Special Education Coordinator
Job in
Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio, 43209, USA
Listed on 2026-06-13
Listing for:
Educational Service Center of Central Ohio
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-06-13
Job specializations:
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Education / Teaching
Special Needs / Learning Disabilities, Education Administration, School Counselor
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Administration/Administrator
Date Posted:
5/18/2026
Location:
Bexley City Schools
Date Available:
26-27 School Year
Closing Date:
05/29/2026
District:
Bexley City School District
Position: Special Education Coordinator
Reports to: Director of Student Services and Accessibility
Employment Status: Full Time/260 days
Salary: $84,892 - $114,737
FLSA Status: Administrator, Level I
Description: Coordinate the identification and services for all students with qualifying disabilities in the school district in compliance with federal special education law, Ohio Rules for the Education of Children with Disabilities, and the Ohio Operating Standards for the Education of Children with Disabilities.
Qualifications:
- Master's degree or higher in a related field
- Valid Ohio teaching license in special education
- Valid Ohio administrative license
- Minimum of five years of special education classroom teaching experience
- Demonstrated skill in oral and written communication using up-to-date technology
- Such alternatives to the above as deemed appropriate by the Superintendent
- Trained and certified in a crisis de-escalation intervention.
- Trained and up-to-date on the Ohio Teacher Evaluation System (OTES)
Essential Functions:
Ensure students with disabilities receive a free, appropriate public education in the least restrictive environment, following federal and state laws and guidelines.
- Ensure the safety of students.
- Assist building administrators in implementing and improving special education services in their building and consult on student-specific questions and needs.
- Assist building administrators, school counselors, and teachers in reviewing and developing each building's service delivery model to facilitate the effective provision of services to ensure access to and progress within the general education curriculum.
- Coordinate Extended School Year Services (ESY), including procedures, forms, scheduling, staffing, and communication.
- Ensure the coordination of transition from preschool to kindergarten and between elementary/middle/high schools for students with disabilities.
- In collaboration with special education department chairs, identify the need for and coordinate support, resources, and professional learning opportunities for special education staff.
- Ensure the provision of high-quality paraprofessional services by interviewing and recommending candidates for hire, developing the onboarding process, and providing ongoing support.
- Serve as a point of contact for any special education questions, issues, or concerns, as well as follow-up and follow-through; determine when the Director of Student Services & Accessibility should be informed and/or involved.
- Determine need, develop, and provide regular, systematic professional development for teachers, administrators, and paraprofessional staff.
- Serve as a resource for materials and instructional strategies to all staff working with students with disabilities.
- Coordinate related services for students with disabilities (including Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Adaptive Physical Education, Speech and Language services, school psychological services, behavior support services, Orientation and Mobility services, services for students with Visual and Hearing impairments, and Postsecondary Transition services) and other related contract services.
- Coordinate individual student support required for extracurricular activities, as determined by Individualized Education Program (IEP) teams.
- Coordinate and monitor the services for students in schools/programs outside the district (including home instruction and preschool), coordinate transportation services as needed, review IEPs, and attend meetings for these students.
- Assist in developing district-wide policies and procedures for special education services.
- Coordinate Internal Monitoring Team to monitor compliance regarding special education records and services.
- Develop systems and procedures to ensure that Evaluation Team Reports and Individual Education Programs are completed within required time frames.
- Support building administrators in establishing and monitoring caseloads for Intervention Specialists to ensure compliance with state guidelines.
- Monitor the caseloads of related service personnel to ensure compliance with state guidelines.
- Ensure the maintenance of special education records for students eligible for special education.
- Assist the EMIS coordinator in compiling, maintaining, and reporting special education events as state and federal laws require, including assessing students with disabilities.
- Coordinate IEP development and meetings for students living in the district attendance area who utilize the Jon Peterson or Autism Scholarship programs.
- Model professional behavior and language aligned with the district's Strategic Plan, vision, mission, and values.
- Model and promote…
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