Special Education Coordinator

MT. BLUE REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT - RSU 9

227 MAIN STREET, FARMINGTON, ME 04938
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Special Education Department

Are you an experienced Special Education professional looking to step into leadership & continue to work with like minded educators and students? RSU 9 is seeking a collaborative, systems-minded leader to support our upper elementary and secondary buildings. This role is more than just paperwork—you will act as a coach, facilitator, and a supportive liaison district wide. The right person will be looking to grow professionaling & a model of best practice for fellow Special Educators.

• IEP Leadership:
  Chair and facilitate IEP team meetings with administrative authority, ensuring procedural compliance and high-quality Written Notices.
• Case Management:
  Oversee out-of-district/unit placements and specialized programs.
• Staff
  
  Coaching:
  
  Provide instructional, technical assistance, and professional development to special education teaching staff.
• Seamless Transitions:
  Coordinate cross-building and post-secondary transition pipelines (Grades 2, 5, 8, 12, and Age 22 adult services).
• Strategic
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Facilitate Child Find procedures with school psychologists, consult on Least Restrictive Environment (LRE) best practices, and represent Special Education at building-level BARR meetings.
• Supervision:
  Supervise and evaluate educational technicians within Day Treatment and Adaptive Skills programming.

• Valid State of Maine Special Education Certification (030, 035, or 282).
• Bachelor’s degree required (Master’s in Special Education preferred).
• Minimum of 3 years of successful special education teaching experience.
• Strong communication skills and a deep working knowledge of IDEA regulations.

Terms: 200-Day Contract | At-Will

Reports to: Special Services Director / Assistant Director

Starting Salary Range: $67,500 - $84,000

• Eligibility for health insurance coverage or cash in lieu
• Free single dental coverage
• Eligible for course reimbursement
• Paid holidays & sick time.
• 403(b) options
• MainePERS benefits

FLSA Status: Exempt

Note: The above job description reflects the general requirements necessary to describe the principal functions or responsibilities of the job identified and shall not be interpreted as a detailed description of all work requirements that may be inherent in the job, either at present or in the future.