Special Education Program Coordinator: Lincoln School

Under the direction of the Principal of Lincoln School, the Program Coordinator serves as an instructional leader in the planning, coordination, and administration of special education programming. The position of Lincoln School Program Coordinator provides technical assistance, professional development and coaching to staff at Kent ISD.

• Valid Michigan professional certification in an area related to Special Education required.
• Master’s degree in Special Education or related field, preferred.
• Three years of successful experience in education.

• Provides leadership and supervision in the management of Lincoln School for students with disabilities.
• Assists staff in interpreting curriculum expectations, PBIS, selecting appropriate instructional and social‑emotional resources, developing differentiation strategies, and making the curriculum relevant for all students.
• Uses the working knowledge of effective instruction in establishing school processes and routines that engage teachers/staff in regular monitoring of student progress and evaluation, adaptation, and improvement of instructional strategies which meet the individualized needs of students.
• Assists special education staff with Least Restrictive Environment decision‑making matrices.
• Works with staff to develop meaningful lEPs and programming to support increased student growth and achievement for students with disabilities.
• Attends IEPs as determined for the purpose of facilitating process.
• Provides county, building, and classroom professional development and coaching.
• Forms relationships with staff, students, families, LEAs, and the broader school community and seeks out resources and support while advocating for the school/program.
• Ensures all segments of the community are included, involved, respected, and valued.
• Establishes regular systems of two‑way communication with parents and community, while involving parents in their child’s education.
• Trains teachers/staff to lead collaborative inquiry; assists colleagues in developing evidence‑based goals and strategies; and disseminates successful improvement work.
• Works with staff to deepen student and school data analysis to evaluate and revise school improvement goals and strategies.
• Provides staff training and support to use the school’s data system for collecting, analyzing, and interpreting multiple forms of data for progress and performance monitoring.
• Assists in working with staff, students, parents, local educational agencies, public school academies, and the community to build a shared vision of learning for all students.
• Assists in working with staff, students, families, and community agencies to link school priorities and strategies into the school improvement plan to achieve school and district goals.
• Works with staff to establish building and district systems, processes, trainings, and shared leadership to ensure full compliance with the IDEA, Michigan Administrative Rules for Special Education, and the Kent Intermediate School District Special Education Plan.
• Provides staff development opportunities that incorporate the mission of the district, program evaluation outcomes, and input from the teachers.
• Serves as a member of the program’s School Improvement team.
• Performs other duties as directed by Administrator/Principal.

• Knowledge and experience working with students with disabilities; cognitive impairments and autism is preferred.
• Experience developing and delivering professional learning for staff.
• Knowledge of special education laws, rules, regulations and compliance responsibilities.
• Ability to work constructively with parents, students, staff and community agencies.
• Ability to implement complex systems of support.
• Ability to handle conflict productively.
• Non‑violent Crisis Intervention certification.
• Ability to drive between buildings and local school districts.
• Must pass criminal background check as required by School Safety Legislation.
• Demonstrates…