Job Description

Title:   COORDINATOR OF SPECIAL EDUCATION

Position Type: Exempt

Primary Function:

Coordinates with the Director of Special Education in the planning, implementation, and delivery of services for students with disabilities and the management of other responsibilities assigned to the Office of Special Education.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Professional License with endorsement in Special Education.
• Postgraduate Professional License in School Administration and completion of those courses at the graduate level that are pertinent to the assignment; at least 3 years of experience as a special education teacher and/or administrator.
• Candidates working toward a Postgraduate Professional License in School Administration may be considered.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Exhibits knowledge of the laws, procedures, principles, practices, and current developments associated with 504 and with the administration of special education programs under IDEA.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing with students, parents, school personnel, and members of the community.
• Excellent oral, written, and human relations and communications skills.  
• Exhibits knowledge of the evaluation/identification and needs of students with disabilities.
• Exhibit a high degree of professionalism to include work ethic, assuming and accepting responsibility, flexibility, attention to detail, time management, organization, maintaining composure in high demand and challenging situations, and modeling a positive attitude which contributes to a positive climate and culture within the department/division.  
• Demonstrated proficiency in use and application of a variety of office and instructional technology not limited to Microsoft Office Applications, Google applications, school student information and data systems, proficient word processing/keyboarding, and others as needed.

Performance Responsibilities:

• Provides support and technical assistance to division staff regarding required procedures and services for students with disabilities.
• Coordinates student services including the responsibility for identification, services, and compliance for students with disabilities within all programs.
• Plans and facilitates professional development programs designed to optimize delivery of specialized instruction for students with disabilities.
• Supports implementation of division instructional programs to meet the special learning needs of students with disabilities.
• Coordinates the implementation of policies and procedures in compliance with federal and state regulations as they relate to special education and Section 504.
• Supervises the work of support and related services personnel in organizing and administering student services
• Collaborates with other agencies as necessary.
• Assists in achieving Board mandated goals.
• Participates in local, regional, and state organizations, conferences, and trainings; communicates all relevant information to stakeholders.
• Engages in interdepartmental collaboration to support student academic and behavioral success, provide training to division staff, maintain accurate data, and meet reporting deadlines.
• Provides necessary professional development and training opportunities to a variety of audiences and stakeholders, including parents/guardians.
• Provide effective professional development and technical assistance, to include modeling and coaching, to school administrators, IEP team, and/or Section 504 team members in legal requirements and compliance matters necessary to ensure a free and appropriate public education (FAPE) for all students with disabilities.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Working Conditions & Physical Requirements:

The physical requirements described herein are representative of those which must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities, who are otherwise qualified, to perform the essential functions. Exhibit manual dexterity to dial a telephone and enter data into a computer; see and read a computer screen and printed material with or without vision aids; hear and understand speech at normal levels; speak in audible tones so that others may understand; physical agility to lift up to 25 pounds; to bend, climb stairs, walk and reach overhead.

Reports to:

Director of Special Education

Terms of Employment:

Twelve months a year. Salary according to School Board Pay Plan.

Evaluation:

Performance on this job will be evaluated in accordance with School Board policy and administrative regulations on evaluation of administrative personnel.

1/9/2025