Special Programs Coordinator

Special Programs Coordinator
Bay City ISD

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Job Title: Special Programs Coordinator

Exemption Status/ Test: Exempt

Reports to: Special Programs Director

Department/ School: Special Programs Department

Minimum Salary: $

Annual Work Calendar Days: 202 Days

Primary

Purpose:

The Coordinator of Special Services is responsible for identifying, developing, and coordinating resources at each campus or program assigned in order to meet the needs of students who qualify for special education. The Coordinator is responsible for working with campus personnel to provide appropriate programs for all Special Education students on the campus. The Coordinator is also responsible for leadership of assigned special education programs for staff and program development purposes.

Employee Medical Coverage starting at $30/ month

Employee & Dependent Coverage starting at $343/ month

Optional Add-On Benefits such as Dental, Vision, and Disability

Leave Benefits, personal leave and sick leave days

Master’s degree in a special education area or a related area preferred

T‑Tess appraiser certified

Special Knowledge/

Skills:

Knowledge of Special Education laws, state and federal (rules and regulations)

Knowledge of other special populations (OSP) and results driven accountability (RDA)

Strong ability to communicate orally and in writing

Ability to coordinate special education programs

Vast knowledge and experience with behavior management and intervention strategies

Experience:

Three years experience working within special education or school administration is preferred

Major

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Serve as an instructional leader, consultant, and support for the teachers and students on the campuses and in the program areas
• Facilitate least restrictive environment placement of students with
• Provide follow-up to special education placements including planning and implementation of related services, adaptive equipment, instructional materials and record
• Provide program development, implementation, and program
• Provide leadership in the development and implementation of curriculum and instruction for students with special education
• Work with the Director of Special Services in planning and providing inservice training and staff development for general education and special education
• Prepare and submit staff development budgets for various program areas.
• Interview special education applicants and, in coordination with the campus administrators, recommend to hire personnel according to district policies and
• Document visits to classrooms on a regular basis to observe the teacher/student interaction in order to identify and make recommendations in areas needing
• Assist in the evaluation of teachers/assistants in the special education programs in their schools and evaluate staff
• Monitor and ensure all student files meet compliance standards of the Texas Education
• Review and revise department policies and procedures annually to ensure compliance with local, state and federal
• Collaborate with other district department, leadership to provide input with regards to special
• Participate in ARD meetings as needed, monitor the appropriate development of IEPs for quality programming, and follow-up to ensure compliance with the
• Coordinate transition services of children from home to school environment, from one educational program to another, and from high school to higher education or successful job placement, or to other agency
• Serve as a conflict mediator/problem solver in crisis situations concerning program, placement, and behavior of
• Advise campus administration regarding appropriate scheduling of students, maximum usage of staff, utilization of facilities, appropriate to materials and equipment selection, and PEIMS
• Analyze campus/district data and prepare reports for campus and department program Assist in analyzing and disseminating state and federal accountability results. Assist in completing any required revisions needed for state and federal reporting compliance.
• Coordinate services as needed with other departments such as transportation, food service, maintenance, vocational,
• Work with…