organize and ensure procedures to monitor the completion of all evaluation reports and IEPs as required by time-line laws. Conducts compliance efforts and reviews of special education teachers within their assigned attendance zone. Collaborate with the Director and other PCs, identifies, plans, and implements professional development as defined by needs assessment. Provides evidence based instructional guidance to teachers and TLCs as needed. Coach and mentor teachers in adhering to the district vision for instructing at-risk students and students with disabilities. Assists the Director of Student Services in researching and/or implementing new program components or initiatives. Provide assistance as requested in the preparation of federal, state and local reports on special education and related programs and services. Develop, provide and promote regular in-service training to special education support staff. Carry out all other duties as assigned. You are navigating off of REAP site to the district's posting.

Requirements

At minimum must have a Master's Degree.
Must have an appropriate Missouri Special Education Certificate in one special education field. (i.e., Mild/Moderate Cross Categorical, ECSE, etc.).
Candidate must have demonstrated knowledge of the Special Education Process and laws, and at minimum have 5 years' experience in providing special education services.

Responsibilities

Coordinates special education programs, policies and diagnostic procedures.
Direct the process for initial referrals/evaluations and reevaluations by completing all compliance forms for all special education services, except speech only referrals.
Serve as a resource to special education teachers.
Serve as a liaison between parents and special education services.
Review and maintain special education records including IEP checks and annual file reviews.
Collaborate with other PCs to organize and ensure procedures to monitor the completion of all evaluation reports and IEPs as required by time-line laws.
Conducts compliance efforts and reviews of special education teachers within their assigned attendance zone.
Collaborate with the Director and other PCs, identifies, plans, and implements professional development as defined by needs assessment.
Provides evidence based instructional guidance to teachers and TLCs as needed.
Coach and mentor teachers in adhering to the district vision for instructing at-risk students and students with disabilities.
Assists the Director of Student Services in researching and/or implementing new program components or initiatives.
Provide assistance as requested in the preparation of federal, state and local reports on special education and related programs and services.
Develop, provide and promote regular in-service training to special education support staff.
Carry out all other duties as assigned.