Special Education Coordinator

2026-27 Special Education Coordinator

Harrisburg School District, To Be Determined – Harrisburg, South Dakota

Job : 5553894

Final date to receive applications: Mar 11, 2026 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time)

Posted: Feb 24, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 6, 2026

Department/

Location:

Special Education

Reports To: Assistant Director of Special Education;
Director of Special Education

Work Schedule/Term: School Year

FLSA Status: Exempt

Position Summary

The Special Education Coordinator provides consistent, daily, in‑building support to ensure district expectations and Individualized Education Program (IEP) requirements are implemented effectively and consistently. This position serves as the first line of support for special education staff and case managers, offering real‑time coaching, compliance oversight, and instructional guidance. The Coordinator develops strong relationships with building staff, maintains a visible and responsive presence, and ensures high‑quality instructional practices and compliant service delivery across assigned buildings.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Assigned to buildings based on staff‑to‑coordinator ratios and program alignment.
• Provides daily, in‑building support for staff and students.
• Maintains a consistent presence and demonstrates responsiveness to building needs.
• Develops strong, collaborative relationships with building administrators and staff.
• Demonstrates knowledge of building‑specific programming, staffing, schedules, and student needs.
• Ensures that District expectations and special education procedures are consistently implemented across assigned buildings.
• Monitors IEP Implementation at the building level to ensure service fidelity.

• Coaches and models effective instructional strategies for special education staff.
• Supports curriculum alignment and instructional programming.
• Models inclusive practices and supports integration of students with disabilities into general education settings when appropriate.
• Conducts classroom walkthroughs to support instructional quality.
• Provides real‑time coaching and feedback to improve student outcomes.
• Assists staff in implementing curriculum with fidelity and troubleshooting instructional concerns.

• Serves as the first‑line support for case managers.
• Monitors IEP quality, compliance, and progress monitoring practices.
• Supports adherence to timelines for evaluations, re‑evaluations, and IEP meetings.
• Assists with meeting preparation, documentation, and coverage when necessary.
• Provides guidance on goal development, service minutes, accommodations, transition services, and alignment with student‑specific data.
• Supports problem‑solving related to scheduling, service delivery, and progress monitoring.
• Assists with behavior concerns, including follow‑through on student‑specific behavior plans and strategies.
• Ensures documentation meets District, State, and Federal requirements.
• Communicates regularly with the Assistant Director and Director regarding building‑level concerns and compliance matters.

• Works closely with building principals to support effective program implementation.
• Communicates with families as needed regarding student programming and services.
• Supports onboarding and mentoring of new special education staff.
• Assists with facilitating professional development aligned to District goals.
• Promotes consistency in practices across assigned buildings.

• Reviews and analyzes student data to support instructional decision‑making.
• Assists with State and Federal reporting requirements.
• Supports compliance systems and documentation processes at the building level.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree to include endorsements for Special Education;
  Master’s degree preferred.
• Valid South Dakota Teaching Certificate required.
• Minimum of three years of successful special education teaching experience required.
• Experience serving as a case manager is…