Special Education Coordinator

Applications will be accepted beginning
Monday, July 27, 2026 12:00 AM
(Mountain Standard Time)

Job Description

Reports To: Director of Student Services

The Special Education Coordinator oversees the implementation, compliance, and quality of special education programs across assigned school sites. This role ensures that every student with exceptionalities receives a high-quality education in full alignment with the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA Part

B) and the New Mexico Public School Code (NMAC).

Equal parts compliance expert, instructional support coach, and collaborative leader, the Coordinator acts as a trusted partner to school site administrators, ensuring compliant processes, timely evaluations, and seamless delivery of all required services and behavioral supports.

• Partner with Site Leaders: Build strong, trust-based relationships with school principals, assistant principals, and administrative teams through regular check-ins, transparent communication, and proactive problem-solving.
• Serve as a Supportive Resource: Act as a helpful guide rather than solely an auditor, supporting site leaders in navigating complex special education cases, parent meetings, and conflict resolution.
• Capacity Building: Provide ongoing coaching, consultation, and professional development to special education staff on compliant practices, procedural safeguards, and inclusive instruction.

• Data-Driven Decision Making & Document Accuracy: Verify that all required IEP components are completed accurately and in full regulatory compliance, ensuring that objective student data and progress monitoring are consistently utilized to drive goal setting, instructional decisions, and service determinations.
• Monitored Delivery: Ensure all Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) are implemented as written, including accommodations, modifications, and instructional minutes.
• Ancillary Services Management: Coordinate with site teams and service providers to ensure all required ancillary services (Speech-Language Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, School Psychology/Counseling, Social Work, etc.) are scheduled, provided, and accurately logged without service gaps.

• Child Find Compliance: Oversee site-level Child Find processes to ensure children suspected of having a disability are identified, located, and evaluated within required state and federal timelines.
• Part C to Part B Transitions: Manage and streamline the transition process for children aging out of Family Infant Toddler (FIT) programs (Part
  
  C) into school district preschool services (Part
  
  B) to ensure smooth evaluations and IEP implementation prior to their third birthday.
• Timeline Oversight: Track and enforce strict adherence to 60-day evaluation timelines, re-evaluation schedules, and annual IEP review dates across assigned sites.

• FBA & BIP Oversight: Guide school teams through the process of conducting high-quality Functional Behavior Assessments (FBAs) and developing effective, data-driven Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs).
• Behavior Plan Tracking: Monitor the fidelity of BIP implementation and support site teams in collecting behavioral data to measure progress.

• Maintain strict alignment with IDEA Part B rules,
  New Mexico Public School Code (NMAC 6.31.2) , and district policies.
• Conduct routine audits of student files and electronic IEP software to maintain state reporting accuracy and audit readiness.
• Assist in preparing documentation for state monitoring, dispute resolution, mediations, or due process hearings as needed.

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Special Education or related field
• (Master’s degree in Special Education, Educational Leadership, or School Psychology strongly preferred).
• Licensure:
• Valid New Mexico Public Education Department (NMPED) Special Education Teaching License (Level 2 or Level
  3) OR Related Services / Student Services License. NMPED Educational Administrator…