Special Services Program Coordinator (8855-SPED)

Evergreen Public Schools•Vancouver, WA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is for the 2026-2027 School Year and is a 1.0 FTE, 215 days per year, 8 hours per day Continuing Position. Evergreen Public Schools (EPS) is committed to creating a diverse community that provides equitable opportunities, access, resources, and support for all members to be successful. The district aims to recruit, hire, and retain employees from all backgrounds to foster an equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment. This role will support the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of inclusive programming and service delivery models for students receiving special education services and multilingual learners.

Requirements

Minimum six (6) years relevant special education experience.
Valid Washington Administrator Certificate required.
Master's Degree in education or related field.
Knowledge of special education evaluation, eligibility, and due process.
Knowledge of special education rules and regulations.
Ability to demonstrate effective written and oral communications with diverse community members to include students, staff, parents and community stakeholders.
Ability to respond to and engage with a diverse multi-cultural and multi-racial community, and to work side by side and foster strong, positive relationships with parents, staff, students and the public.
Knowledge of current special education program options and best practices.
Demonstrated commitment to professional growth.
Demonstrated leadership skills.
Experience in developing and facilitating engaging professional development for staff and a commitment to equity while building a diverse and inclusive school community.
Demonstrated ability to function as an active, productive, and integral member of a team.
Demonstrated ability to utilize available technology (i.e. e-mail, voice-mail, and computers).
Knowledge/awareness of own cultural identity and how this influences behavior, and desire to learn about the cultural identity of others.
Nurtures a positive school environment that celebrates, respects and values diversity, where teaching and learning are made relevant and meaningful to students of various cultures.
Initiates activities and discussions that lead to increased cultural competence of staff, informing and expanding teaching practices within classrooms.
Models instructional leadership and demonstrates a strong commitment to equitable outcomes for all students.
Ability to recognize each person as a unique individual even as we celebrate their group cultural heritage.
The ability and desire to establish positive relationships with persons regardless of race, gender, physical limitation, sexual orientation or religious belief, with an active commitment to equal opportunity for all persons.
Demonstrated ability to establish effective working relationships and interact successfully with diverse instructional support services and administrative staff, including perceiving the needs and concerns of others; assisting others in resolving conflicts; motivating others; and designing programs to assist others in meeting organizational goals.

Responsibilities

Assist in the development and implementation of procedures/processes for Special Services.
Coordinate curriculum and programs in assigned area(s).
Maintain a positive relationship with students, staff, parents, and community by modeling respect, cooperation, and professionalism.
Assist in the implementation of district goals by providing leadership in general and special education.
Support the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of inclusive programming and service delivery models for students receiving special education services and multilingual learners.
Provide ongoing training and/or support for staff.
Demonstrate knowledge and support of the district vision, mission, and focus.
Participate on various district committees.
Serve as a liaison between Special Services Instructional Staff and Special Services Administration.
Represent the district Special Services program in meetings.
Communicate concerns/needs progress to Special Services Director.
Disseminate information to staff in a clear and concise manner.
Gather information from staff as needed for decision making.
Assist in the recruitment and hiring of new staff.
Assist buildings in determining staffing needs and student programming.
Assist in providing orientation for new staff.
Establish a set of culturally responsive standard operating procedures, practices and routines.
Provide and/or facilitate training of staff with regard to the most effective practices which lead to higher student achievement regardless of race, ethnicity, socioeconomic status or prior academic achievement.
Assist in the development and implementation of in-service training programs.
Participate in budget process, facilitate preview of instructional materials, and maintain inventories.
Establish and maintain a working relationship with building and district administration.
Support building teams in planning and maintaining effective service delivery models.
Assist building teams in maintaining due process.
Provide technical assistance to principals regarding special education staff (i.e. evaluations).
Develops cultural competence and a commitment to equity in outcomes and opportunities for adults and students.
Leads for equity towards college and career readiness.
Nurtures a school environment that celebrates, respects, and values diversity where teaching and learning are made relevant and meaningful to students of various cultures.
Publicly draws attention to all equity gaps that exist for various groups of students with plans to address their elimination.
Initiates activities and discussions that lead to increased cultural competence of staff, informing and expanding teaching practices within classrooms.
Supports the development and implementation of behavior support systems that increase student access, engagement, safety and participation in the least restrictive environment.
Assist teams in analyzing behavioral attendance and discipline data to identify trends, address disproportionality and support equitable student outcomes.
Maintain current knowledge of developments in general education curriculum, inclusive practices, specially designed instruction, and evidence-based instructional strategies.
Support staff in implementing effective instructional practices that promote student access, participation, and progress within the general education curriculum.
Assist staff with the development and implementation of instructional supports, accommodations, modifications, and specially designed instruction aligned with student needs and state standards.
Collaborate with building teams to strengthen inclusive instructional practices and support positive academic, social emotional, and behavioral outcomes for diverse learners.
Provide professional development and coaching related to curriculum access, instruction, and inclusive educational practices.
Other duties or projects as assigned.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, basic long-term disability, basic life and AD&D insurance through School Employees Benefits Board (SEBB).
Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
Dependent Care Assistance Program (DCAP).
Health Savings Account (HSA).
Flexible Spending Account for Health Care (FPFSA) with High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP).
Other supplemental benefits.
Employer-employee funded retirement benefits through Department of Retirement Services (DRS).
Paid holidays.
Paid time off, including sick, vacation, personal, religious, and bereavement leave.
Additional negotiated leave options as per the Evergreen Administrators' Association Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA).
Additional pay provisions for certificated positions (e.g., TRI pay, In-Service days, Extended Contracts) in accordance with applicable CBAs.