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Coordinator Special Education Department

Job in Anchorage, Anchorage Borough, Alaska, 99507, USA
Listing for: Anchorage School District
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-01-01
Job specializations:
  • Education / Teaching
    Education Administration, Academic
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 71063 - 102497 USD Yearly USD 71063.00 102497.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
  • Position Type:
    Professionals and Supervisors/ Coordinator Special Education Department
  • Date Posted:
    7/28/2025
  • Location:

    SPECIAL EDUCATION
  • A master’s degree.
  • An initial, professional, or master Alaska teaching certificate or type C special services certificate with special education endorsement.
  • Five years of experience in special education.
  • A valid driver’s license.
  • A master’s degree in special education.
  • School administration experience.
  • Knowledge of theories and practices of special education and related program development.
  • Knowledge of federal, state, and ASD special education laws, regulations, and policies.
  • Assists in the development of training and programs for students certified for special education and attending private or public school.
  • Consults with parents, teachers, and administration regarding both specific student and program needs.
  • Coordinates professionally and effectively with ASD and community staff, committees, and agencies in providing special education support programs and services.
  • Assists in the development of public information concerning programs and practices of the special education department.
  • Works collaboratively with directors and supervisors to share administrative responsibilities.
  • Coordinates the planning and implementation of both small and large group in-service and other staff development meetings and trainings for the Special Education and Related Services Departments. Makes effective use of technology tools for both online and in person development.
  • Evaluates the performance of assigned classified staff using ASD performance standards.
  • Takes initiative, working both independently and collaboratively. Develops creative solutions to problems.
  • Coordinates and acts as project manager for assigned department projects.
  • Assists in the preparation of annual program reports.
  • Coordinates internal and external communication, such as newsletters, flyers, and website.
  • Assists in reviewing and purchasing materials for special education students and staff.
  • Serves as the department’s assessment lead and liaison.
  • Coordinates the development and implementation of department goals and initiatives.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.
  • Bargaining Unit
    : ACE
    Work Year
    :230 days per year, 12 contract payments
    Work
    Day
    :8 hours per day
    FTE
    :
    Full time, 1.0 FTE
    Salary
    : ACE 12,step A to P ($71,063 to $102,497 ), DOE

    Job Summary
    The Special Education Department Coordinator assists the department in developing programs for Anchorage School District students receiving special education services, coordinating staff development opportunities for special education staff, and collaborating to support the implementation of special education services. The coordinator provides information to administrators, parents, and teachers on policies and procedures affecting the delivery of services to special education students. This position requires a valid Alaska teaching or administrative certificate and has a retirement association with the Alaska Teachers’ Retirement System (TRS).

    Job Requirements
    The following are required:
  • A master’s degree.
  • An initial, professional, or master Alaska teaching certificate or type C special services certificate with special education endorsement.
  • Five years of experience in special education.
  • A valid driver’s license.
  • The following are preferred:
  • A master’s degree in special education.
  • School administration experience.
  • Knowledge of theories and practices of special education and related program development.
  • Knowledge of federal, state, and ASD special education laws, regulations, and policies.
  • Essential Job Functions
  • Assists in the development of training and programs for students certified for special education and attending private or public school.
  • Consults with parents, teachers, and administration regarding both specific student and program needs.
  • Coordinates professionally and effectively with ASD and community staff, committees, and agencies in providing special education support programs and services.
  • Assists in the development of public information concerning programs and practices of the special education department.
  • Works collaboratively with directors and supervisors to share administrative…
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