Special Education Process Coordinator

Special Education Process Coordinator 2026-27

Fulton School District 58 District Wide - Fulton, Missouri Open in Google Maps

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Job : 5536077

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Feb 12, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Term of Employment: 201 days

Starting Date: August 1, 2026

Purpose Statement

The job of the Special Education Process Coordinator is done for the purpose(s) of ensuring district compliance with state and federal requirements for special education, including the appropriate identification and placement of students with disabilities; coordinating assigned special education program components and related activities; and implementing and maintaining services within established guidelines and standards.

This job reports to the Executive Director of Special Programs.

• Acts as case manager for students served in outside placements and Missouri State Schools for severely disabled (e.g. coordinate reevaluations, attend IEP meetings, coordinate all activities associated with this population, etc.) for the purpose of carrying out and achieving objectives within area of responsibility.
• Assists with planning and implementation of professional development with district and building staff for the purpose of providing staff with continuing education.
• Assist with planning of Special Olympics activities for the purpose of providing students the opportunity to participate in Special Olympics.
• Collaborates with district personnel and others (e.g. parents, staff, community, etc.) for the purpose of implementing and maintaining services and/or programs.
• Coordinates program components, support needs and material identified for students with more significant needs (e.g. MAP-A, MAP, end-of-course trainings, data collection, assistive devices, private schools, home schools, support services, service plans, etc.) for the purpose of delivering services which conform to IDEA requirements and DESE guidelines, and ensuring compliance with state assessment guidelines.
• Coordinates Extended School Year services and programming for students during summer months for the purpose of ensuring instructional services are available as defined by IEP goals.
• Facilitates meetings and processes (e.g. transition among building programs and grade levels, etc.) for the purpose of implementing and maintaining programs and services which provide free and appropriate public education for students meeting eligibility under IDEA.
• Maintains a variety of manual and electronic files and/or records (e.g. evaluation reports, services plans, manifestation determinations, updating District Special Education manual, etc.) for the purpose of providing up-to-date reference and complying with regulatory requirements and established guidelines.
• Monitors and reviews special education documentation for the purpose of ensuring compliance with established legal requirements including IEPs, behavior plans etc.
• Presents information on a variety of topics for the purpose of communicating information and/or gaining feedback.
• Researches a variety of topics for the purpose of providing information and/or recommendations and/or addressing a variety of program and legal requirements.

Other Functions Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.

Skills are required to perform multiple, technical tasks with a need to occasionally upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skill-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: operating standard office equipment including using pertinent software applications; facilitating meetings; planning and managing projects; and preparing and maintaining accurate records.

Knowledge is required to perform basic math, including calculations using fractions, percents, and/or ratios; read technical information, compose a variety of documents, and/or facilitate group discussions; and analyze situations to define issues and draw conclusions. Specific knowledge-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: special education identification process and procedures outlined in the Missouri State Plan and local compliance plan.

Ability is required to schedule a significant number of activities, meetings, and/or events; routinely gather, collate, and/or classify data; and use basic, job-related equipment. Flexibility is required to independently work with others in a wide variety of circumstances; analyze data utilizing defined but different processes; and operate equipment using standardized methods. Ability is also required to work with a diversity of individuals;

work with data of varied types and/or purposes; and utilize a variety of types of job-related equipment. Some problem solving may be required to…